Arts and Music

A Capitol Fourth

America's favorite Independence Day celebration, A Capitol Fourth, features well-known musical artists and puts viewers front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. A Capitol Fourth is broadcast to millions at home and to our troops watching around the world.

Host Alfonso Ribeiro, Elmo, and Cookie Monster Say Goodnight

52s

Until next year! Host Alfonso Ribeiro and the Muppets of Sesame Street say it's way past their bedtime! We hope you and your family had an excellent time watching 2023's A Capitol Fourth.

Extras + Features

  • The NSO Performs "Stars and Stripes Forever": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The NSO Performs "Stars and Stripes Forever"

    S2023 - 59s

    Another fantastic night of performances in celebration of our great nation closes with the National Symphony Orchestra and their rousing rendition of John Philip Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever" at 2023's A Capitol Fourth.

  • Maddie & Tae Perform "This Land Is Your Land": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Maddie & Tae Perform "This Land Is Your Land"

    S2023 - 2m 6s

    Charming us with their exceptional harmonies, country duo Maddie & Tae capture the enduring spirit of one of our nation's most beloved folk songs, "This Land Is Your Land," at 2023's A Capitol Fourth.

  • Chicago Performs "25 or 6 to 4": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chicago Performs "25 or 6 to 4"

    S2023 - 4m 38s

    Rock out with Chicago and their unmistakable monster hit "25 or 6 to 4," celebrating our great nation's birth and independence at 2023's A Capitol Fourth.

  • Boyz II Men Performs "Motownphilly": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Boyz II Men Performs "Motownphilly"

    S2023 - 3m 39s

    Bringing a little east coast swing to your Fourth of July celebration, it's the phenomenal Boyz II Men performing their hit "Motownphilly" at 2023's A Capitol Fourth.

  • Chicago Performs "Saturday in the Park": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chicago Performs "Saturday in the Park"

    S2023 - 3m 41s

    You can't help but smile and sing along with the crowd on the steps of the U.S. Capitol as legendary band Chicago performs their timeless smash hit "Saturday in the Park" at 2023's A Capitol Fourth.

  • Babyface Performs "America the Beautiful": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Babyface Performs "America the Beautiful"

    S2023 - 1m 58s

    Kicking off the 2023 A Capitol Fourth was none other than legendary producer and performer Babyface with his iconic rendition of "America the Beautiful."

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