
President Trump tweeted a picture of him and First Lady Melania watching on as fireworks lit up the sky of Washington, DC, for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display.

Hundreds packed the National Mall to see the spectacular burst of sound and color as explosions blazed across the Washington sky and Trump tweeted, 'Happy birthday America!'

The White House organized a special concert to mark the Fourth as a rival to the traditional concert broadcast by PBS from the U.S. Capitol's West Lawn.

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This is the photo that President Trump tweeted showing him and Melania with their backs facing the camera watching the National Park Service firework display from the White House balcony

The first couple greeted revelers from the Truman Balcony (left) before the firework display over Washington, D.C, to mark the Fourth of July (right) on Wednesday night

The first couple stand on the Truman Balcony to greet the crowd assembled on the South Lawn of the White House for Wednesday's fireworks display

Boaters on the Potomac River in Washington watch the fireworks display on the National Mall Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in celebration of Independence Day (left). Fireworks over the Lincoln Memorial are seen on the right

Fireworks light up the night sky in Washington, DC, in one of many Fourth of July celebrations taking place all over the U.S.

From New York to California , Americans across the nation attended backyard barbecues, parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests to celebrate July Fourth (Fireworks explode over the National Mall in Washington, DC )

The impressive Washington display lit up the skies over the nation's capital, illuminating the Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial

The skies over Washington DC exploded into a rainbow of colors during the fireworks display on Wednesday

PBS' 'A Capitol Fourth', hosted by the National Park Service, had the bigger stars, including The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, Pentatonix, Chita Rivera, Luke Combs and The Temptations. It was hosted by John Stamos.

The entertainers on the 90-minute White House event included singer-songwriter Sara Evans, pianist Lola Astanova and two former 'American Idol' finalists.

Both shows had a view of the National Park Service display on the National Mall.

First lady Melania Trump said the White House show would allow Americans to 'tune in from their homes and be part of the festivities.' PBS declined to comment.

The White House event included singer-songwriter Sara Evans, pianist Lola Astanova alongside American Idol stars Jonny Brenns and Jax. Both shows included the fireworks display from the National Park Service.

Evans posted a photo of herself this morning standing in front of the White House's Trump balcony and decked out in American flags.

'I'm so excited to be in Washington DC to honor our military families at this year's Fourth of July at the White House,' she tweeted.

Jax also posted a photo of herself at the White House on Tuesday. Her picture, also taken on the South Lawn, bore the caption: 'at rehearsal, you?'

President Donald Trump also wished 'every American a happy Independence Day' adding that 'Our Country is doing GREAT!'

First lady Melania Trump (pictured with President Trump on the White House Truman Balcony) said the White House show would allow Americans to 'tune in from their homes and be part of the festivities'

Donald and Melania waved to the crowds below, from the balcony of the White House during a fireworks display in Washington, DC

Explosions streak across the sky of Washington, DC, during the fireworks ceremony organized by the National Park Service

Fireworks explode into a spectacular ball of sparks with streams of smoke jetting off them during the Fourth of July display in Washington, DC

The White House organized a special concert to mark the Fourth as a rival to the traditional concert broadcast by PBS from the U.S. Capitol's West Lawn (pictured). Both shows had a view of the National Park Service display

The fireworks on the National Mall are seen from the South Lawn of the White House, where revelers gathered for a special Fourth of July conert

Fireworks explode over the National Mall in Washington in this photograph taken from the outskirts of the nation's capital

Revellers watching the National Park display from the White House lawn are silhouetted against another display in Washington, DC, on Wednesday

People watch fireworks from the South Lawn of the White House, where President Trump put on a concert to rival the traditional PBS event from the U.S. Capitol's West Lawn

Military families gather on the West Lawn of the White House for a concert celebrating Independence Day

In New York, the Macy's fireworks show over the East River kicked off its 25 minutes of sparkles and ahhhhs with the West Point Band and entertainers including Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin and Keith Urban on NBC's broadcast.

More than a million people lined the streets, packed onto roofs and stood on their balconies along the banks of the East River to catch the 42nd annual Macy's Fireworks display this evening.

At least 3,000 pyrotechnic shells, in 25 different colors, were fired every minute during the 25 minute extravaganza - all synchronized to patriotic tunes and watched over by 50 pyrotechnicians.

At its height, the display reached 1,000 feet - three times higher than the Statue of Liberty.

US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump watch fireworks from the Truman Balcony during a Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn

Guests gathered on the South Lawn of the White House film on their phones as the film the National Park Service fireworks display in Washington

In New York, the Macy's fireworks show over the East River kicked off its 25 minutes of sparkles and ahhhhs with the West Point Band and entertainers including Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin and Keith Urban. Pictured: The display in Washington

Guests watch US President Donald Trump's address of the South Lawn of the White House before a fireworks display in Washington, DC

The words to 'God Bless America' are displayed on a teleprompter during fireworks celebrating Independence Day at the White House

President Trump and First Lady Melania stand on the Truman Balcony as the national anthem is performed during the Fourth of July Celebration on the South Lawn of the White House

The first couple are silhouetted as they stand on the Truman Balcony during the Fourth of July Celebration on the South Lawn of the White House