Americans Mark July 4 With Fireworks

Fireworks explode over the National Mall, July 4, 2017. (M. Ngu for VOA)

Fireworks explode over the National Mall, July 4, 2017. (M. Ngu for VOA)

With the New York City skyline in the background, fireworks explode during an Independence Day show over the East River, July 4, 2017.

With the New York City skyline in the background fireworks explode during an Independence Day show over the East River, July 4, 2017.

With the New York City skyline as a backdrop, fireworks explode over the Hudson River during the Jersey City Fourth of July fireworks celebration, July 4, 2017.