Saturday, July 4 at 8 p.m.
A Capitol Fourth 2009
Jimmy Smits, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin and more will be at the biggest and brightest birthday party in the country. A star-studded cast will light up the stage on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol for a celebration featuring unrivaled musical performances with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Erich Kunzel. Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and more of the Sesame Street gang will be on hand to celebrate America’s 233rd birthday.