Beyoncé performed her first Washington "Cowboy Carter" concert on July Fourth at Northwest Stadium. The concert, which included patriotic themes, was the first of two shows at the stadium, with the second scheduled for July 7. Her album "Cowboy Carter" made history as her first country album and earned her a Grammy for best country album.

There may be no greater show on earth, as Beyoncé proved during her July 4 Cowboy Carter Tour stop in Washington, D.C.

Watch Fourth of July fireworks from the comfort of your own home with a pair of national broadcasts that celebrate USA's independence.

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country agree to commemorate the holiday with a fireworks celebration?