Happy Independence Day! July 4th TV Specials: John Stamos to host Capital Fourth, Plus TCM, TBN & INSP Patriotic Salutes, & More!!! *God Bless America!* May all of us Americans celebrate the birth of our country *July 4, 1776* and our incredible freedoms - this Independence Day! NEW YORK – (June 18, 2025) – CNN’s “The Fourth in America”, a must-see musical experience featuring star-studded performances and firework shows from across the country, will celebrate Here’s television channel, streaming service and broadcast information for fireworks shows and Fourth of July celebrations live from Washington DC and New York. The 40th anniversary presentation of A CAPITOL FOURTH, the national July 4th TV tradition on PBS, returns this year co-hosted by two-time Emmy Award- nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix's YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) and multi-platinum recording artist and star of television, film and the Broadway Airs Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT.“A Capitol Fourth”Watch the 40th anniversary of the annual broadcast, hosted this year by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams. This perennial special, hosted this year by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams, features live fireworks from Washington, D.C., and performances by Patti LaBelle, John Fogerty, Renée Fleming, The Too hot outside on the Fourth of July? Come in and relax on your couch with some a slew of fireworks presentations, patriotic TV specials and movies. July 3 (UPI) -- Viewers can tune in Friday to watch Fourth of July fireworks, musical performances and more on NBC, PBS and CNN. Various TV specials are set to air in honor of Independence Day A Capitol Fourth 2018 Performers, Time & Channel The annual event, A Capitol Fourth, carries on once again and there is a star-studded lineup on deck to perform at the 4th of July show. For all the details on how to watch A Capitol Fourth online, what time the show airs, who is performing and what channel to watch, read on below. PBS’ A Capitol Fourth also begins at 8 p.m. ET, and will be hosted by John Stamos. The program can also be heard live in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide. The concert will also be live-streamed on PBS, You Tube, Facebook and www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth and available as Video on Demand for a limited time only, July 4 to July 18, 2018. John Stamos recently had the thrill of a lifetime joining Willie Nelson on stage at the Hollywood Bowl for the Outlaw Country Festival’s 10th anniversary. The Full House star shared a multi Capital Concerts announced today the 40th anniversary presentation of A CAPITOL FOURTH, the national July 4th TV tradition on PBS. This year's show is co-hosted by two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix's YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) and multi-platinum recording artist and s This July 4th, America’s national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country’s 242nd birthday, as A CAPITOLFOURTH on PBS welcomes back Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos returns to host the country’s longest-running live national Fourth of July TV tradition. The PGA Tour rolls into TPC Deere Run for the 2025 John Deere Classic for Fourth of July weekend. The friendly confines of northern Illinois will offer up a chance for another first-time winner as But for Tuesday night’s Fourth of July performance, Stamos debuted a brand new red, white and blue maple drum kit, custom made for him by craftsmen at Ludwig. Mike Love and John Stamos are photographed together during their first public appearance since the death of Beach Boys member Brian Wilson. This year’s event will be hosted by Full House actor John Stamos and singer Vanessa Williams, with pre-taped performances from singers. The broadcast, which kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on local PBS stations, also includes a live fireworks display from Washington, D.C. A Capitol Fourth features well-known musical artists and the greatest fireworks display in the nation. See who’s performing, watch videos and more.
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