A police officer was struck in the face with a firework while confronting a large crowd in Harlem on July 4, cops said.

A tradition dating back to the 1800s, the Juneau Fourth of July fireworks provide a vibrant display for the community. For the team of volunteer pyrotechnicians who plan and perform the fireworks show, it is a year-round passion project.

Newport on the Levee launched Independence Day celebrations a day early, drawing crowds along the Ohio River for a night of festivities.