A Capitol Fourth RSS feed for PBS programming.http://video.pbs.orgen-ushttp://video.pbs.orgWed, 19 Jun 2013 17:34:19 -0400Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:34:19 -0400http://video.pbs.org/video/2365023960/Join us Wednesday, July 4, LIVE on PBS from 8:00 to 9:30 pm ET for the 2013 A Capitol Fourth. Hosted by Tom Bergeron, the show will feature performances by Barry Manilow, Candice Glover, Scotty McCreery, Darren Criss, Jackie Evancho, Megan Hilty, Motown the Musical, John WIlliams and more.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365023960/06/09/2013Join host Tom Bergeron for A Capitol Fourth on Thursday, July 4th, 2013eCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHolidaysHolidaysPromotionhttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365025043/Music legend Barry Manilow, is back by popular demand following his powerful debut performance on A Capitol Fourth in 2009. Manilow will perform “Let Freedom Ring,” in celebration of July 4th, 2013. America’s favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron will return to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to host the star-studded live broadcast.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025043/06/12/2013Preview Barry Manilow’s performance of “Let Freedom Ring.”eCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHolidaysHolidaysConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsPromotionend=2013-07-15http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025088/The 2013 star-spangled July 4th celebration will be broadcast live from the U.S. Capitol and features rousing performances by Broadway and television singer/dancer/actress Megan Hilty. In 2012 Megan lit up the stage with a patriotic medley that wowed the crowd.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025088/06/12/2013Preview a July 4th performance by Broadway and television star Megan Hilty.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHolidaysHolidaysConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsPromotionend=2013-07-15http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025072/Every year, millions of people tune-in to watch America's biggest Independence Day celebration, A Capitol Fourth, broadcast live on PBS. In 2012, country music star, Josh Turner, performed his hit song "Firecracker" at the star-spangled celebration and dedicated it to his own firecracker and keyboard player, his wife.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025072/06/12/2013Country music star, Josh Turner, performs "Firecracker" on A Capitol Fourth 2012.eCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHolidaysHolidaysConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsClipend=2013-07-15http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025123/PBS viewers are front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation during A Capitol Fourth. Enjoy some of America's all-time favorite marches, performed by the U.S. Army Ceremonial Band, the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass, the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets accompanied the 56 State and Territorial Flags, and the most spectacular fireworks display in the whole U.S.A on the nahttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365025123/06/12/2013Enjoy patriotic music by America's premier military bands and spectacular fireworks.eCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHolidaysHolidaysConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsClipend=2013-07-15http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025082/Phillip Phillips, the Season 11 winner of American Idol, performed his coronation song, "Home” on the biggest and brightest birthday party in 2012, A Capitol Fourth.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025082/06/12/2013Watch Phillip Phillips’ stirring rendition of “Home” on the 2012 A Capitol Fourth.eCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHolidaysHolidaysConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsClipend=2013-07-15http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025137/At this year’s “A Capitol Fourth,” legendary composer and conductor John Williams will lead the National Symphony Orchestra in an inspiring performance of his Oscar-nominated original score to the film “Lincoln.” Here he is receiving the National Artistic Achievement Award, honoring his lifetime contribution as one of America’s greatest musical voices.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025137/06/12/2013Academy Award-winner, John Williams, receives the National Artistic Achievement Award.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHolidaysHolidaysConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsPromotionend=2013-07-15http://video.pbs.org/video/2013883526/Elmo, everyone's favorite Muppet from Sesame Street, sings Happy Birthday to America on a past "A Capitol Fourth" show. Maestro Erich Kunzel, who tragically passed away in 2009, conducted the concert for over twenty years.http://video.pbs.org/video/2013883526/06/30/2011Watch Elmo from Sesame Street sing Happy Birthday to America!nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsSegmentend=2014-06-01http://video.pbs.org/video/2013883545/Each year, "A Capitol Fourth" is capped off with the National Symphony Orchestra's rousing rendition of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" complete with live cannon fire provided by The U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery and fireworks over the Washington Monument. This audience favorite is now an "A Capitol Fourth" tradition.http://video.pbs.org/video/2013883545/06/30/2011Watch July 4th fireworks over Washington, D.C. accompanied by the 1812 Overture.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsSegmentend=2014-06-01http://video.pbs.org/video/2042635078/On America's biggest birthday party, A Capitol Fourth, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers perform a remarkable set of bluegrass tunes, including Steve's original song written just for the show. Me and Paul Revere tells the tale of Revere's ride from the point of view of the horse and the Orange Blossom Special is sure to please!http://video.pbs.org/video/2042635078/07/07/2011Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers make bluegrass magic on A Capitol FourthnrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsClipend=2013-07-03http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025061/On the 2012 A Capitol Fourth, singer, songwriter and musician, and winner of the first season of “The Voice,” Javier Colon, thanked the brave men and women of our armed forces who were wounded in action while defending the freedom we enjoy in the United States of America. Watch his tribute performance to our service members, wounded warriors and veterans, “Stand By Me.”http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025061/06/12/2013On the 2012 A Capitol Fourth, singer-songwriter Javier Colon performed “Stand By Me.”nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHolidaysHolidaysConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsClipend=2013-07-15http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025095/The season 12 winner of American Idol, Candice Glover, makes her return to Washington DC for A Capitol Fourth 2013, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Thursday July 4th @ 8 ET. Sample her talent in this performance of the National Anthem from the National Memorial Day Concert.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365025095/06/12/2013Watch Candice Glover, the Season 12 Winner of American Idol, sing the National Anthem.eCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyHolidaysHolidaysConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsPromotionend=2013-07-15http://video.pbs.org/video/2249916920/Bonfires and illuminations have been a central part of July 4th since 1777. There is nothing like a fireworks display to bring out your patriotic spirit! Watch this video as we count down to A Capitol Fourth, July 4, 2012 at 8pm/ET, only on PBS.http://video.pbs.org/video/2249916920/06/25/2012Watch this specular fireworks display as you get ready for A Capitol Fourth 2012!nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsCliphttp://video.pbs.org/video/2014011698/The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform the Washington Post March at the fountain on the West Front of the United States Capitol. What better way to celebrate Americas birthday than with a stirring rendition of John Phillips Sousas popular march?http://video.pbs.org/video/2014011698/06/30/2011Watch the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform the Washington Post March.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentConcert HighlightsConcert HighlightsSegmentend=2014-06-01