The 90-minute broadcast, airing at 8:00 p.m. E.T. on public television, serves as a centerpiece for the country's Semiquincentennial festivities. Ribeiro, who returns to lead the holiday tradition, noted that this year’s program aims to unify families through a blend of musical performances and patriotic honors. The concert will be available to stream on YouTube and PBS platforms through July 17.
Alfonso Ribeiro to Host 250th Anniversary A Capitol Fourth Celebration
Television personality Alfonso Ribeiro will headline the 46th annual A Capitol Fourth on July 3, 2026, marking the start of the nation’s 250th birthday weekend. The live broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol will feature a massive fireworks display at Mount Vernon and tributes to American milestones.
Musical headliners include Chicago, Patti LaBelle, Trace Adkins, and Kool & The Gang. The National Symphony Orchestra, directed by Jack Everly, will provide the score for the event, which also includes a segment honoring the Artemis II crew, presented by Gary Sinise. Additional highlights feature a salute to Team USA Olympic athletes and a performance of the 1812 Overture, complete with live cannon fire from the U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery.
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