2024 Independence Day Celebrations: A Star-Spangled Spectacle
As the clock struck midnight on July 4, 2024, cities across the United States erupted in a dazzling display of fireworks, music, and patriotism. From sea to shining sea, Americans gathered to commemorate the 248th anniversary of their nation’s birth.
With the sun setting over the National Mall in Washington D.C., the nation’s capital played host to a spectacular Independence Day celebration. The stars of the music world, including Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar, took to the stage to perform for a crowd of hundreds of thousands.
In the heart of New York City, the iconic Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show lit up the night sky, with pyrotechnic displays choreographed to a soundtrack of classic American tunes. Meanwhile, on the West Coast, San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf was abuzz with revelers enjoying live music, food vendors, and stunning views of the Bay Bridge.
Photos from the Celebrations
- Aerial view of the National Mall in Washington D.C., aglow with fireworks and patriotic pride
- Taylor Swift performing live on stage in Washington D.C., waving an American flag to the delight of the crowd
- The Statue of Liberty, bathed in red, white, and blue lights, stands tall in New York Harbor
- A family enjoying a picnic on the National Mall, surrounded by American flags and patriotic decorations
Videos from the Celebrations
- Fireworks explode over the San Francisco Bay Bridge, synchronized to a medley of American classics
- Kendrick Lamar performing “America the Beautiful” live on stage in Washington D.C.
- A time-lapse video of the crowds gathering on the National Mall, set to upbeat American music
- A patriotic drone display above the nation’s capital, forming the shape of the American flag
