Fireworks lit up the Washington skies as America celebrated their Independence day yesterday, on the 4th of July. Photo: AP
Despite the odd conditions in Boston, people still came down on the streets to celebrate the National Day of their beloved country (Photo: Twitter)
This year, due to Hurricane Arthur moving up the East Coast and bringing heavy rains and storm conditions, Boston's July 4th Pops Concert and Fireworks Spectacular show rescheduled to July 3rd (Photo: Twitter)
The city is always proud of its revolutionary heritage, but around July 4th, celebratory pride escalates to the optimum (Photo: Twitter)
The Boston Pops Concert and Fireworks Spectacular, America's best Independence Day celebration, takes place on July 3rd and 4th on the Esplanade next to the Charles River (Photo: Twitter)
From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities (Photo: Twitter)
On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson (Photo: Twitter)
In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain (Photo: Twitter)
Many other public and private events are held on this day, celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States (Photo: Twitter)
The entire nation celebrates this day every year with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies (Photo: Twitter)
This day is commemorated for the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, announcing independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain (Photo: Twitter)
The Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is the National Day of the US (Photo: Twitter)
Fireworks explode over the Philadelphia Museum of Art during the American Independence Day celebration.
A lot of eating competitions were also held across states. Seen here, men taking part in a hot-dog eating competition.
A father carrying his daughter enjoy being prayed by water cannons during a parade.
The day usually begins with plays and commemorative services and are followed with a lot more entertaining activities.
Many such firework displays were held all across the country.
Fireworks light up the sky above the New York skyline during Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show.
Americans gather at selected venues to watch the night skies light up in an array of colours.
For most Americans, the Fourth of July means a cookout, apple pie, parades and fireworks.