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Images: America celebrates Fourth of July across the nation

Across the country, people celebrated the Fourth of July and attended parades, fireworks and festivals.

Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart gestures at the end of rehearsal for the orchestra's annual Fourth of July concert at the Hatch Shell in Boston, Friday, July 3, 2015. Associated Press
A young girl waves a flag during rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops orchestra Fourth of July concert at the Hatch Shell in Boston, Friday, July 3, 2015. Associated Press
Baylee Blicker, left, and Brandon Campbell kiss as a friend takes their photo during Fanfares & Fireworks at the University of Florida on Friday, July 3, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. Associated Press
People hang from the Sky Flyer ride at the State Fair Meadowlands during a Fourth of July fireworks display, Friday, July 3, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. Associated Press
Fireworks shoot from the top of the Hatch Shell during rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops orchestra Fourth of July concert in Boston, Friday, July 3, 2015. Associated Press
Richard Garcia, of Victoria, Texas, salutes as the national anthem is played during rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops orchestra Fourth of July concert at the Hatch Shell in Boston, Friday, July 3, 2015. Associated Press
Fireworks illuminate the Flint River and the downtown cityscape along the Flint River on the eve of the Fourth of July in Flint, Mich., Friday, July 3, 2015. Associated Press
From right to left, performers Michelle Brooks-Thompson, Michael Cavanaugh, Melinda Doolittle and members of Sons of Serendip take lead a sing-along during rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops orchestra Fourth of July concert at the Hatch Shell in Boston, Friday, July 3, 2015. Associated Press
Michael Cavanaugh performs during rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops orchestra Fourth of July concert at the Hatch Shell in Boston, Friday, July 3, 2015. Associated Press
An aerial stunt show performs during the Kaboom Town celebration on Friday, July 3, 2015, in Addison, Texas. The one-day event kicks off the Independence Day weekend on the eve of the Fourth of July, with music, an air show and fireworks. Associated Press
Gloria Weathers, of Dallas, celebrates during the Kaboom Town celebration on Friday, July 3, 2015, in Addison, Texas. The one-day event kicks off the Independence Day weekend on the eve of the Fourth of July, with music, an air show and fireworks. Associated Press
James Pildner, right, and Dan Taft, both members of a local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, present an Independence Day program to day campers at Sheldon Calvary Camp on Friday, July 3, 2015, in North Kingsville, Ohio. Associated Press
The tall ship Hermione passes near the Statue of Liberty as it leads the Lafayette Parade of ships up the Hudson River in New York's Upper Bay Saturday, July 4, 2015. The Hermione is a replica of the 18th century ship the Marquis de Lafayette, sailed to the America's with news of full French support for the revolutionary cause. Associated Press
The Sons of the American Revolution color guard present the colors during an Independence Day celebration and naturalization ceremony at Monticello in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday, July 4, 2015. The annual Fourth of July tradition at the historic home of Thomas Jefferson featured the naturalization of new American citizens from 40 countries. Associated Press
MaKayla Harris, 11 months old, is decked out in red, white and blue in honor of the holiday Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Rusk, Texas. Associated Press
Patrick Murphy, Port Carbon, Pa., rides in a tank pulled by his father Bill Murphy as his mother Cassandra Murphy carries Keegan Murphy as they make their way down S. Coal Street during the annual Fourth of July Parade nicknamed the "Baby Parade" in Port Carbon, Pa., on Saturday, July 4, 2015. The event was hosted by The Port Carbon Citizens Committee. Associated Press
Spectators wave American flags and cheer during an Independence Day celebration and naturalization ceremony at Monticello in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday, July 4, 2015. The annual Fourth of July tradition at the historic home of Thomas Jefferson featured the naturalization of new American citizens from 40 countries. Associated Press
Liam Meredith competes in the watermelon eating contest at the Old Fashion July 4th event at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Fla, Saturday, July 4, 2015. Associated Press
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