The Concert

OFFICIAL CONCERT POSTER

A new and unexpected tradition in connection with the A Capitol Fourth concert began in 1991, when Tony Bennett was the headline performer.  Aware of Bennett’s passion for art, executive producer Jerry Colbert invited the popular singer to paint a Fourth of July image to celebrate our nation’s birthday.  Bennett was pleased to do so, and his painting became the first commemorative poster.  Over the years, the annual posters have grown in popularity. Each one has featured iconic images of our nation's capital city, Washington, D.C.

This year our poster features the most spectacular fireworks display anywhere in the nation exploding high over the Washington Monument in the rousing finale of America's biggest and best-loved birthday party, A Capitol Fourth.  Commemorating our nation's independence on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol is the perfect opportunity to honor our country, pay tribute to the patriotic spirit of the American people and celebrate the values of liberty and justice that make our country great.

We are pleased to feature our 2008 Official Concert Poster on this year’s website as a mini-poster for download.

The Boeing Company is the proud sponsor of the 2008 Official Concert Poster and of the live broadcast of A Capitol Fourth on PBS.