A Capitol Fourth - America's Independence Day Celebration
The Concert History of the Fourth Patriotic Reflections Fireworks and Fun

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Create Your Own Fireworks
Photographing Fireworks Image of American Flag

Fireworks & Fun

CREATE YOUR OWN FIREWORKS

Here's your chance to create your very own fireworks with music – just like the exciting display that lights up the sky in Washington, D.C. Follow the instructions below and watch as the fun begins.

To play Create Your Own Fireworks, you must have the Flash plug-in. Click here to get the latest plug-ins.

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Monuments and Cannons
Click to the left to create your own fireworks over the Washington Monument and choose the music to accompany the cannon fire – just like on A Capitol Fourth.
Patriotic Notes and Quotes

What the Fourth Means to You