Colorado's big and small cities offer a wealth of Fourth of July fireworks and celebrations, including a weekend celebration in Cripple Creek, the Greeley Stampede, a Colorado Rockies game and the Great American Picnic in Broomfield.

Throughout, Independence Day parades and community gatherings are showcasing countless American flags waving, plenty of red, white and blue decore splashed throughout, and patriotic remembrances to mark the Fourth of July holiday.

Independence Day parades, another Joey Chestnut win and fireworks marked Friday's Fourth of July celebrations across the U.S. The big picture: Millions of Americans traveled for the holiday, facing sweltering heat,