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 highlights the magnificent experience of celebrating the Fourth of July at the United States Capitol with unrivaled musical performances by a star-studded cast and the internationally acclaimed National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of America’s prince of pops Erich Kunzel. 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 2009 Official Concert Poster on this year’s website as a mini-poster for download.

The Boeing Company is the proud sponsor of the 2009 Official Concert Poster and of the live broadcast of A Capitol Fourth on PBS.