Washington, D.C. Fourth of July celebration bringing in stars

June 17, 2:12 AMDC Tourism & Travel ExaminerBen Shlesinger

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Kids are out of school and tourists have descended upon Washington, D.C. en masse. All of this means the national Fourth of July festivities are just around the corner. Falling on a Saturday this year, the "A Capitol Fourth" celebration will be hosted again by Jimmy Smits. Barry Manilow will help America celebrate its 233rd birthday by opening and closing the show, singing his hits as well as some patriotic songs. The National Symphony Orchestra and the Choral Arts Society of Washington will be lending Manilow a hand during his performance.

Aretha Franklin will be gracing the stage during this party as well. I hope she leaves that inauguration hat at home. Her performance wasn't so great on Jan. 20 so if she isn't up to the challenge again maybe an outrageous hat will distract people from another poor showing. Also, Natasha Bedingfield will be singing as will the cast of Jersey Boys and Michael Feinstein.  Jersey Boys will be at the National Theatre from Oct. 1 to Dec. 12 so get your tickets while you can.

Of course, no proper Fourth of July Celebration would be complete without a fireworks show. A Capitol Fourth will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks display, as it is every year.