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.












What’s your special skill? Because this guy can make the Stanley Cup out of balloons! pic.twitter.com/f7UhKwETra
— Megan Cloherty (@ClohertyWTOP) July 4, 2018
It was an awesome Independence day with the #StanleyCup in Bethesda as fans donated more than $100k to @DefeatDIPG for a chance to see @JohnCarlson74 @WTOP pic.twitter.com/PnTImtsQyf
— Megan Cloherty (@ClohertyWTOP) July 4, 2018
The 4th of July parade has started, and #DCsBravest gator and bike teams stand ready to come to your assistance at a moments notice. pic.twitter.com/7XRdWukOSB
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 4, 2018
Fans and supporters of Defeat #DIPG foundation enter Bethesda Row to see @JohnCarlson74 and #StanleyCup @wtop #IndependanceDay pic.twitter.com/RD421QAQjU
— Megan Cloherty (@ClohertyWTOP) July 4, 2018
No better way to kick off our July 4th w/ a stroll in the Annual Barrack’s Row Parade!!! #DCPolice pic.twitter.com/JK381AefET
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) July 4, 2018
#DCsBravest from Engine 23 provide much needed mist from a fog nozzle during the National Independence Day Parade. @dcfireems is happy to keep our residents and visitors safe and cool during this heat wave. pic.twitter.com/bia6z79phD
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 4, 2018
Happening Now: We're lined up and ready to go! The Barracks Row Independence Day Parade starts now! Happy 4th of July!!!! @MayorBowser @DCMOCA #HappyBirthdayAmerica #FourthofJuly2018 pic.twitter.com/MQrKudaALF
— DC Office on Women (@DCMOWPI) July 4, 2018
Ready for the fourth on the National Mall! @WTOP #FourthofJuly2018 #DC pic.twitter.com/DCup1CxgrH
— Melissa Howell (@Mhowell003) July 4, 2018












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