WASHINGTON — Fireworks, music, parades and more helped locals celebrate the United States’ 242nd birthday on Wednesday.
Find photos and videos of the festivities from around the D.C. area below.
What’s your special skill? Because this guy can make the Stanley Cup out of balloons!
— Megan Cloherty (@Clohertyݮý)
It was an awesome Independence day with the in Bethesda as fans donated more than $100k to for a chance to see
— Megan Cloherty (@Clohertyݮý)
The 4th of July parade has started, and gator and bike teams stand ready to come to your assistance at a moments notice.
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems)
Fans and supporters of Defeat foundation enter Bethesda Row to see and
— Megan Cloherty (@Clohertyݮý)
No better way to kick off our July 4th w/ a stroll in the Annual Barrack’s Row Parade!!!
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept)
from Engine 23 provide much needed mist from a fog nozzle during the National Independence Day Parade. is happy to keep our residents and visitors safe and cool during this heat wave.
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems)
Happening Now: We're lined up and ready to go! The Barracks Row Independence Day Parade starts now! Happy 4th of July!!!!
— DC Office on Women (@DCMOWPI)
Ready for the fourth on the National Mall!
— Melissa Howell (@Mhowell003)