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WATCH: A Capitol Fourth 2023
Grammy Award-winning group Boyz II Men, singer Babyface, rock band Chicago and singer Belinda Carlisle performed at the 43rd edition of "A Capitol Fourth," the July 4th concert and fireworks celebration broadcast on PBS. The celebration took place outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Watch the July 4 event in the player above.
This year's Capitol Fourth was hosted by Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor and America's Funniest Home Videos' Alfonso Ribeiro.
Past Capitol Fourth Concerts have featured television and music stars including singer Patti LaBelle, composer John Williams and actor Steve Martin and the Muppets from Sesame Street.
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