Young children — and their parents — love and enjoy Sesame Street and all of the award-winning childrens’ programming seen on SOPTV and public television stations across the country. When Governor Mitt Romney prioritized defunding “Big Bird” and PBS to reduce the federal deficit during the first presidential debate, Big Bird became one of the most trafficked Twitter subjects, reaching 17,000 tweets per minute.

Wednesday, July 4 at 8 p.m. — Celebrate America’s Independence Day with A CAPITOL FOURTH, the nation’s premier birthday party and a gala salute to our country’s independence.

Monday, July 4 at 9 p.m. — Brings viewers the most spectacular fireworks display anywhere in the nation.

Saturday, July 4 at 8 p.m. — This year, as a special treat for the entire family, Elmo, Big Bird and the rest of the SESAME STREET gang will be on hand to celebrate America’s 233rd birthday.

Tuesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. — Obama vs. McCain, a tightly contested presidential campaign that’s lasted two years.