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    4th of July celebrations: Decked out in red, white and blue colours, US goes all out with costume parades, fireworks

    Americans revelled in patriotic displays on the 4th of July. Fireworks, parades, and other celebrations painted the nation in red, white, and blue. 

    Published on: Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM IST
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    The Macy's 4th of July Firework Show is seen over the Empire State Building as it is seen from Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S., July 4, 2024.  (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    The Macy's 4th of July Firework Show is seen over the Empire State Building as it is seen from Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S., July 4, 2024.  (REUTERS)

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    A woman hands out patriotic pinwheels during the Colorado 4th at Firestone parade to mark the Independence Day holiday Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Firestone, Colo. Floats, marching bands, classic cars and motorcycles were features in the annual parade through the Weld County community north of Denver. (AP/David Zalubowski)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    A woman hands out patriotic pinwheels during the Colorado 4th at Firestone parade to mark the Independence Day holiday Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Firestone, Colo. Floats, marching bands, classic cars and motorcycles were features in the annual parade through the Weld County community north of Denver. (AP/David Zalubowski)

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    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 4: The Macy's 4th Of July fireworks show lights up the night sky as a backdrop to the Empire State Building on July 4, 2024 in New York City. The annual spectacle, lighting up the city since 1976, this time was launched from barges in the Hudson River, the first time in more than a decade not done from the East River. (Getty Images via AFP/Adam Gray)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 4: The Macy's 4th Of July fireworks show lights up the night sky as a backdrop to the Empire State Building on July 4, 2024 in New York City. The annual spectacle, lighting up the city since 1976, this time was launched from barges in the Hudson River, the first time in more than a decade not done from the East River. (Getty Images via AFP/Adam Gray)

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    The Macy's 4th of July Firework Show is seen over the Empire State Building and the New York City skyline, as it is seen from Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S., July 4, 2024. (REUTERS / Eduardo Munoz)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    The Macy's 4th of July Firework Show is seen over the Empire State Building and the New York City skyline, as it is seen from Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S., July 4, 2024. (REUTERS / Eduardo Munoz)

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    A Tesla Cybertruck wrapped in a patriotic motif takes part in the Colorado 4th at Firestone parade to mark the Independence Day holiday Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Firestone, Colo. Floats, marching bands, classic cars and motorcycles were features in the annual parade through the Weld County community north of Denver. (AP Photo/) (AP/David Zalubowski)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    A Tesla Cybertruck wrapped in a patriotic motif takes part in the Colorado 4th at Firestone parade to mark the Independence Day holiday Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Firestone, Colo. Floats, marching bands, classic cars and motorcycles were features in the annual parade through the Weld County community north of Denver. (AP Photo/) (AP/David Zalubowski)

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    Costumed revellers march through the streets during the Fishtown Horribles Parade, ahead of Independence Day, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations. (Photo by  / AFP) (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    Costumed revellers march through the streets during the Fishtown Horribles Parade, ahead of Independence Day, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations. (Photo by  / AFP) (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)

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    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 4: The Macy's 4th Of July fireworks show lights up the night sky as a backdrop to the Empire State Building on July 4, 2024 in New York City. The annual spectacle, lighting up the city since 1976, this time was launched from barges in the Hudson River, the first time in more than a decade not done from the East River.  (Getty Images via AFP/Adam Gray)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 4: The Macy's 4th Of July fireworks show lights up the night sky as a backdrop to the Empire State Building on July 4, 2024 in New York City. The annual spectacle, lighting up the city since 1976, this time was launched from barges in the Hudson River, the first time in more than a decade not done from the East River.  (Getty Images via AFP/Adam Gray)

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    Children dressed in colonial outfits wait for the festivities to begin during the Fishtown Horribles Parade, ahead of Independence Day, in Gloucester, Massachusetts on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    Children dressed in colonial outfits wait for the festivities to begin during the Fishtown Horribles Parade, ahead of Independence Day, in Gloucester, Massachusetts on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)

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    People watch the Macy's 4th of July Firework Show over the Hudson River, from Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S., July 4, 2024.  (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    People watch the Macy's 4th of July Firework Show over the Hudson River, from Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S., July 4, 2024.  (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)

