A Capitol Fourth: A National Celebration

From the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, A CAPITOL FOURTH kicks off a brilliant evening of musical entertainment topped by a dazzling display of fireworks over the Washington monument. America's premier holiday event stars Nashville superstars Vince Gill and Amy Grant, along with other stellar guest artists, in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Erich Kunzel. The program includes traditional favorites '1812 Overture' with live cannons and John Philip Sousa's 'Stars and Stripes Forever.'

The official PBS website for the annual concert contains many interactive features including a History Of The Fourth, and free patriotic themed screensavers.