This is historical material “frozen in time”. The website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work.

Search form

Celebrating Independence Day at the White House

Summary: 
Watch videos from past July 4th celebrations and find out how to watch a livestream of this year's Independence Day show.

In each of the past three years, President Obama has marked Independence Day with a celebration at the White House featuring a concert, organized by the USO, to honor members of the U.S. military and their families.

And that tradition will continue this year with a performance from country music star Brad Paisley.

You can watch the concert beginning tomorrow, just after 8:00 on WhiteHouse.gov/live, and if you stick around, you'll get a great view of the National Mall fireworks show -- from the South Lawn of the White House.

In the mean time, check out video from Independence Day celebrations past:

Fourth of July 2009

Fourth of July 2010

Fourth of July 2011