A Capitol Fourth

Live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Friday, July 4th, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET in High Definition. (check local listings) America's favorite Independence Day celebration will feature unrivaled performances from some of the country's best-known musical artists, topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. Twenty television cameras will be stationed around Washington, D.C. to capture the sights and sounds of the concert, making at-home viewers feel like they are front and center for the show.

This year’s A Capitol Fourth on PBS welcomes back host Tom Bergeron, the two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality (Dancing With the Stars), and the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly. (Source: PBS)