Fireworks explode over the East River in New York on Monday, July 4.
Fireworks explode over the East River in New York on Monday, July 4.
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Joey Chestnut competes in the annual Hot Dog Eating Contest at New York's Coney Island. Chestnut won by eating 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
Joey Chestnut competes in the annual Hot Dog Eating Contest at New York's Coney Island. Chestnut won by eating 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
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Girls play with sparklers as they wait for fireworks to begin in Cincinnati's Ault Park.
Girls play with sparklers as they wait for fireworks to begin in Cincinnati's Ault Park.
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The American flag is dropped over Fenway Park's "Green Monster" before a Major League Baseball game in Boston.
The American flag is dropped over Fenway Park's "Green Monster" before a Major League Baseball game in Boston.
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A couple decked out in patriotic garb relaxes in New York's Central Park.
A couple decked out in patriotic garb relaxes in New York's Central Park.
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Yalenny Vargas arranges flags at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Yalenny Vargas arranges flags at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Fireworks are set off in Canton, Ohio, on Sunday, July 3.
Fireworks are set off in Canton, Ohio, on Sunday, July 3.
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People in Denver also got an early taste of fireworks on July 3.
People in Denver also got an early taste of fireworks on July 3.
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