From New York to California , July Fourth festivities ranged from the lively and to the lighthearted, with Macy's July Fourth fireworks and Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest (the Macy's fireworks display in New York City)
In New York, the Macy's fireworks show over the East River kicked off its 25 minutes of sparkle and ahhhh with the West Point Band and entertainers including Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin and Keith Urban on NBC's broadcast
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania reacted excitedly to the first fireworks display held on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington DC
From New York to California , Americans across the nation attended backyard barbecues, parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests to celebrate July Fourth (Fireworks explode over the National Mall in Washington, DC )
The long-running music and fireworks display from the U.S. Capitol's West Lawn, broadcast by PBS, was challenged for the first time by a display from the South Lawn (pictured) of the White House
US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump watch fireworks from the Truman Balcony during a Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn
