Independence Day in the US -- in pictures

  • Fireworks on the boardwalk at New York's historic Coney Island. Photo: Bob Jagendorf
    Fireworks on the boardwalk at New York's historic Coney Island. Photo: Bob Jagendorf
  • Face-painting is often a US holiday tradition. Photo: US National Archives
    Face-painting is often a US holiday tradition. Photo: US National Archives
  • The National Archives celebrates Independence Day with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities, this time in 2019 in Washington DC. Nara Photo by Jeffrey Reed.
    The National Archives celebrates Independence Day with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities, this time in 2019 in Washington DC. Nara Photo by Jeffrey Reed.
  • Washington Nationals Racing Presidents stop at the National Archives to shoot a new fourth-inning race introduction video, where they were met by US Archivist David Ferriero.
    Washington Nationals Racing Presidents stop at the National Archives to shoot a new fourth-inning race introduction video, where they were met by US Archivist David Ferriero.
  • Visitors read the US Constitution on display at the National Archives in Washington.
    Visitors read the US Constitution on display at the National Archives in Washington.
  • The skyrockets' red glare lights up the Washington Monument. Photo: Joseph Gruber
    The skyrockets' red glare lights up the Washington Monument. Photo: Joseph Gruber
  • The National Archives celebrates Independence Day with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities on July 4, 2019, in Washington DC. NARA Photo by Jeffrey Reed.
    The National Archives celebrates Independence Day with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities on July 4, 2019, in Washington DC. NARA Photo by Jeffrey Reed.
  • A man and his patriotic dog show their civic pride. Photo Faith Goble
    A man and his patriotic dog show their civic pride. Photo Faith Goble
  • Role players recreate a scene from 1776 for an audience outside Washington's National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
    Role players recreate a scene from 1776 for an audience outside Washington's National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
  • Disneyland's Space Mountain and an epic fireworks display. Photo: Don Sullivan
    Disneyland's Space Mountain and an epic fireworks display. Photo: Don Sullivan
  • The National Archives celebrates Independence Day with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities on July 4, 2019 in Washington DC. NARA Photo by Ted Chaffman.
    The National Archives celebrates Independence Day with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities on July 4, 2019 in Washington DC. NARA Photo by Ted Chaffman.
  • Costumed role players participate in Washington's Independence Day tradition. Photo: US National Archives
    Costumed role players participate in Washington's Independence Day tradition. Photo: US National Archives
  • Independence Day in the US is celebrated from coast to coast. Photo: US Army
    Independence Day in the US is celebrated from coast to coast. Photo: US Army
  • Flag-bearing Fourth of July revellers rumble through the streets of middle America. Photo: Ken Mattison
    Flag-bearing Fourth of July revellers rumble through the streets of middle America. Photo: Ken Mattison
  • Macy's department store hosts one of the nation's largest displays of fireworks on New York's East River. Photo: Dan Nguyen
    Macy's department store hosts one of the nation's largest displays of fireworks on New York's East River. Photo: Dan Nguyen
  • A four-legged American shows its colours. Photo: Randy Robertson
    A four-legged American shows its colours. Photo: Randy Robertson
  • Parades throughout the streets of America are a Fourth of July tradition and give classic car owners a chance to strut their stuff. Photo: Robert Couse-Baker
    Parades throughout the streets of America are a Fourth of July tradition and give classic car owners a chance to strut their stuff. Photo: Robert Couse-Baker
  • Residents of Berkeley, California, enjoy an evening of pyrotechnics. Photo: Daniel Parks
    Residents of Berkeley, California, enjoy an evening of pyrotechnics. Photo: Daniel Parks
  • A giant bald eagle balloon makes its way through Washington and past the National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
    A giant bald eagle balloon makes its way through Washington and past the National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
  • The National Archives hosts an annual Independence Day celebration with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities. Photo: US National Archives
    The National Archives hosts an annual Independence Day celebration with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities. Photo: US National Archives
  • An air dancer by the National Archives on the Fourth of July in Washington. Photo: US National Archives
    An air dancer by the National Archives on the Fourth of July in Washington. Photo: US National Archives
  • The National Mall, with Washington monuments and the US Capitol in the background, forms a beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America's Independence Day celebrations. Photo: Carol Highsmith
    The National Mall, with Washington monuments and the US Capitol in the background, forms a beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America's Independence Day celebrations. Photo: Carol Highsmith