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.

Fantasia Performs “I Wish”

3m 17s

Get on your feet and get ready to groove to Fantasia’s performance of “I Wish” at the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth"!

Extras + Features

  • A Tribute to the U.S. Military: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Tribute to the U.S. Military

    S2024 - 2m 3s

    Host Alfonso Ribeiro presents a tribute to our nation's military service members during the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."

  • Loren Allred Performs “America The Beautiful”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Loren Allred Performs “America The Beautiful”

    S2024 - 2m 21s

    Don’t miss this stunning performance by Loren Allred as she sings "America the Beautiful" on PBS’s 2024 "A Capitol Fourth"! Her powerful voice and heartfelt rendition beautifully capture the essence of our nation's pride and beauty.

  • Alfonso Ribeiro Performs with Britt Stewart: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alfonso Ribeiro Performs with Britt Stewart

    S2024 - 2m 49s

    Opening our nation's birthday celebration at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" is host Alfonso Ribeiro getting the crowd on their feet with “Dancing on the Ceiling”!

  • Chloe Flower Performs Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chloe Flower Performs Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”

    S2024 - 5m 55s

    Performing George Gershwin’s landmark “Rhapsody in Blue” on 2024’s A Capitol Fourth is American composer, writer, producer and classical pianist Chloe Flower, marking the 100th anniversary of this American classic.

  • Smokey Robinson Performs “Tears of a Clown”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Smokey Robinson Performs “Tears of a Clown”

    S2024 - 2m 17s

    Originally released in 1967, topping the charts in the U.S and the U.K., Smokey Robinson performs the classic “Tears of a Clown” at the U.S. Capitol for the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."

  • Sheila E. Performs “The Glamorous Life”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sheila E. Performs “The Glamorous Life”

    S2024 - 3m 36s

    Get ready to groove with the iconic Sheila E. as she performs the lead single from her debut album, "The Glamorous Life," written by her mentor and legendary performer Prince, on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."

  • The U.S. Army Chorus Performs “This is My Country”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The U.S. Army Chorus Performs “This is My Country”

    S2024 - 2m 42s

    Feel the patriotic pride as the U.S. Army Chorus and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets from the U.S. Army Band perform the stirring anthem "This Is My Country" on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth." Their powerful rendition celebrates the spirit and unity of our nation, honoring the land we call home.

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