Photo Gallery

GREAT PHOTOS FROM GREAT SHOWS!

	Cuba Gooding, Jr. tributes the legendary Stevie Wonder, recipient of the 2006 National Artistic Achievement Award. Click here to enlarge
	Multi-faceted entertainer Vanessa Williams shares the stage with Elmo, America's favorite muppet in 2006. Click here to enlarge

Over the years we've been fortunate to welcome a variety of talented artists to our stage. Check out some of the highlights, shown below!

	E.G. Marshall hosted the first televised A Capitol Fourth in 1981 and continued through 1993. (Pictured here from 1991.) Click here to enlarge
	The crowds have always been large, but the stage was small – as is evident in this photo from 1983 when Leontyne Price, Willie Stargell and E.G. Marshall headlined the show. Click here to enlarge
	Not many photos exist from the first years of the show, but the crowds always showed up in droves and had a great time. Click here to enlarge
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	Here are Simon Estes, Maureen McGovern and Beverly Sills at the reception following A Capitol Fourth 1990. Click here to enlarge
	Tony Bennett lit up the stage in 1991 – the same year he designed the very first original poster commemorating A Capitol Fourth. Click here to enlarge
	In 1992 conductor Henry Mancini and renowned flautist James Galway wowed the crowd with a duet. Click here to enlarge
	Country legend Johnny Cash graced our stage in 1993 and performed his rendition of "Ragged Ole Flag." Click here to enlarge
	In 1994 Joel Gray treated the crowd to "Alexander's Ragtime Band." Click here to enlarge
	On A Capitol Fourth 1995, Irish favorites The Chieftains played with American country musician Ricky Skaggs. Click here to enlarge
	The full cast of the 1996 A Capitol Fourth performs the grand finale. Pictured left to right: Ben E. King, Harolyn Blackwell, K.T. Oslin, Barry Bostwick, Robert Goulet and Peabo Bryson. Click here to enlarge
	Fabulous Florence Henderson was the host of A Capitol Fourth 1997 Click here to enlarge
	1998 show host Tony Danza opened the show with a patriotic production number showcasing his fancy footwork. Click here to enlarge
	In a nice backstage moment in 1999, country singer JoDee Messina shakes the hand of astronaut and special guest, Senator John Glenn. Click here to enlarge
	In 2000 country star Lee Ann Womack performed her hit song "I Hope You Dance" and a toe-tapping medley of patriotic songs. Click here to enlarge
	The 20th Anniversary of A Capitol Fourth was celebrated with grand illumination. Click here to enlarge
	The legendary Aretha Franklin graced our stage on A Capitol Fourth 2002. Click here to enlarge
	In 2003 Dolly Parton shared her delightful voice and her fervent patriotism with the crowd. Click here to enlarge
	In 2004, Vince Gill and Amy Grant performed their soulful rendition of "God Bless America." Click here to enlarge
	Also on A Capitol Fourth 2004, sensation Clay Aiken performed the crowd-pleaser "God Bless the U.S.A." Click here to enlarge
	Il Divo sings —"I see a fair world where everyone lives in peace and honesty.  I'm dreaming of a place to live and breathe always free,"on the 2005 A Capitol Fourth. Click here to enlarge