A Capitol Fourth Fireworks Celebration, America's Biggest Birthday Party, Live in HD and All Commercial Free — Community

#1 Jun 16, 2008 at 4:10 pm

On July Fourth, there's no place like our nation's capital for America's biggest birthday party. Featuring the most spectacular fireworks display anywhere in the nation, the 28th annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth airs live in high definition and commercial free from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits, the star spangled party features special performances by...

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#2 Jul 5, 2010 at 2:28 am

A Capitol Fourth on PBS

What happened to the tribute to our vets?
This year’s performance was a BIG disappointment. In years past, I have had tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat when they told the courageous stories of our veterans. I guess it has become just another holiday along with Memorial Day and Labor Day. Just get another day off of work…
PBS really missed the mark on this one!
Next year I will invite vetrens to my home to thank them and keep PBS turned off.

#3 Jul 5, 2010 at 3:30 pm

You've got your holidays mixed up John. The courageous veterans stories are told at the Memorial day function, as is appropriate. A Capitol Fourth has always been about celebration, I was there in 1985. Remember this is America's birthday.

That said, there were a few video shots of our fighting forces that had been maimed in the audience as well as a mention of thank you to those serving by Jimmy Smits.