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Photos of protests and celebrations mark a different Fourth of July for many Americans

The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.

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Photos of protests and celebrations mark a different Fourth of July for many Americans

New U.S. citizen Kamilla Giliazova, from Russia, poses for a portrait following the Naturalization Ceremony on Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

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The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.

This Independence Day may feel different for many Americans. Around the country, there are protests planned against Trump’s polices, and in places like Southern California, where , some July Fourth celebrations were canceled.

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