PHOTOS: Americans celebrate Fourth of July with dazzling patriotism

Fireworks burst above the National Mall, and from left, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in D.C. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Red, white, and blue fireworks reflecting on the Tidal Basin as silhouetted spectators watch from the Outlet Bridge. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Fireworks burst above the National Mall, and from left, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in D.C. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Fireworks burst above the National Mall, and from left, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in D.C. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Fireworks burst above the National Mall, and from left, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in D.C. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Fireworks burst above the National Mall, and from left, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff react to the fireworks on the National Mall from the White House balcony during a 4th of July event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2024 in D.C. The President is hosting the Independence Day event for members of the military and their families. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

First Lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden walk on stage during a 4th of July event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2024 in D.C. The President is hosting the Independence Day event for members of the military and their families. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

People sit under umbrellas during a rain shower at the Netherlands Carillon on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Arlington, Va., ahead of a fireworks display at the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

A woman has her umbrella blown inside out during a rain shower at the Netherlands Carillon on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Arlington, Va., ahead of a fireworks display at the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

A young child waves the U.S. flag during the Independence Day parade in D.C. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

The Independence Day parade in D.C. takes place amid hot and humid weather. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

Parade spectators line up in D.C. on July Fourth. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

Dancers perform during the Independence Day parade in D.C. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

People carry umbrellas during a hot and humid July Fourth. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)

People take part in a parade during Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2024, in D.C. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

An American Eagle parade float flies overhead as people celebrating Independence Day pass the White House on July 4, 2024, in D.C. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

A float celebrating D.C.’s iconic cherry blossom flowers rides through an Independence Day parade on July 4, 2024, in the District. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Parade participants in D.C. carry a massive American Flag to mark Independence Day on July 4, 2024, in D.C. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Beauty Queens ride a float during a parade celebrating Independence Day on July 4, 2024, in D.C. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Eight-year-old Molly Perkins, third from left, joins fellow American Heritage Girls members in riding on a float during the Colorado 4th at Firestone parade to mark the Independence Day holiday Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Firestone, Colo. Floats, marching bands, classic cars and motorcycles were features in the annual parade through the Weld County community north of Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A dog rides in a carrier adorned with American flags on the back of a motorcycle in the Colorado 4th at Firestone parade to mark the Independence Day holiday Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Firestone, Colo. Floats, marching bands, classic cars and motorcycles were features in the annual parade through the Weld County community north of Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A mascot dressed as an American Eagle at the 17th annual Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Members of “Love Leo Rescue” a local animal rescue service, ride a vintage car at the 17th Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)