Americans Descend on Washington to Celebrate Independence Day

Americans from near and far descended on Washington on July 4 to commemorate the 248th anniversary of American independence.
Americans Descend on Washington to Celebrate Independence Day
The National Independence Day parade in Washington on July 4, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
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WASHINGTON—Americans from near and far descended on Washington on July 4 to commemorate the 248th anniversary of American independence.

The day began in the capital city at the National Independence Day Parade, where both nearby residents from Washington, Virginia, and Maryland, as well as some who had trekked across the country to be there, turned out by the thousands.