Independence Day in Washington (18 images)

An Uncle Sam look a-like waves to the crowd from the Lincoln Highway National Museum float during the America's 2005 Independence Day Parade on Constitution Ave in Washington, DC on July 4, 2005.

A performer with the Hare Krishna organization marches in the America's 2005 Independence Day Parade on Constitution Ave in Washington, DC on July 4, 2005.

Taylor DiNovo-Bell, 2, stands on the shoulders of her father, Tom Bell, on The Mall in Washington while celebrating Independence Day and waiting to see the fireworks show on July 4th, 2007. (UPI Photo/David Brody)

Members of The Deputies dance team of Elyria, Ohio perform at the America's 2005 Independence Day Parade on Constitution Ave in Washington, DC on July 4, 2005.