Revelers Across the US Brave Heat and Rain to Celebrate Fourth of July

Despite soaring temperatures and severe weather, millions of Americans braved the elements to celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and of course, a famous hot dog eating contest.

In the Northeast, Tuesday, people dodged raindrops to watch iconic fireworks shows. The New York City event deployed 60,000 pyrotechnics. In Washington, D.C. the president and his family were among the thousands to show up for the show over the National Mal