Introducing Alfonso Ribeiro & the Muppets of Sesame Street
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Elmo and Cookie Monster join host Alfonso Ribeiro at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
Elmo and Cookie Monster join host Alfonso Ribeiro to celebrate America's birthday at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.
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Introducing Alfonso Ribeiro & the Muppets of Sesame Street
Clip: Season 2023 | 2m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
Elmo and Cookie Monster join host Alfonso Ribeiro to celebrate America's birthday at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth.
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Learn more about the 44th annual A Capitol Fourth!(exciting orchestral music) (crowd applauding) - Woo!
Happy Fourth of July, America!
(audience cheers) Yes, I am so honored to have been asked to host this year's "A Capitol Fourth."
Now, growing up in New York, this day was always so important to my family, but wherever you're from, north, south, east, west, what we all have in common is a respect and love for this great country of ours, immense gratitude for the opportunities it has given our families, and a shared dream of a better tomorrow for everyone in our nation.
It's why hundreds of thousands of people, an American portrait of red, white, and blue, are here for tonight's festivities, ready for a night of music and dancing, fun and fireworks.
You know, wait, let me rephrase that.
For the best fireworks in the land!
Am I right?
(audience cheers) Yeah, well, they've come here to D.C. from every state in the country.
We can see them from across the Potomac, at the Lincoln Memorial, on the National Mall, and here, on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol, united in their love of country.
(audience cheers) Now, "united," that's such an important word, not just today, but every day.
And what makes this day even more fun is that we're joined by two very special friends of mine from "Sesame Street," Elmo and Cookie Monster!
- Hi!
- Hey!
Mwah, mwah, mwah!
(Elmo giggling) - Hello!
- Hi!
- Yeah.
- Oh, Mr. Alfonso!
Hi!
- [Alfonso] Hi.
- We're so happy to be here!
- Yeah!
- Yeah.
- Look at all these people.
- Yeah.
- Mhm.
- Wow.
- Even the Count couldn't count them all.
- Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
- Come on, everybody.
Wave your flags.
(audience cheers) Yeah!
- Yeah, yeah!
- [Cookie Monster] Wow, look at all these waving flags!
- Wow.
- Whoa.
- Pretty awesome, right?
Now, Elmo and Cookie Monster, we are so happy to have friends like you here, celebrating with us.
(bright music)
Fourth of July Traditions with Alfonso Ribeiro
What are host Alfonso Ribeiro's Fourth of July traditions? Make A Capitol Fourth one of yours! (47s)
Renée Fleming Performs "My Country, 'Tis of Thee"
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Renée Fleming Performs "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 15s)
The NSO Performs "Stars and Stripes Forever"
The NSO performs "Stars and Stripes Forever" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (59s)
Host Alfonso Ribeiro, Elmo, and Cookie Monster Say Goodnight
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Host Alfonso Ribeiro, Elmo, and Cookie Monster wrap up the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (52s)
Charles Esten Performs "Let Freedom Ring"
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Charles Esten performs "Let Freedom Ring" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 3s)
The U.S. Army Band Performs a Patriotic Medley
The U.S. Army Band performs a patriotic medley at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (1m 59s)
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner"
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Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner" on the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (1m 56s)
Renée Fleming Performs "Climb Ev'ry Mountain"
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Renée Fleming performs "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 16s)
The Northwell Nurse Choir Performs a Medley
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The Northwell Nurse Choir Performs a Medley at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (2m 25s)
The National Symphony Orchestra Performs the "1812 Overture"
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The National Symphony Orchestra performs the "1812 Overture" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (4m 3s)
Maddie & Tae Perform "This Land Is Your Land"
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Maddie & Tae perform "This Land Is Your Land" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (2m 6s)
Now PlayingIntroducing Alfonso Ribeiro & the Muppets of Sesame Street
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Elmo and Cookie Monster join host Alfonso Ribeiro at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (2m 18s)
Host Alfonso Ribeiro & the Muppets of Sesame Street on Food
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Host Alfonso Ribeiro and the Muppets of Sesame Street talk food at A Capitol Fourth 2023. (1m 47s)
Chicago Performs "Saturday in the Park"
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Chicago performs "Saturday in the Park" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 41s)
Chicago Performs "Feelin' Stronger Every Day"
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Chicago performs "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (2m 14s)
Chicago Performs "25 or 6 to 4"
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Chicago performs "25 or 6 to 4" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (4m 38s)
The Cast of A Beautiful Noise Performs a Medley
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The cast of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical performs at A Capitol Fourth 2023. (7m 12s)
Boyz II Men Performs "Motownphilly"
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Boyz II Men Performs "Motownphilly" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 39s)
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Boyz II Men performs "Easy" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 47s)
Belinda Carlisle Performs "We Got the Beat"
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Belinda Carlisle performs "We Got the Beat" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (2m 37s)
Belinda Carlisle Performs "Vacation"
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Belinda Carlisle performs "Vacation" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 19s)
Belinda Carlisle Performs "Heaven Is a Place on Earth"
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Belinda Carlisle Performs "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth (3m 21s)
Babyface Performs "Change the World"
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Babyface Performs "Change the World" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 22s)
Babyface Performs "America the Beautiful"
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Babyface performs "America the Beautiful" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (1m 58s)
Alfonso Ribeiro & Elmo With a Message From the ISS
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Host Alfonso Ribeiro and Elmo introduce a message from the ISS at A Capitol Fourth 2023. (2m 5s)
Adrienne Warren Performs a Tina Turner Tribute
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Adrienne Warren performs a Tina Turner tribute at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 53s)
Alfonso Ribeiro Hosts A Capitol Fourth 2023!
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Hear what it means to Alfonso Ribeiro to host the 43rd annual A Capitol Fourth. (1m 33s)
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Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth on Tuesday, July 4 at 8/7c on PBS. (30s)
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A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.