Celebrate our country's 249th birthday live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol with all-star musical and patriotic performances from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway artists. Joined by the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly, the 2025 edition of America's biggest birthday party features the greatest display of Independence Day fireworks anywhere in the nation lighting up the iconic D.C. skyline.