PHOTOS: Thousands gather at National Mall for July Fourth fireworks over DC

Thousands flocked to the National Mall to celebrate the Fourth of July in quintessential D.C. fashion.

See photos of how the nation’s capital celebrated Independence Day.

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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, Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

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Fireworks explode over the Washington Monument at the National Mall during the Independence Day celebrations in Washington, Monday, July 4, 2022 (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Fireworks explode over the Washington Monument at the National Mall during the Independence Day celebrations in Washington, Monday, July 4, 2022 (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are joined by members of the Biden family to watch fireworks during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Spectators watch as fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument on July 4, 2022 in Washington, DC. Crowds lined the National Mall to watch the capitals annual fireworks show celebrating Independence Day.

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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Spectators watch as fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument on July 4, 2022 in Washington, DC. Crowds lined the National Mall to watch the capitals annual fireworks show celebrating Independence Day. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

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Fireworks explode over the Washington Monument at the National Mall during the Independence Day celebrations in Washington, Monday, July 4, 2022 (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Fireworks go off above the Washington Monument during an Independence Day fireworks display at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2022. (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 an Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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The Washington Monument is seen below an Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Fireworks go off above the Washington Monument and the US Capitol during an Independence Day fireworks display at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Guests on the south lawn of the White House watch the fireworks go off on the national mall on July 04, 2022 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted a Fourth of July BBQ and concert with military families and other guests. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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President Joe Biden holds his grandson Beau Biden during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Joe Biden waves to a crowd after a fireworks show during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Joe Biden waves to a crowd after a fireworks show during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Fireworks explode over the Washington Monument at the National Mall during the Independence Day celebrations in Washington on Monday, July 4, 2022 (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Spectators wait for the start of the Independence Day firework show at the Lincoln Memorial on July 4, 2022 in Washington, DC. Crowds lined the National Mall to watch the capitals annual fireworks show celebrating the Fourth of July. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

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People relax on the grass while waiting for Independence Day fireworks in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

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A visitor wears US flags in their hair while waiting for an Independence Day fireworks display at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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People play music while waiting for Independence Day fireworks in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)