A patriotic concert featuring Elmo from Sesame Street takes place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., open to the public with no tickets required. Families from surrounding areas attend, culminating in a fireworks display over the Washington Monument and a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
A Capitol Fourth
A free and open patriotic concert starring Elmo from Sesame Street is held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., inviting local families to attend without the need for tickets.