Extravagant fireworks display on July 4 across the United States, including Washington DC and NYC Macy's fireworks, marked the closure of 249th US Independence Day.

The 4th of July parade from Washington DC in celebration of Independence Day. Marites Buenafe, originally from Kentucky, told her family she'd disembarked from the Norwegian Bliss for a hike. She never came back to the ship. The girl plunged 45ft from the vessel’s fourth deck but it was not initially clear what caused her fall

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, here's what to know about watching Fourth of July celebrations on TV and streaming.

Here is where you can enjoy the fireworks in Miami-Dade and Broward. Independence Day Celebration at Peacock Park: The event, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., features live music, a Taste of the Grove food fest and a family fun zone.

Fireworks display will be launched along the East River in Manhattan, between Pier 17 and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. It is scheduled to begin at app

It's been 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress in 1776, which the holiday commemorates.