See photos of parades, fireworks and patriotic celebrations around the nation.

Cedric Johnson holds his goddaughter Miracle Crawley, 2, as fireworks light up the sky at the Vicksburg Riverfront in Mississippi.
Cedric Johnson holds his goddaughter Miracle Crawley, 2, as fireworks light up the sky at the Vicksburg Riverfront in Mississippi.
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Fireworks light up the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse during a July 4 celebration in St. Louis.
Fireworks light up the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse during a July 4 celebration in St. Louis.
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A woman watches the Brooklyn Bridge light up during the annual Macy's fireworks in New York City.
A woman watches the Brooklyn Bridge light up during the annual Macy's fireworks in New York City.
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Volunteers raise a giant American flag for the 50th anniversary of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta.
Volunteers raise a giant American flag for the 50th anniversary of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta.
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Women watch the annual Macy's fireworks in New York City.
Women watch the annual Macy's fireworks in New York City.
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A man captures images on a cell phone during the Ports America Chesapeake 4th of July Celebration fireworks show in Baltimore.
A man captures images on a cell phone during the Ports America Chesapeake 4th of July Celebration fireworks show in Baltimore.
Julio Cortez/AP
The Brooklyn Bridge lights up during the annual Macy's fireworks in New York City.
The Brooklyn Bridge lights up during the annual Macy's fireworks in New York City.
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Fireworks are seen behind a "Trump Baby" balloon set up by members of the Code Pink group in Washington.
Fireworks are seen behind a "Trump Baby" balloon set up by members of the Code Pink group in Washington.
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Emersyn Johnson, 3, Brecken Johnson, 5, Deacon Brand, 3, and Hudson Johnson, 7, wave as marchers pass during the Fourth of July Parade in Norwalk, Iowa.
Emersyn Johnson, 3, Brecken Johnson, 5, Deacon Brand, 3, and Hudson Johnson, 7, wave as marchers pass during the Fourth of July Parade in Norwalk, Iowa.
Scott Morgan/Reuters
New American citizens receive congratulations and flags from members of the League of Women Voters following a special naturalization ceremony in Winter Park, Florida.
New American citizens receive congratulations and flags from members of the League of Women Voters following a special naturalization ceremony in Winter Park, Florida.
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David Johnson, right, hoists his first-place trophy at the Mile-High Key Lime Pie Eatin' Contest in Key West, Florida. The competition is billed as a sweeter alternative to New York's July 4th hotdog-eating clash.
David Johnson, right, hoists his first-place trophy at the Mile-High Key Lime Pie Eatin' Contest in Key West, Florida. The competition is billed as a sweeter alternative to New York's July 4th hotdog-eating clash.
Rob O'Neal/Florida Keys News Bureau/Handout via Reuters
The sweepstakes float makes its way along Main Street during the 115th annual Fourth of July parade in Huntington Beach, California.
The sweepstakes float makes its way along Main Street during the 115th annual Fourth of July parade in Huntington Beach, California.
Mark Rightmire/SCNG via ZUMA Wire/Newscom
Lifeguard Luke Orot watches on at Jewel Lake in Anchorage, Alaska.
Lifeguard Luke Orot watches on at Jewel Lake in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Gianna and Lily Carter wait under umbrellas for the start of the Fourth of July parade in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Gianna and Lily Carter wait under umbrellas for the start of the Fourth of July parade in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Ben Garver/The Berkshire Eagle/AP
An Uncle Sam balloon is prepped prior to the Independence Day parade in Washington.
An Uncle Sam balloon is prepped prior to the Independence Day parade in Washington.
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A supporter of President Donald Trump takes a photo while attending the parade in Washington.
A supporter of President Donald Trump takes a photo while attending the parade in Washington.
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Miki Sudo competes in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York. Sudo defended her title, winning her sixth trophy at the annual event.
Miki Sudo competes in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York. Sudo defended her title, winning her sixth trophy at the annual event.
Eduardo Munoz/Reuters
A girl waves an American flag during a parade in Barnstable Village on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
A girl waves an American flag during a parade in Barnstable Village on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Mike Segar/Reuters
Brigid Kosgei, left, crosses the finish line before Agnes Tirop to win the annual Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta.
Brigid Kosgei, left, crosses the finish line before Agnes Tirop to win the annual Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta.
Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP
Spectators wave flags as they watch the Independence Day celebrations in Washington.
Spectators wave flags as they watch the Independence Day celebrations in Washington.
Eric Thayer/Reuters
People drive a patriotic vehicle during the parade in Washington.
People drive a patriotic vehicle during the parade in Washington.
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Men dance next to the Sikhs of America float during Fourth of July celebrations in Washington.
Men dance next to the Sikhs of America float during Fourth of July celebrations in Washington.
Eric Thayer/Reuters
Fans wear foam hot-dog hats at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York.
Fans wear foam hot-dog hats at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York.
Anthony Behar/Sipa USA/AP
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden greets residents while walking in the Fourth of July parade in Independence, Iowa.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden greets residents while walking in the Fourth of July parade in Independence, Iowa.
Charlie Neibergall/AP
Mabel Wittenmeyer, 93, smiles at spectators as she rides in a car during the Barnstable Village parade in Massachusetts.
Mabel Wittenmeyer, 93, smiles at spectators as she rides in a car during the Barnstable Village parade in Massachusetts.
Mike Segar/Reuters
Joey Chestnut won his 12th Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York.
Joey Chestnut won his 12th Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York.
Eduardo Munoz/Reuters
People take photos in front of a "Trump Baby" balloon set up by members of the Code Pink group in Washington.
People take photos in front of a "Trump Baby" balloon set up by members of the Code Pink group in Washington.
Alastair Pike/AFP/Getty Images
A woman rides in an open-top vehicle during the Independence Day celebrations in Washington.
A woman rides in an open-top vehicle during the Independence Day celebrations in Washington.
Eric Thayer/Reuters
Military personnel lay down protective plywood as a tank drives toward the front of the Lincoln Memorial ahead of the President's "Salute to America" event in Washington.
Military personnel lay down protective plywood as a tank drives toward the front of the Lincoln Memorial ahead of the President's "Salute to America" event in Washington.
Oliver Contreras/SIPA USA/AP
Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, in the blue shirt, laughs during the Fourth of July parade in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, in the blue shirt, laughs during the Fourth of July parade in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Mary Schwalm/AP
A vendor sells Trump-themed apparel near the start of the parade route in Washington.
A vendor sells Trump-themed apparel near the start of the parade route in Washington.
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