Thousands of Kern County residents gathered to witness a dazzling fireworks display, marking Independence Day with a sense of community and nostalgia.

Fireworks are lighting the skies up and down the East Coast this Independence Day.In Washington, D.C., President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump celebrated America’s 249th birthday by watching fireworks over the National Mall from the White House.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Bright colors lit up the night sky as another Fourth of July wrapped up in Greenville. While this wasn’t the only thing the Town Common offered today, it’s clear that this is the attraction that brings people out here.