PHOTOS: July 4 celebrations in the DC area

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.

President Donald Trump speaks, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, during an afternoon picnic for military families on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump, top center, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, places his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem during an afternoon picnic for military families on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, stand on the Truman Balcony as the national anthem is performed during the Fourth of July Celebration on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: People cool themselves in water spray from a fire truck outside the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Independence Day July 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. An oppressive heat has settled over much of the nation and is expected to last at least through the end of the week, according to forecasts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: People cool themselves in water spray from a fire truck outside the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Independence Day July 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. An oppressive heat has settled over much of the nation and is expected to last at least through the end of the week, according to forecasts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: Children cool themselves in water spray from a fire truck outside the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Independence Day July 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. An oppressive heat has settled over much of the nation and is expected to last at least through the end of the week, according to forecasts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Children cool themselves in water spray from a fire truck outside the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Independence Day July 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. An oppressive heat has settled over much of the nation and is expected to last at least through the end of the week, according to forecasts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, places his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem during an afternoon picnic for military families on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump, right, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, are silhouetted as they stand on the Truman Balcony during the Fourth of July Celebration on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon