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On July 4 at 8 pm ET, watch the live broadcast of A Capitol Fourth, America’s favorite Independence Day tradition, featuring performances from some of the country’s best-known musical acts and the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron hosts the star-studded event, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and pops conductor Jack Everly.

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A Capitol Fourth
Shorts
9 VIDEOS

Countdown to the Fireworks
4:59 Air Date 07/04/12

2012 Concert Promo
00:00 Air Date 07/04/12

Tom Bergeron Reflection
1:20 Air Date 07/04/12

Morrison Seranades O'Hara
00:00 Air Date 07/07/11

Watch Steve Martin Sizzle
13:18 Air Date 07/06/11 Expires 07/03/13

Fireworks and Patriotic Music
5:25 Air Date 07/05/11 Expires 07/03/13

Elmo Sings Happy Birthday America
1:35 Air Date 07/04/11 Expires 06/01/14

Fireworks and The 1812 Overture
1:51 Air Date 07/04/11 Expires 06/01/14

Patriotism and Sousa on July 4th
0:54 Air Date 07/04/11 Expires 06/01/14