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PHOTOS: 2025 Fourth of July celebrations in the DC area

July 4, 2025, 4:13 PM

The D.C. area celebrated Independence Day with parades, ceremonies and welcoming new Americans, capped off by dazzling fireworks ranging from small-town spectacles to the grand show at the National Mall.

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Here are photos of July Fourth festivities in the region.

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Fireworks explode near the Washington Monument during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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Fireworks explode near the Washington Monument during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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Fireworks explode near the Washington Monument during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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Fireworks explode near the Washington Monument during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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Fireworks explode near the White House during a Fourth of July celebration, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Fireworks explode near the Washington Monument during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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Fireworks explode near the Washington Monument during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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With the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial in the background, people dance to the song Y.M.C.A. on the South Lawn of the White House before fireworks Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Ukrainian activists participate in the annual Fourth of July parade in Washington D.C., July 4, 2025. (Photo by Dominic Gwinn / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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People in in Washington D.C. carry signs protesting President Donald Trump during the annual Fourth of July parade, July 4, 2025. (Photo by Dominic Gwinn / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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Freemasons participate in the annual Fourth of July parade in Washington D.C., July 4, 2025. (Photo by Dominic Gwinn / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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People in Washington D.C. celebrate July 4, 2025. (Photo by Dominic Gwinn / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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People in Washington D.C. celebrate July 4, 2025. (Photo by Dominic Gwinn / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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Members of the Limitless Dancing Warriors participate the annual Fourth of July parade in Washington D.C., July 4, 2025. (Photo by Dominic Gwinn / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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People in Washington D.C. celebrate July 4, 2025. (Photo by Dominic Gwinn / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during Fourth of July festivities at the National Archives, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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A spectator stands with an umbrella with phrases from the U.S. Constitution during Fourth of July festivities at the National Archives, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps stand at attention while performing during Fourth of July festivities at the National Archives, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Children wave American flags during Fourth of July festivities at the National Archives, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during Fourth of July festivities at the National Archives, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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A reenactor dressed as the Marquis de Lafayette reads from the Declaration of Independence during Fourth of July festivities at the National Archives on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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People stand and take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance on Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers keynote remarks to new citizens on Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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Stephen Saji, from Zimbabwe, listens as former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers keynote remarks to new citizens on Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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New U.S. citizen Verna Guadalupe, from Jamaica, poses for a portrait following the Naturalization Ceremony on Independence Day, at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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New U.S. citizen Kamilla Giliazova, from Russia, poses for a portrait following the Naturalization Ceremony on Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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New U.S. citizen Rustam Budaichiev, from Kyrgyzstan, poses for a portrait following the Naturalization Ceremony on Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

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