WATCH LIVE: A Capitol Fourth – 250th Weekend Celebration

By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/watch-live-a-capitol-fourth-250th-weekend-celebration Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: A Capitol Fourth – 250th Weekend Celebration Arts Jul 3, 2026 3:42 PM EDT A Capitol Fourth Concert will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Friday with a live broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and fireworks from Mount Vernon. The concert starts at 8 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 3. Watch live from PBS in our video player above. The concert promises a blend of pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway tunes, performed by the National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jack Everly. The U.S. Capitol Police announced Friday that the gates would not open for the public to attend the concert until 7 p.m., due to extreme heat. The National Weather Service forecast highs in the low 100s for later this afternoon. Find more of our America 250 stories WATCH LIVE: Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song WATCH: A look at America's founding from the room where independence was declared READ MORE: Trump heads to Mount Rushmore as America 250 celebrations ramp up amid extreme heat READ MORE: 3 things I've learned talking with Americans about the country's 250th birthday A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now