A Capitol Fourth is a free annual concert performed on the west lawn of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the Fourth of July. Broadcasted live on PBS and NPR, the concert is viewed and heard by millions across the country and the world, as well as attended by more than half a million people at the Capitol. A Capitol Fourth aired its 27th show on July 4, 2007 at 8:00 PM ET.^[1] The 2007 show was hosted by actor Tony Danza and featured performances by Hayden Panettiere, Elliott Yamin, Little Richard, Yolanda Adams, Bebe Neuwirth, and others. The West front of the United States Capitol. ... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: , Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack... In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as the Fourth of July or July Fourth) is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. ... Not to be confused with Public Broadcasting Services in Malta. ... “NPR” redirects here. ... Tony Danza. ... Hayden Leslie Panettiere (born August 21, 1989[1]) is an American actress, singer, and a Grammy Award nominee. ... Elliott Yamin (born Efraym Elliott Yamin[1] on July 20, 1978) is an American singer who is known for being the third-place finalist on the fifth season of American Idol. ... Little Richard (born Richard Wayne Penniman, December 5, 1932) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... Yolanda Yvette Adams (born August 27, 1962 in Houston, Texas) is a American singer, with 3 Grammy Awards. ... Bebe Neuwirth Beatrice Bebe Neuwirth (born December 31, 1958) is an American theater, television, and film actress. ...

The concert traditionally features the National Symphony Orchestra, who provide much of the music during the show for various celebrity artists (which in 2006 included Stevie Wonder, Michael Bolton, Jo Dee Messina, and others). A celebrity host (actor/comedian Jason Alexander in 2006, Barry Bostwick during several consecutive years prior to 2006) and a variety guests entertain and pay tribute to their country throughout the evening.^[2] The National Artistic Achievement Award is also presented during the program. The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), founded in 1931, is a major American symphony orchestra that performs at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, USA. Since 1996, the music director of the orchestra is the American conductor Leonard Slatkin. ... Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris),[1] is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. ... Michael Bolton (born Michael Bolotin on February 26, 1953) is an American pop, rock, adult contemporary singer-songwriter and tenor known for his soft rock ballads and powerful singing voice. ... Jo-Dee Marie Messina (born August 25, 1970 in Holliston, Massachusetts, USA) is a country music singer. ... Jason Alexander (born Jason Scott Greenspan on September 23, 1959) is a Jewish American television, cinema and musical theatre actor, best known for his role as George Costanza on the hit television series Seinfeld. ... Barry Bostwick (February 24, 1946) is an American actor and singer. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

The concert finale begins with a rendition of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture by the National Symphony Orchestra (complete with cannon fire from the United States Army Presidential Salute Battery) and the National Parks Service's fireworks show above the Washington Monument. Following the 1812 Overture, a series of John Philip Sousa's best-known marches are played. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian Пётр Ильи́ч Чайко́вский, sometimes transliterated as Piotr, Anglicised as Peter Ilich), (May 7, 1840 – November 6, 1893 (N.S.); April 25, 1840 – October... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States government agency that deals with U.S. National Parks and U.S. National Monuments. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Fireworks. ... The Washington Monument at dusk For other Washington Monuments, see Washington Monuments (world). ... Portrait of John Philip Sousa taken in 1900 John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known particularly for American military marches. ...

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External links

• "A Capitol Fourth" Official Site

• "A Capitol Fourth" on IMDB

• Tips For Attending "A Capitol Fourth"