4th of July celebrations (13 images)

Fireworks illuminated the skies across the United States as the nation celebrated its 235th birthday on July 4, 2011. Celebrations culminated in Washington, D.C., the nations capitol, with the National Independence Day Parade, and a concert on the National Mall featuring performances by Steve Martin, and Little Richard.

People watch from the Lincoln Memorial as fireworks explode over the National Mall as the United States celebrates its 235th birthday, in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks light up the Manhattan skyline over the Hudson River in Hoboken, New Jersey on Independence Day July 4, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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Fireworks illuminate the sky near the Gateway Arch on the St. Louis riverfront on the last night of Fair St. Louis on July 4, 2011. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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People watch as fireworks explode over the National Mall as the United States celebrates its 235th birthday, in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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