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Summary Parades of red, white and blue usher in Independence Day celebrations across the United States.
Parades, music and barbecues marked Fourth of July celebrations across the United States.Crowds of revelers in Phoenix, Arizona remained undeterred by sweltering temperatures and turned out to walk in the parade and sing the national anthem.Bikers carried the national flag as they rolled by cheering crowds and young children followed on cycles decorated in red, white and blue ribbons.In Cleveland, Ohio, children lined the streets to gather candy from police officers as they walked in the parade.Festivities across the country will end with the traditional display of fireworks in the evening.
