‘A Capitol Fourth,’ Scavenger Hunts: July Fourth Events at the National Mall

A Capitol Fourth (2025)

A Capitol Fourth celebrates our nation’s 249th birthday with a live broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol - honoring our freedoms and independence, and those who defend them. Airs Friday, July 4, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

‘A Capitol Fourth,’ scavenger hunts: July Fourth events at the National Mall

Watch it live on WTOP.com: “A Capitol Fourth”- the star-spangled concert on the National Mall followed by an Independence Day fireworks show. The dazzling lineup starts 8 p.m. on Friday, July 4.  D.C.’s Independence Day celebrations will be jam-packed with events this year, ranging range from a parade on Constitution Avenue to a scavenger hunt near the Washington Monument. The national Independence Day celebration on the National Mall will offic…

PBS's 'A Capitol Fourth' celebrates America

For 45 years, “A Capitol Fourth” has celebrated America’s Independence Day broadcasting live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

A Capitol Fourth - Arizona PBS

Join us Monday July 4 at 8/7c on PBS for A Capitol Fourth, hosted by Mickey Guyton!

Alfonso Ribeiro to host ‘A Capitol Fourth’ complete with music, fun and fireworks

Help the nation celebrate America’s 249th birthday by hosting ‘A Capitol Fourth’ a 4th of July special celebrating 45 spectacular years of music, fun and of course, fireworks.

LOCASH + Josh Turner head to D.C. for A Capitol Fourth

ABC/Paula Lobo LOCASH and Josh Turner will represent country music in Washington, D.C., this July 4, performing on the annual A Capitol Fourth PBS special.   Alfonso Ribeiro will host the show, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year.  The Beach Boys, the Temptations, Lauren Daigle, Trombone Shorty, Yolanda Adams, Abi Carter and the National Symphony Orchestra will also perform on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Josh is set to sin…