Premieres July 3rd! A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration kicks off America’s birthday! Broadcasting live Friday, July 3rd, 8/7c from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building, with all-star musical performances including the debut of country music icon Trace Adkin’s new song “American Made,” and spectacular fireworks from Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. Check local listings.
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A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.
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A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.