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July 4 Celebrations

Residents from across the Washington area partake in the festivities honoring the Independence Day holiday.

A bouquet of explosions light up the sky on the Mall during the Independence Day fireworks show.

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Visitors watch the fireworks display on the National Mall from the Jefferson Memorial.

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Volunteers reel in Uncle Sam amid windy conditions before the Constitution Avenue parade in downtown Washington.

Linda Davidson-The Washington Post

Ireland Coffey, 6, of Centreville, is on hand for the July 4 celebration in Vienna.

Jahi Chikwendiu-The Washington Post

The Patriotic Pirates are part of the 43rd annual July 4 parade in Washington's Palisades neighborhood. Nadir Rehman, right, of Georgetown, leads the pirates' march down MacArthur Boulevard.

Susan Biddle-For The Washington Post

Steve Myott is Uncle Sam on stilts during the Constitution Avenue parade.

Linda Davidson-The Washington Post

Riders exit the Smithsonian Metro station on the Mall. The station is open to commuters for the first time on July 4 since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks prompted stricter security measures.

Marcus Yam-The Washington Post

Dressed as "Super Obama," Kenny Davis performs during the parade on Constitution Avenue. He is part of the Anacostia Rollers & Friends, a local entertainment group.

Linda Davidson-The Washington Post

A Bolivian dance group performs during the Palisades parade.

Susan Biddle-For The Washington Post

Sporting a patriotic hat, Kathleen "Sugar" Lake of Vienna attends the town's July 4 celebration.

Jahi Chikwendiu-The Washington Post

Bruce Williams, the mayor of Takoma Park, greets spectators from the back of a 1903 Oldsmobile at the 120th annual Takoma Park Independence Day parade. Lasting two hours, the parade is believed to be one of the oldest continuing Independence Day celebrations along the East Coast.

Chris Dunn-The Washington Post

D.C.'s Different Drummers march in the Palisades parade.

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Allison Stronach, her husband, Howard, and their children Siena and Shaun at the parade in the Palisades.

Susan Biddle-For The Washington Post

Diane Boyle of Vienna painted her toenails in honor of the holiday.

Jahi Chikwendiu-The Washington Post

From left, Palisades residents Kristof Zrina, Porter Ryan and Luke Koczela dressed up to protest Pepco's removing trees for powerlines.

Susan Biddle-For The Washington Post

Dancers at the Constitution Avenue parade.

Linda Davidson-The Washington Post

The Constitution Avenue parade draws a crowd of onlookers.

Linda Davidson-The Washington Post

Wren Durham, 3, of Vienna checks out Phil Calkin, also of Viena, who is resting during the town's Independence Day celebration.

Jahi Chikwendiu-The Washington Post

Carol LaSerte signs a banner supporting the U.S. military during the Vienna celebration.

Jahi Chikwendiu-The Washington Post

A 1931 Ford Model A coupe operated by Roland's Unisex Barber Shop of Silver Spring is part of the Takoma Park parade.

Chris Dunn-The Washington Post

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