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Photos: July 4 celebration and fireworks on the National Mall

Some vintage Miley Cyrus accompanies the fireworks. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
The late George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90” accompanies the show. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Spectators enjoy the fireworks finale at the National Mall. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Fireworks light up the skies over the National Mall on Tuesday. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Fireworks light up the skies over the National Mall on Tuesday. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Fireworks burst over the Memorial Bridge during Independence Day celebrations on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
Fireworks burst over the Memorial Bridge during Tuesday’s Independence Day celebrations on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall can be seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
Fireworks explode over Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, at the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Fourth of July celebration. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Fireworks explode over the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday during the Fourth of July celebration. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Fireworks explode over the West Wing of the White House for the Fourth of July holiday, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Fireworks explode over the West Wing of the White House for the Fourth of July holiday in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Fireworks explode over Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, at the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Fourth of July celebration. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Fireworks explode over the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday during the Fourth of July celebration. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
The late Chuck Berry provides the soundtrack. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch) (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
A radiant Washington Monument shines on a festive holiday evening. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
A radiant Washington Monument shines on a festive holiday evening. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Nightfall approaches on the National Mall. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Nightfall approaches at the National Mall. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Boaters drop anchor along the Tidal Potomac. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
Boaters drop anchor along the tidal Potomac. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
The crowd thickens near the base of the Washington Monument Tuesday evening. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch) (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
Spectators get settled near the Washington Monument early Tuesday evening. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Spectators get settled near the Washington Monument early Tuesday evening. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Some spectators used Old Glory to stay dry during some surprise showers. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Some spectators used Old Glory to stay dry during some surprise showers. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
This couple from Indiana was visiting D.C. for the first time on Tuesday. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
This couple from Indiana was visiting D.C. for the first time on Tuesday. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Some spectators near the Washington Monument were lucky enough to find shade. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Some spectators near the Washington Monument were lucky enough to find shade. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Spectators line up outside the security checkpoint at 17th Street and Constitution Avenue Tuesday. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Spectators line up outside the security checkpoint at 17th Street and Constitution Avenue Tuesday. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
The U.S. Navy Band plays at the Sylvan Theater. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch) (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
The umbrellas were out along the National Mall Tuesday for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dick Uliano)
The umbrellas were out along the National Mall Tuesday for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dick Uliano)
This year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival features a circus. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dick Uliano)
This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival features a circus. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dick Uliano)
WTOP's Kyle Cooper showed off his patriotic side Tuesday (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Staff)
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s Kyle Cooper showed off his patriotic side Tuesday (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Staff)
What not to bring to the National Mall Tuesday? Fireworks. Also banned: drones and tents that have stakes or that can block others' views. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
What not to bring to the National Mall Tuesday? Fireworks. Also banned: drones and tents that have stakes or that can block others’ views. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Friendly redcoats assembled for D.C.'s Fourth of July parade Tuesday (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kate Ryan)
Friendly redcoats assembled for D.C.’s Fourth of July parade Tuesday (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kate Ryan)
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Fireworks light up the skies over the National Mall on Tuesday. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Fireworks burst over the Memorial Bridge during Independence Day celebrations on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
Fireworks explode over Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, at the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Fourth of July celebration. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Fireworks explode over the West Wing of the White House for the Fourth of July holiday, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Fireworks explode over Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, at the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Fourth of July celebration. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
A radiant Washington Monument shines on a festive holiday evening. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Nightfall approaches on the National Mall. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Boaters drop anchor along the Tidal Potomac. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dave Dildine)
Spectators get settled near the Washington Monument early Tuesday evening. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Some spectators used Old Glory to stay dry during some surprise showers. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
This couple from Indiana was visiting D.C. for the first time on Tuesday. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Some spectators near the Washington Monument were lucky enough to find shade. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Spectators line up outside the security checkpoint at 17th Street and Constitution Avenue Tuesday. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
The umbrellas were out along the National Mall Tuesday for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dick Uliano)
This year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival features a circus. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Dick Uliano)
WTOP's Kyle Cooper showed off his patriotic side Tuesday (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Staff)
What not to bring to the National Mall Tuesday? Fireworks. Also banned: drones and tents that have stakes or that can block others' views. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Michelle Basch)
Friendly redcoats assembled for D.C.'s Fourth of July parade Tuesday (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kate Ryan)

WASHINGTON — Thousands converged on the National Mall area and nearby rooftops Tuesday for another July 4 celebration full of booms, pops, “ooooos” and “ahhs.”

Here are some scenes from the festivities. Share your Fourth of July photos on Twitter .

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