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

Beloved actor Alfonso Ribeiro is helping 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. Can we talk about this all-star music line up thought? The event will feature: The Beach Boys, The Temptations, Josh Turner, Lauren Daigle, Trombone Shorty, Yolanda Adams, LOCASH, Abi Carter and Maestro Jack Everly conducting the National Symphony Orchestra The 45th anniversary ‘A Capitol Fourth’ will also feature a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps and the 2.8 million men and women of our all-volunteer armed forces defending our nation. The special event will also honor the Greatest Generation to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II, paying tribute to the millions of Americans who served the nation in uniform and on the home front with several of these heroes in attendance. ‘A Capitol Fourth’ airs live Friday, July 4, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on PBS, as well as to our troops serving around the world on American Forces Network. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with Alfonso all about the exciting event.