In photos: Independence Day 2024 celebrations across the U.S.
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A view of New York City's 48th annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey, on Thursday July 4. Photo: Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images
Millions of people across the U.S. celebrated Independence Day on Thursday in searing heat that's enveloped much of the country over the Fourth of July holiday.
The big picture: A record number of people were expected to travel for the holiday weekend that was marked by fireworks, parades and hot dogs. In the U.S. West, where a heat dome was expected to linger for up to two weeks, officials provided cooling stations across the region amid festivities.
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