4th of July Celebrations (28 images)

Fireworks explode over the National Mall during the annual Independence Day celebration in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

A woman stands for the National Anthem during a rehearsal for "A Capitol Fourth" concert on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on July 3, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

An Honor Guard arrives for a rehearsal for "A Capitol Fourth" concert on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on July 3, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

John Williams performs leads the National Sympathy Orchestra during a rehearsal for "A Capitol Fourth" concert on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on July 3, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch