Despite record gas prices, flight delays and the Covid-19 pandemic, Americans have been celebrating the country's Independence Day over the long holiday weekend.

Weather has added to the challenges: Widespread showers and storms impacted travel and fireworks displays in some parts of the country, while cities in the West have canceled their fireworks due to the severe drought.

The poor weather, coupled with staffing shortages, have also caused at least 1,500 flight cancellations since Friday.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are joined by their family to watch fireworks during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House Monday.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are joined by their family to watch fireworks during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House Monday.
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Spectators watch fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument Monday.
Spectators watch fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument Monday.
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People watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York City Monday.
People watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York City Monday.
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A younger wave of participants in the Duckling Dash during Fourth of July celebrations in Livingston, Michigan, Monday.
A younger wave of participants in the Duckling Dash during Fourth of July celebrations in Livingston, Michigan, Monday.
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A military member holds a flag while taking part in a naturalization ceremony as people gather to celebrate the Fourth of July in Mount Vernon, Virginia, Monday.
A military member holds a flag while taking part in a naturalization ceremony as people gather to celebrate the Fourth of July in Mount Vernon, Virginia, Monday.
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Children eat on a seawall after the annual Independence Day Parade in Southport, North Carolina, Monday.
Children eat on a seawall after the annual Independence Day Parade in Southport, North Carolina, Monday.
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Christopher Yeung, of Orange County Boy Scout Troop 567, at the Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade in California Monday.
Christopher Yeung, of Orange County Boy Scout Troop 567, at the Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade in California Monday.
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A marching band during the Fireman's Parade in Rockport, Massachusetts, Monday. This is the first time the annual parade has been held since 2019.
A marching band during the Fireman's Parade in Rockport, Massachusetts, Monday. This is the first time the annual parade has been held since 2019.
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Bob Nemser and Arlene Rosenblum attend an Independence Day ceremony at the St. Paul's Church and National Historic Site in Mount Vernon, Virginia, on Monday.
Bob Nemser and Arlene Rosenblum attend an Independence Day ceremony at the St. Paul's Church and National Historic Site in Mount Vernon, Virginia, on Monday.
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A woman waves the American flag on an antique car during a Fourth of July parade in Barnstable, Massachusetts, on Monday.
A woman waves the American flag on an antique car during a Fourth of July parade in Barnstable, Massachusetts, on Monday.
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Rain pours before the 4thFest parade in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday. The parade was canceled because of the weather.
Rain pours before the 4thFest parade in Coralville, Iowa, on Monday. The parade was canceled because of the weather.
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War re-enactors participate in Independence Day celebrations at George Washington's residence in Mount Vernon, Virginia, on Monday.
War re-enactors participate in Independence Day celebrations at George Washington's residence in Mount Vernon, Virginia, on Monday.
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Competitive eaters take part in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York on Monday. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F07%2F04%2Fus%2Fnathans-hot-dog-contest-winner%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Joey Chestnut devoured 63 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes</a> to win the event for the 15th time in 16 years.
Competitive eaters take part in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York on Monday. Joey Chestnut devoured 63 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win the event for the 15th time in 16 years.
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People relax on a makeshift beach at the South Street Seaport in New York on Sunday.
People relax on a makeshift beach at the South Street Seaport in New York on Sunday.
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Dogs dressed in patriotic costumes sniff each other as they wait for their turn to walk in the Patriotic Pooch Parade in Boston on Sunday.
Dogs dressed in patriotic costumes sniff each other as they wait for their turn to walk in the Patriotic Pooch Parade in Boston on Sunday.
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Fireworks explode over Boston Harbor on Saturday.
Fireworks explode over Boston Harbor on Saturday.
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People walk in front of a Sephora store in New York on Saturday. Many retailers across the country have had Fourth of July weekend sales.
People walk in front of a Sephora store in New York on Saturday. Many retailers across the country have had Fourth of July weekend sales.
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More than 1,000 people make their way down Main Street in Huntington Beach, California, for the third annual Fourth of July Bicycle Cruise on Saturday.
More than 1,000 people make their way down Main Street in Huntington Beach, California, for the third annual Fourth of July Bicycle Cruise on Saturday.
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Megan Weaver and her 5-year-old son, Luke, dance to the music of McGuffey Lane before the fireworks in Granville, Ohio, on Friday.
Megan Weaver and her 5-year-old son, Luke, dance to the music of McGuffey Lane before the fireworks in Granville, Ohio, on Friday.
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An Alaska Airlines passenger jet prepares to land at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday. The Fourth of July holiday weekend got off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019.
An Alaska Airlines passenger jet prepares to land at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday. The Fourth of July holiday weekend got off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019.
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Fireworks are seen in Granville, Ohio, on Friday.
Fireworks are seen in Granville, Ohio, on Friday.
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A traveler in Los Angeles waits for a Singapore Airlines flight on Friday. Staffing shortages have been causing problems for many airlines.
A traveler in Los Angeles waits for a Singapore Airlines flight on Friday. Staffing shortages have been causing problems for many airlines.
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Children light sparklers during a fireworks show in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday.
Children light sparklers during a fireworks show in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday.
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People set up blankets, foldable chairs and tents in Columbus' Bicentennial Park.
People set up blankets, foldable chairs and tents in Columbus' Bicentennial Park.
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Travelers make their way through security at the San Francisco International Airport on Thursday.
Travelers make their way through security at the San Francisco International Airport on Thursday.
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Off-duty Delta Air Lines pilots picket at the Salt Lake City International Airport on Thursday.
Off-duty Delta Air Lines pilots picket at the Salt Lake City International Airport on Thursday.
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Wyatt Savori swings and watches fireworks in Anderson, South Carolina, on Thursday.
Wyatt Savori swings and watches fireworks in Anderson, South Carolina, on Thursday.
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