Fourth of July celebrations 2015 (22 images)

Fireworks explode over the National Mall in honor of Independence Day in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2015. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Spectators stand at the edge of the East River with a view of One World Trade Center and view the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on Independence Day in New York City on July 4, 2015. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

United States President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, makes remarks to members of the military and White House staff on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2015. The guests were treated to a Bruno Mars concert and the traditional fireworks on the National Mall. An earlier Bar-B-Que had been planned but was cancelled due to inclement weather. Pool photo by Ron Sachs/UPI

The replica of the French frigate Hermione, that ferried the Marquis de Lafayette to America passes by midtown Manhattan as it makes its way down the Hudson River in a Parade of Ships in New York City on July 4, 2015. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI