The nation’s capital is the best place to celebrate Independence Day.
From parades and festivities around D.C.’s National Mall, to neighborhood block parties and fireworks displays, see photos of how the region marked the Fourth of July.
PHOTOS: Fireworks cap off DC Fourth of July celebrations
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Fireworks burst on the National Mall above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, late Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
(AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Fireworks burst at the National Mall above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, late Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
(AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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The Washington Monument is seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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The US Capitol and Washington Monument are seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Guests watch fireworks for the Fourth of July on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, July 4, 2023. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)
(Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
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The Washington Monument is seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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The National Mall is seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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The US Capitol and Washington Monument are seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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The US Capitol and Washington Monument are seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: Fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration.
(Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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The US Capitol and Washington Monument are seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: Fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration.
(Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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The Washington Monument is seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: Fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration.
(Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: Fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration.
(Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: Spectators watch as fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration.
(Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: Fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration.
(Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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The US Capitol and Washington Monument are seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: Fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration.
(Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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The National Mall is seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden watch a fireworks show during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, late Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: Attendees watch the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds gathered at the US capital for the annual Fourth of July event.
(Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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The National Mall is seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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The US Capitol and Washington Monument are seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: The Washington Monument is seen during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds gathered at the US capital for the annual Fourth of July event.
(Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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The Washington Monument is seen past a float during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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A person wears red, white, and blue during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Participants march during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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A spectator watches as participants march during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
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The White House is seen as participants march during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Participants march during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Participants march during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)
(Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)
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Participants march during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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The Washington Monument is seen as participants march during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)
(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Spectators wear red, white, and blue during the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)
(Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)
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A D.C. police officer stands by during the National Independence Day Parade.
(Courtesy DC police)
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Fairfax County police officers from the Franconia Station supported the Annual Neighborhood Independence Day Bicycle Parade.
(Courtesy Fairfax County Police)
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Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department take part in the annual Fairfax City Independence Day celebration.
(Courtesy Fairfax County Police)
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D.C. police staffing levels are boosted for Fourth of July celebrations.
(Courtesy DC police)
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Members of the Happenstance Theater at the Takoma Park Fourth of July parade.
(²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kate Ryan)
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A member of the MacMillan Pipe Band gets ready for the Takoma Park Fourth of July Parade.
(²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kate Ryan)
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Olivia Corcoran plays with the MacMillan Pipe Band. She’s been playing since she was 8 years old.(²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kate Ryan)
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Members of the Mecca Temple No. 10 Strollers Richard Tatem, Levon Davis and Cory Jones get ready to march in the Takoma Park Fourth of July Parade.(²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kate Ryan)
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