Posted on 07/04/2003 5:49:31 AM PDT by GailA
The day will be the most memorable in the history of America. I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival... It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for ever more."
John Adams, July 3, 1776
The Concert
It's America's biggest birthday party! Join the celebration this July 4th from the grounds of the U.S. Capitol when A Capitol Fourth 2003 kicks off a brilliant evening of musical entertainment topped by a dazzling display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. America's premier holiday event offers one of the most exciting musical salutes to take place on Independence Day in the nation's Capitol featuring memorable patriotic tunes ranging from the classics to rock 'n roll, country, bluegrass and folk.
The concert, hosted by veteran actor Barry Bostwick, will feature performances by some of the country's best-known and award-winning musical artists including:
Country music superstar and American icon Dolly Parton Award-winning producer, arranger, songwriter and musician James Ingram Grammy award-winning Irish musical force The Chieftains Tony award-winning Broadway sensation and television star Kristin Chenoweth Bluegrass legends Earl Scruggs and Jerry Douglas Broadway, television and film star Craig Bierko, among many others. Leading the internationally renowned National Symphony Orchestra is America's premier pops conductor, Erich Kunzel. The event airs live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Friday, July 4, 2003 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings).
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