{"id":1603,"date":"2020-05-16T15:58:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T15:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/national-memorial-day-concert\/?page_id=1603"},"modified":"2024-07-12T19:31:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T19:31:58","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/a-capitol-fourth\/about\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Concert FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\" wp-block-pbs-blocks-row no-image\">\n\n            \n    <div class=\"wp-block-pbs-blocks-col has-image has-background-size-small has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/national-memorial-day-concert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/8727933729_f9e07e04c8_o_site.jpg');\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n\n                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"wp-block-pbs-blocks-col no-image has-aspect-ratio has-blue-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#1c2838;\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n\n                            \n<div class=\"wp-block-pbs-blocks-content\">\n    <div class=\"content\">\n                \n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#d3c8a8\" class=\"tadv-color\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-gold-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">GET ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SHOW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-533\" style=\"width: 60px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/national-memorial-day-concert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/question.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pbs-blocks-accordion\">\n    \n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_468\">\n        <label for=\"post_468\">\n            <span>Where is the concert held?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The concert is held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_471\">\n        <label for=\"post_471\">\n            <span>When do the gates open?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The public gates will open later than usual at 7 pm on July 3rd due to the heat in Washington, DC. The concert will still begin promptly at 8 pm. Guests are strongly encouraged to bring an ample supply of water to stay hydrated. Water bottles &amp; coolers are allowed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Updates can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscp.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/2026-capitol-fourth-concert-information-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Capitol Police&#8217;s website in the Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Public access opens at 7:00 p.m on July 3rd.<br>The public will not be admitted to the West Lawn of the Capitol before that time.<br>Checkpoints will be set up, and all bags and parcels will be checked.<br>Guests will be required to enter through a metal detector.<br>The gates are located at the southwest corner of the Capitol grounds.<br>There are viewing areas for the use of guests with disabilities.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_469\">\n        <label for=\"post_469\">\n            <span>Do I need tickets to attend?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The concert is free and open to the public. <br>No tickets are necessary.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_4903\">\n        <label for=\"post_4903\">\n            <span>Can I attend the dress rehearsal?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Due to excessive heat, the United States Capitol Police released a statement that the public will not be able to attend the 8pm July 2nd rehearsal of A Capitol Fourth.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Details can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscp.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/2026-capitol-fourth-concert-information-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Capitol Police&#8217;s website in the Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The July 3rd live broadcast, however, will take place as scheduled at 8 pm and is open to the public. Please be advised that public gates will open later than usual at 7 pm due to the heat in Washington, DC. Guests are strongly encouraged to bring an ample supply of water to stay hydrated. Water bottles &amp; coolers are allowed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_4905\">\n        <label for=\"post_4905\">\n            <span>What can I bring?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A list of prohibited items can be found on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscp.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Capitol Police\u2019s website in the Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_470\">\n        <label for=\"post_470\">\n            <span>How do I get to the concert?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Taking the Metro to the concert site is strongly advised due to traffic volume and street closures put in place for the event. <br>The nearest stations are Federal Center SW (Orange\/Blue lines) and Union Station (Red line).  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_473\">\n        <label for=\"post_473\">\n            <span>How does the concert accommodate guests with disabilities?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are two designated viewing areas for guests with disabilities which include a monitor with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. After you arrive at the grounds of the Capitol, let a park ranger or an event staff member in a yellow shirt know you need access to this area and they will be able to direct you.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_472\">\n        <label for=\"post_472\">\n            <span>What time does the concert start and how long does it last?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The live broadcast of <em>A Capitol Fourth<\/em> premieres on July 3rd at 8:00 p.m. ET \/ 7:00 p.m. CT and is finished at 9:30 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_475\">\n        <label for=\"post_475\">\n            <span>When does A Capitol Fourth air?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A Capitol Fourth<\/em> premieres live on July 3rd at 8:00 p.m. ET \/ 7:00 p.m. CT. <br>To be certain of the air time in your area, be sure to     <a class=\"trigger-modal \" href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/national-memorial-day-concert\/tv-listings\/\">CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS.<\/a>\n    \n    <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_478\">\n        <label for=\"post_478\">\n            <span>Where can I find a live stream of the broadcast?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The livestream of <em>A Capitol Fourth<\/em>\u00a0is available on this website, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/capitolfourth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>A Capitol Fourth<\/em> Facebook page<\/a>, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/CDybijqucuE?si=xTr1FjuLLpW-9O14\">YouTube channel<\/a>. <br>Video on Demand of the show is available for two weeks following the live broadcast.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_476\">\n        <label for=\"post_476\">\n            <span>I missed the show but I want to watch it. Will it be on public television again?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You\u2019re in luck! The vast majority of public television stations replay\u00a0<em>A Capitol Fourth<\/em>\u00a0immediately after the show concludes. In most areas, this is from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET, but     <a class=\"trigger-modal \" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/a-capitol-fourth\/tv-listings\/\">CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS<\/a>\n    \n     to be sure. <br>Some public television stations also replay the show within a few days. <br>Video on Demand of the show is available for two weeks following the live broadcast.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_474\">\n        <label for=\"post_474\">\n            <span>Who will be hosting and who are the performers at this year\u2019s concert?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our 2026 host and performers will be listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/a-capitol-fourth\/concert\/performers\/\">performers section<\/a> of this website.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n        <input type=\"checkbox\"\n               id=\"post_477\">\n        <label for=\"post_477\">\n            <span>Is it possible to get a copy of the program or a CD of the music?<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n            <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately, copyright restrictions do not permit us to issue video or audio copies of the program. 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