In Photos: Donald Trump's Fourth of July celebrations
Normally an apolitical event, this year’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall has been taken over by the President. It will feature military might, a parade, fireworks and protesters .
The US Navy Blue Angels flyover at the end of an Independence Day celebration in front of the Lincoln Memorial.Alex Brandon/The Associated Press
US President Donald Trump speaks during the "Salute to America" Fourth of July event at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.SUSAN WALSH/AFP/Getty Images
The crowd waves as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at an Independence Day celebration in front of the Lincoln Memorial.Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at an Independence Day celebration in front of the Lincoln Memorial.Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press
Spectators stand next to a tank at the "Salute to America" event at the Lincoln Memorial during Fourth of July Independence Day celebrations in Washington.JOSHUA ROBERTS/Reuters
People march in the Independence Day parade in Washington.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
Members of the US military participate in the Fourth of July parade.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
A girl carries a U.S. flag in the Fourth of July Independence Day parade.CARLOS BARRIA/Reuters
The "Sikhs of America" group marches in the Independence Day parade.ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters gather on the National Mall in Washington.Patrick Semansky/The Associated Press
People gather at the Baby Trump balloon during the Fourth of July festivities.Stephanie Keith/Getty Images
Trump supporters and anti-Trump people interact during the Fourth of July festivities.Stephanie Keith/Getty Images
Figurines depicting US President Donald Trump are seen for sale along the National Mall.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
Independence Day revellers pose in front of a Humvee parked on a street in Washington.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images