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Photos: July 4 celebration and fireworks on the National Mall

Some vintage Miley Cyrus accompanies the fireworks. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
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Fireworks light up the skies over the National Mall on Tuesday. (WTOP/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. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)
The July 4 fireworks over the National Mall, as seen from the 14th Street Bridge. (WTOP/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)

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 @wtop.

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