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Americans across the nation celebrate Fourth of July
The United States celebrates Independence Day with parades, picnics and plain fun.
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Deer Isle, Maine
People watch Fourth of July parade wind through downtown.
— Joe Raedle / Getty Images
Colbert, Georgia
A member of the local Shriners Club rides in a special trick vehicle during Colbert’s 50th annual Independence Day celebration.
— Joshua L. Jones / AP
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Two Uncle Sams, Fred Polnisch and Gordon Dunham, greet each other before the Fourth of July parade.
— Ben Garver / The Berkshire Eagle via AP
Washington, D.C.
U.S. military service members march in the Fourth of July parade.
— Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty Images
Washington, D.C.
A girl carries a U.S. flag as she takes part in a parade.
— Carlos Barria / Reuters
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Gianna and Lily Carter wait under umbrellas for the start of the parade.
— Ben Garver / The Berkshire Eagle via AP
Washington, D.C.
A woman wearing a sash and tiara rides in an open-top vehicle.
— Eric Thayer / Reuters
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
A man and a girl ride in an antique Ford automobile during the annual Fourth of July parade in Barnstable Village.
— Mike Segar / Reuters
Washington, D.C.
People watch the Independence Day parade as it passes in front of the National Archives.
— Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty Images
Santa Monica, California
Christian Tomita, left and Erin Wells arrive dressed as Abraham Lincoln and Lady Liberty to participate in the parade.
— Richard Vogel / AP
Coney Island, New York
Sofia Defossey, 7, watches the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
— Sarah Stier / AP
Santa Monica, California
A trumpeter who went only by the name Lenny plays a tune during the Fourth of July parade.
— Richard Vogel / AP
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
A man rides in a miniature car during the annual Fourth of July parade in Barnstable Village.
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