    10/23
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 4: The Macy's 4th Of July fireworks show lights up the night sky as a backdrop to the Empire State Building on July 4, 2024 in New York City. The annual spectacle, lighting up the city since 1976, this time was launched from barges in the Hudson River, the first time in more than a decade not done from the East River.  (Getty Images via AFP/Adam Gray)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 4: The Macy's 4th Of July fireworks show lights up the night sky as a backdrop to the Empire State Building on July 4, 2024 in New York City. The annual spectacle, lighting up the city since 1976, this time was launched from barges in the Hudson River, the first time in more than a decade not done from the East River.  (Getty Images via AFP/Adam Gray)

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    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 4: The Macy's 4th Of July fireworks show lights up the night sky as a backdrop to the Empire State Building on July 4, 2024 in New York City. The annual spectacle, lighting up the city since 1976, this time was launched from barges in the Hudson River, the first time in more than a decade not done from the East River.  (Getty Images via AFP/ Adam Gray)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 4: The Macy's 4th Of July fireworks show lights up the night sky as a backdrop to the Empire State Building on July 4, 2024 in New York City. The annual spectacle, lighting up the city since 1976, this time was launched from barges in the Hudson River, the first time in more than a decade not done from the East River.  (Getty Images via AFP/ Adam Gray)

    12/23
    People watch the Macy's 4th of July Firework Show over the Hudson River, with the New York City skyline, from Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S., July 4, 2024.  (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    People watch the Macy's 4th of July Firework Show over the Hudson River, with the New York City skyline, from Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S., July 4, 2024.  (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)

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    Colonial reenactors fire their guns during the Fishtown Horribles Parade, ahead of Independence Day, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    Colonial reenactors fire their guns during the Fishtown Horribles Parade, ahead of Independence Day, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)

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    Members of the Aleppo Shriners ride vintage-looking cars during the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    Members of the Aleppo Shriners ride vintage-looking cars during the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)

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    People dressed as Santa Claus and Wonder Woman spray fake snow on attendees as they ride in the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations. (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    People dressed as Santa Claus and Wonder Woman spray fake snow on attendees as they ride in the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations. (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)

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    A person dressed as President Abraham Lincoln gives out candy as a woman dressed as Betsy Ross sits in a float and holds a US flag during the Fishtown Horribles Parade, ahead of Independence Day, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations. (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    A person dressed as President Abraham Lincoln gives out candy as a woman dressed as Betsy Ross sits in a float and holds a US flag during the Fishtown Horribles Parade, ahead of Independence Day, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations. (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)

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    A band performs during the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    A band performs during the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)

    18/23
    People ride on a 100% Electric Drive bus, manufactured by the Chinese automaker BYD, to celebrate Independence Day at the Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024.  (AP/Damian Dovarganes)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    People ride on a 100% Electric Drive bus, manufactured by the Chinese automaker BYD, to celebrate Independence Day at the Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024.  (AP/Damian Dovarganes)

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    Costumed people dressed as Disney princesses march in the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/ Joseph Prezioso)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    Costumed people dressed as Disney princesses march in the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/ Joseph Prezioso)

    20/23
    A person dressed as Spider-Man celebrates Independence Day at the annual Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP/Damian Dovarganes)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    A person dressed as Spider-Man celebrates Independence Day at the annual Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP/Damian Dovarganes)

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    A person promoting pet adoptions and wearing an Uncle Sam dog costume waves as they participate in the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    A person promoting pet adoptions and wearing an Uncle Sam dog costume waves as they participate in the Fishtown Horribles Parade ahead of Independence Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 3, 2024. The parade is part of the city's July 4th celebrations.  (AFP/Joseph Prezioso)

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    People hold a giant flag to celebrate Independence Day at the 17th annual Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP/Damian Dovarganes)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    People hold a giant flag to celebrate Independence Day at the 17th annual Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP/Damian Dovarganes)

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    Members of Love Leo Rescue, a local animal rescue service, take pictures before riding a vintage car with their dogs at the Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024.  (AP/Damian Dovarganes)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Jul 05, 2024 3:28 PM

    Members of Love Leo Rescue, a local animal rescue service, take pictures before riding a vintage car with their dogs at the Santa Monica 4th of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, July 4, 2024.  (AP/Damian Dovarganes)

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