Celebrating The Fourth Of July In The Nation's Capital

Members of the Sikhs of America dance as they take part in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Tyrone Turner/WAMU hide caption
Members of the Sikhs of America dance as they take part in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.
Tyrone Turner/WAMUThe National Independence Day Parade kicked off the Fourth of July festivities in Washington, D.C.
Here are some of the sights and people NPR saw in the run-up to President Trump's speech at the Lincoln Memorial.


Stephen Asimobi (from left), Helen Asimobi, Theresa Omeyeka, Michelle Nwuokoye, Mariama Turay and Rachel Biah celebrate the Fourth of July with their festive outfits in Washington, D.C. Shuran Huang/NPR hide caption
Stephen Asimobi (from left), Helen Asimobi, Theresa Omeyeka, Michelle Nwuokoye, Mariama Turay and Rachel Biah celebrate the Fourth of July with their festive outfits in Washington, D.C.
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Protesters move a Baby Trump balloon into position near the Washington Monument on Thursday. Tyrone Turner/WAMU hide caption
Protesters move a Baby Trump balloon into position near the Washington Monument on Thursday.
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Rob Cortis from Livonia, Mich., says he has visited 48 mainland states for pop-up rallies with his Trump Unity Bridge. He displayed it at the National Independence Day Parade. Shuran Huang/NPR hide caption
Rob Cortis from Livonia, Mich., says he has visited 48 mainland states for pop-up rallies with his Trump Unity Bridge. He displayed it at the National Independence Day Parade.
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People march in The National Independence Day Parade. Shuran Huang/NPR hide caption
People march in The National Independence Day Parade.
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Ralph Hall, 62, sells American flags and bandanas during the National Independence Day Parade. This has been his business for 30 years. Shuran Huang/NPR hide caption
Ralph Hall, 62, sells American flags and bandanas during the National Independence Day Parade. This has been his business for 30 years.
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Maryke Fourie (from left), Anel van der Merwe and Tahe Mannuf, exchange students from South Africa, enjoy their time at the parade. Shuran Huang/NPR hide caption
Maryke Fourie (from left), Anel van der Merwe and Tahe Mannuf, exchange students from South Africa, enjoy their time at the parade.
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Alison Manzola, 14, from Jeansville, Pa., holds a banner during the National Independence Day Parade. Shuran Huang/NPR hide caption
Alison Manzola, 14, from Jeansville, Pa., holds a banner during the National Independence Day Parade.
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