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Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, Alfonso Ribeiro returns to host the 45th anniversary of A Capitol Fourth fireworks spectacular on PBS!
Watching fireworks? A blast. Beating the heat and crowds by streaming fireworks from the comfort of your very own home? Now that’s how you end a perfect Fourth of July!
This year’s show features performances by the Beach Boys, Josh Turner, The Temptations, Lauren Daigle, Trombone Shorty, Abi Carter, LOCASH, and Yolanda Adams. If you’re looking to watch multiple sets of fireworks, you can also stream Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC and Peacock (8:00 p.m. ET), the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on The CW (9:00 p.m. ET), and The Fourth in America on CNN (7:00 p.m. ET).
We hope you had a terrific Fourth of July! Here’s how to watch A Capitol Fourth live online.
What Time Does A Capitol Fourth Fireworks Start Tonight?
A Capitol Fourth airs tonight from 8:00-9:30 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org, PBS’ YouTube page & PBS app. You can watch a rebroadcast of the event at 9:30 p.m. ET (and again at midnight and 1:30 a.m. ET).
Where To Watch A Capitol Fourth Fireworks Live Online:
You can watch A Capitol Fourth 2025 live on PBS, the PBS website, PBS’ YouTube page (which is embedded below), or the PBS Video app.
You can also find a PBS live stream via YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. Both streaming services offer free trials for new subscribers.
A Capitol Fourth 2025 Performers:
This year’s show includes performances by the Beach Boys, Josh Turner, The Temptations, Lauren Daigle, Trombone Shorty, Abi Carter, LOCASH, and Yolanda Adams.
4th of July Fireworks Streaming Options:
You can also watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC and Peacock (8:00 p.m. ET), the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on The CW (9:00 p.m. ET), or The Fourth in America on CNN (7:00 p.m. ET).
