Smokey Robinson and Fantasia to Headline 'Capitol Fourth' Independence Day Celebration

Smokey Robinson and Fantasia will headline PBS' annual Independence Day concert, A fourth Capitol. The show will take place on the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, and will air on PBS and YouTube starting at 8 p.m. ET.

The show will feature additional music by Darren Criss, Sheila E., Fitz and Noelle (of Fitz and the Tantrums), Sister Sledge with Sledgendary, Loren Allred, Chloe Flower and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jack Everly. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro will host the proceedings and deliver a special performance alongside dancer and choreographer Britt Stewart of dancing with the Stars.

A fourth Capitol 2024 will find Robinson leading a special segment for Motown's 65th anniversary and Flower performing “Rhapsody in Blue” to mark the 100th anniversary of George Gerswin's classic composition. Former gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson East will lead a tribute to Team USA ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, with the National Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams' “Olympic Fanfare,” composed for the 1984 games in Los Angeles.

And of course, it wouldn't be the Fourth of July without some fireworks. As always, the show will include a rendition of Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture', complete with cannon shots, while the US Army Band 'Perishing's Own' and the US Army Herald Trumpets will soundtrack the grand finale fireworks display.

“I look forward to celebrating America's birthday on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol,” Ribeiro said in a statement. “I am incredibly excited and honored to be your host A fourth Capitol One more time. It's going to be a great 4th of July party and we're going to get everyone in our nation's capital and everyone watching at home on their feet dancing!”

Ribeiro also hosted A fourth Capitol last year. That show featured performances from Chicago, Boyz II Men, Belinda Carlisle, Babyface, Maddie & Tae, Charles Esten, Renée Fleming and Adrienne Warren.