Michael Dwyer, The Associated PressConfetti falls on the Hatch Shell during a rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade, Monday, July 3, 2017, in Boston.
Michael Dwyer, The Associated PressChildren sing along during a rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade, Monday, July 3, 2017, in Boston.
Mark Black, Daily Herald via APPeople watch fireworks at Graf Park over Wheaton, Ill., Monday July 3, 2017.
Dilip Vishwanat, Getty ImagesFireworks are shot off to celebrate Independence Day after a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins at Busch Stadium on July 3, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressPeople ride a roller coaster at dusk at Worlds of Fun amusement park Monday, July 3, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA person walks past a picture of the Statue of Liberty spray painted on a abandoned buidling in New York on July, 3, 2017, a day before Americans prepare to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
Jim Gerberich, The Associated PressThe late afternoon summer light casts long shadows on Riverside Drive in New York as a bicyclist and pedestrian cross the street Monday, July 3, 2017.
G-Jun Yam, The Associated PressPedestrians walk along the bridge as a large American flag is displayed outside Wrigley Building for the Fourth of July, Monday, July 3, 2017, in downtown Chicago.
Alan Diaz, The Associated PressA motorist celebrates Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Miami Springs, Fla., as the U.S. commemorates the 241st anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Joe Robbins, Getty ImagesDetailed view of Independence Day Weekend gear worn in celebration of the 4th of July as the Chicago Cubs play against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 1, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jeff Chiu, The Associated PressA man and woman walk under trees down a path at Alta Plaza Park in San Francisco, Monday, July 3, 2017.
Scott Keeler, Tampa Bay Times via APA fisherman tries his luck on the waters of Boca Ceiga Bay, taken from South Pasadena, Fla., Monday, July 3, 2017, as thunderstorms move along the coast of Pasco and Hernando Counties, north of Pinellas County. Spotty storms are in the forecast in the Tampa Bay region for the Fourth of July and the rest of the week.
Jeremy Papasso, Daily CameraAnnabelle Wiggins, 3, and her cousin Sterling Sallaberry, 2, play with American flags during Erie's July 3rd Extravaganza on Monday at the Colorado National Golf Club in Erie July 3, 2017.
David Zalubowski, The Associated PressFireworks explode over Coors Field to mark the Independence Day holiday after the Colorado Rockies hosted the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game Monday, July 3, 2017, in Denver. The Rockies won 5-3.
John Leyba, The Denver PostA huge crowd was treated to a fireworks show at Civic Center Park on July 3, 2017 at the annual Independence Eve fireworks show featuring the 101st Army Band of the Colorado National Guard.
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Confetti falls on the Hatch Shell during a rehearsal for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade, Monday, July 3, 2017, in Boston.
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By Patrick Traylor | ptraylor@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
With fireworks, parades, baseball games and everything in between, Americans celebrate Independence Day across the country on July 3 and 4, 2017.