Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, Va., on July 4, 2025. Mohammad Reza Mousavi/Middle East Images via AFP via Getty Images
Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, Va., on July 4, 2025. Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images
Fireworks explode near the Washington Monument during a 4th of July celebration at the White House on July 4, 2025. Alex Brandon/Pool via Getty Images
Fireworks explode near the Washington Monument during a 4th of July celebration at the White House on July 4, 2025. Alex Brandon/Pool via Getty Images
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watch the Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks from the White House on July 4, 2025. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images
Fireworks light up the sky above the Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City on July 4, 2025. Adam Gray/Getty Images
A woman takes a selfie as fireworks light up the sky during the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks celebration on the East River at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City on July 4, 2025. Angelina Katsanis/AFP via Getty Images
People watch as fireworks light up the Manhattan skyline at the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks celebration on the East River at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City on July 4, 2025. Angelina Katsanis/AFP via Getty Images
A boy on his dad's shoulder watches fireworks light up the Manhattan skyline during the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks celebration on the East River at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City on July 4, 2025. Angelina Katsanis/AFP via Getty Images
Fireworks light up the Manhattan skyline during the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks celebration on the East River at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City on July 4, 2025. Angelina Katsanis/AFP via Getty Images
The annual National Independence Day parade in Washington on July 4, 2025. Lisa Fan/The Epoch Times
The annual National Independence Day parade in Washington on July 4, 2025. Lisa Fan/The Epoch Times
The annual National Independence Day parade in Washington on July 4, 2025. Lisa Fan/The Epoch Times
The annual National Independence Day parade in Washington on July 4, 2025. Lisa Fan/ Epoch Times
The annual Fourth of July parade in Washington on July 4, 2025. Lisa Fan/The Epoch Times
The annual Fourth of July parade in Washington on July 4, 2025. Lisa Fan/The Epoch Times
People participate in the annual Fourth of July Parade in Banner Elk, N.C., on July 4, 2025. Allison Joyce/Getty Images
People participate in the annual Fourth of July Parade in Banner Elk, N.C., on July 4, 2025. Allison Joyce/Getty Images
Joey Chestnut wins the men's competition at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City on July 4, 2025. Adam Gray/Getty Images