Photos: Fourth of July weekend 2016

Fireworks explode over Lincoln Memorial at the National Mall, as seen from Arlington, Va. during the Fourth of July celebration on Monday, July 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

finale on the
— Michelle Basch (@mbasch草莓传媒)

The fireworks show finale on the National Mall in on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch) (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

— Michelle Basch (@mbasch草莓传媒)

The fireworks display at the National Mall on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch) (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Fireworks explode over the Washington Monument, at the National Mall during the Fourth of July celebration on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch) — Fireworks explode over the Washington Monument, at the National Mall during the Fourth of July celebration on Monday, July 4, 2016.聽 (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch)

The crowd on the National Mall waits for the fireworks show to begin. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch) — The crowd on the National Mall waits for the fireworks show to begin on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch)

Some kids dressed in their Independence Day best on the National Mall. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch) — Kids dressed in their Independence Day best on the National Mall on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch)

The crowd on the National Mall waits for the fireworks show to begin聽on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch)

A family is prepared for rain on the National Mall on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch)

People waiting for fireworks at the National Mall made the best of the rainy weather by creating a makeshift "slip and slide" on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch) — People waiting for fireworks at the National Mall made the best of the rainy weather by creating a makeshift “slip and slide” on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch)

This family created a "base camp" to stay dry. They got to the National Mall at around 1 p.m. to prepare for the Fourth of July festivities. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch) — This family created a “base camp” to stay dry. They got to the National Mall at around 1 p.m. to prepare for the Fourth of July festivities. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch)

The Washington Monument is seen as crowds gathered in early July. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch) — Crowds gathered mainly around the Washington Monument in preparation for the Fourth of July event on the National Mall on Monday. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch)

A look at the wet crowd now
— Michelle Basch (@mbasch草莓传媒)

A look at the National Mall on a gray Fourth of July evening in D.C. (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch) (草莓传媒/Michelle Basch)

New York City counterterrorism police officers watch over spectators watching the Fourth of July fireworks, Monday, July 4, 2016, along the East River on the FDR Drive in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Spectators watch Fourth of July fireworks at Ault Park, Monday, July 4, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Fourth of July fireworks explode over the Cumberland River Monday, July 4, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Independence Day fireworks display is the largest in the country. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. went on despite forecast of inclement weather on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

Nate and Braelie Chambers, 6, came from Bristow, Virginia, to watch the National Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. (Dick Uliano/草莓传媒) — Nate and Braelie Chambers, 6, came from Bristow, Virginia, to watch the National Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

Jgjit and Baljit Ahuja, of Washington, D.C., show their patriotic spirit during the National Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. (Dick Uliano/草莓传媒) — Jagjit and Baljit Ahuja, of Washington, D.C., show their patriotic spirit during the National Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

Children's favorite Caillou delights children along the parade route of the National Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2016. (Dick Uliano/草莓传媒) — Children’s favorite Caillou delights children along the parade route of the National Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

Parade participants hold on to a balloon bald eagle to keep it from flying off during the National Independence Day Parade on Monday,July 4, 2016. (Dick Uliano/草莓传媒) — Parade participants hold on to a balloon bald eagle to keep it from flying off during the National Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

A parade float of iconic Washington monuments glide along Constitution Avenue on Monday, July 4, 2016. (Dick Uliano/草莓传媒) — A parade float of iconic Washington monuments glide along Constitution Avenue on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

Costumed musicians promenade along Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. during the National Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2016. (Dick Uliano/草莓传媒) — Costumed musicians promenade along Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. during the National Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

Under gray skies, the National Independence Day Parade continues in Washington, D.C. on Monday, July 4, 2016. (Dick Uliano/草莓传媒) — Under gray skies, the National Independence Day Parade continues in Washington, D.C. on Monday, July 4, 2016. (草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

Hamburglar caught by Ofc Mora at Dale City parade. Did he have illegal fireworks?
— Prince William Co PD (@PWCPoliceDept)

(草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

A photo posted by @nationals on Jul 4, 2016 at 10:08am PDT

(草莓传媒/Dick Uliano)

Happy ! On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress.
— Mount Vernon (@MountVernon)

(AP Photo/Mel Evans)

"George Washington" welcomes our nation's newest citizens!
— Mount Vernon (@MountVernon)

(AP Photo/Mel Evans)

A photo posted by George Washington Mount Vernon (@mount_vernon) on Jul 4, 2016 at 8:16am PDT

(AP Photo/Mel Evans)

If your downtown today you can't miss Chief Lanier on her bike as she takes in the Independence Day parade
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept)

(AP Photo/Mel Evans)

The sun rises behind the Statue of Liberty a day before the United States celebrates its independence, Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

AP Photo/Julio Cortez

A man watches the baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning in Boston, Monday, July 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

People ride the Sky Flyer at State Fair Meadowlands carnival as fireworks explode, Sunday, July 3, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Joey Chestnut competes in Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest men's competition, Monday, July 4, 2016, in New York. Chestnut came in first eating 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) — Joey Chestnut competes in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest men’s competition, Monday, July 4, 2016, in New York. Chestnut came in first eating 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Joey Chestnut, right, is declared Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest men's competition winner, Monday, July 4, 2016, in New York. Chestnut came in first eating 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Matt Stonie came in second eating 53 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) — Joey Chestnut, right, is declared Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest men’s competition winner, Monday, July 4, 2016, in New York. Chestnut came in first eating 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Matt Stonie came in second eating 53 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato perform during rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade in Boston, Sunday, July 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Fireworks shoot from the Hatch Shell during rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade in Boston, Sunday, July 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

Huge crowds flocked to the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center near Occoquan Virginia to see fireworks July 2.
— Brad Engborg (@brad_eng)

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Prince George's County Sheriff's office shared photos on Twitter from the Fourth of July parade in Laurel, Md., on Saturday. (Twitter/Prince George's County Sheriff's Office) — An Independence Day parade takes place in Laurel, Md., on Saturday, July 2, 2016. The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office shared photos from the event. (Twitter/Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office)

Ladies judging the Laurel parade today. Beautiful weather.
— Darcy Spencer (@darcyspencer)

(Twitter/Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office)

Fireworks display during A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol concerts)

Laurel rescue squad passing by grandstand at Laurel parade.
— Darcy Spencer (@darcyspencer)

(Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol concerts)

Charm City Roller Girls at Laurel parade.
— Darcy Spencer (@darcyspencer)

(Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol concerts)

Ragtag band the closer at the Laurel parade. My photographer got swept up in the performance.
— Darcy Spencer (@darcyspencer)

(Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol concerts)

People enjoy the sunny holiday weekend on the Georgetown Waterfront on July 2, 2016. (草莓传媒/Ben Raby)

Hot dogs sit on a platter at The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York, on July 4. The contest is an annual Fourth of July tradition. (Photo by Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images) — Hot dogs sit on a platter at The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York, on July 4. The contest is an annual Fourth of July tradition. (Photo by Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images)

Car Show - over 90 cars, show goes to 2pm. Stop on by and check them out.
— Craig A. Moe (@LaurelMayor)

(Photo by Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images)

Fireworks crews getting set for tonight's Fireworks show at 915pm
— Craig A. Moe (@LaurelMayor)

(Photo by Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images)

In this 2015聽file photo, fireworks shoot from the top of the Hatch Shell in Boston during rehearsal for the annual annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. David Mugar, founder and executive director of the show, is retiring after 43 years and no one has stepped up yet to fill the sponsorship and leadership void. Pop stars Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato, and country group Little Big Town headline Monday’s nationally televised Independence Day performance. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File

(1/53)