The United States Independence Day Fourth of July Celebrations


People watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York City.

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Flags and patriotic stars flutter and twirl as Dwane Tervooren rides with other motorcyclists during Tuesday's Independence Day parade in Buffalo Gap.

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At the Hatch Shell in Boston, LoCash performs during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.

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U.S. residents sing the National Anthem on their local Fourth of July Parade in Lanesville, Massachusetts.

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In preparation for Macy's Fourth of July fireworks, water jets are launched from a boat decorated with the American flag's colours in New York City on 4 July.

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In Texas City, a representative of the women's adult marching nonprofit organization Tutu Live Krewe participates in the Fourth of July Independence Day parade procession.

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Young girls & Boys participate in the annual Independence Day parade in Southport, North Carolina.

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People gathered on South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida to watch fireworks on Independence Day.

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U.S President Joe Biden and Jill Biden watch fireworks on the Truman Balconylocated on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington DC

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