Fireworks light up skies across the United States, as part of the 250th anniversary of its independence. Swipe for a look at the celebrations taking place for the historic holiday. ➡️⁠ ⁠ 1. Fireworks burst in the skies during "Salute to America 250" Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, DC. | ⁠📷️:⁠ photodietsch⁠ ⁠ 2. Spectators on the National Mall watch fireworks bursting in the skies during "Salute to America 250" Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, DC. | ⁠📷️:⁠ andyharnik⁠ ⁠ 3. Fireworks celebrating America's 250th over Washington, DC are seen from behind the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, VA. | ⁠📷️:⁠ petemarovich⁠ ⁠ 4. Spectators pose for photos with an American flag during the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks celebration display in New York City. | ⁠📷️:⁠ royrochlin⁠ ⁠ 5. Fireworks light up over the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan during the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City. | ⁠📷️:⁠ vincentalban1⁠ ⁠ 6. Spectators watch fireworks during "Sal...