The fireworks may be over, but the cleanup was just getting started Sunday morning in Washington, D.C. ... where crews were hard at work clearing the Reflecting Pool after the massive Fourth of July celebration.
In photos posted online, workers were seen cleaning out the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial, removing debris it had collected from the holiday festivities.
The pool appeared to be littered with ash and other remnants left behind following the night's fireworks display and the enormous crowds that packed the area.
What started as a day of fireworks and beach parties turned into hours of mayhem in Newport Beach ... with massive crowds, mounted police, fights spilling into the streets, and damage outside several local spots.
Videos circulating on social media show officers on horseback patrolling packed stretches of the beach as thousands of Fourth of July revelers flooded the area.
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Other clips capture police rushing into large crowds to break up fights while partygoers scattered in every direction.
Joey Chestnut is the big dog in the hot dog eating world ... retaining his annual Nathan's Hog Dog Eating Contest Title -- which marks the 18th time he's choked down more dogs than anyone else.
The competitive eating legend swallowed 66 dogs in just 10 minutes on Saturday to win the title at Coney Island in front of a crowd estimated at roughly 25K and many more viewers watching on ESPN 2.
Check out the clip ... Chestnut raised his arms above his head afterward looking thoroughly exhausted -- with an American flag draped over his right shoulder.
The United States turned 250 on Saturday ... and a group of white supremacists celebrated by flooding the streets of the nation's capital -- much to the chagrin of their fellow Americans.
The Patriot Front -- a white supremacy group which was founded in the aftermath of the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia back in 2017 -- showed up in full force in Washington, D.C. ... gathering outside a public transit station.
VIDEO THREAD: Hundreds of members of white nationalist Patriot Front marched in Washington DC today, where the 4th of July parade was cancelled for deadly heat.
They struggled with heat as well; a few members of the public yelled at them.
Video captured the group -- which is reportedly 400 strong -- in their matching ensembles ... blue shirts, khaki pants and white masks covering most of their faces.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pull off the wedding of the century in a heatwave, Prez Trump makes a couple billions, the world's ballsiest engagement goes down on the Empire State Building, and, oh yeah ... happy birthday, America! So, we gotta ask ...
Britney Spears kept things low-key ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, stepping out for a drive in Los Angeles with her bodyguard.
The pop star was spotted Thursday riding in the passenger seat of a black Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon while her bodyguard handled the driving. Brit was dressed casually and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Britney appeared relaxed during the daytime outing as the pair cruised through her town of Thousand Oaks.
No word on where the two were headed, but the outing offered fans another glimpse of Britney enjoying some quiet time ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
What better way to head into the Fourth of July weekend than checking out what’s cooking on the grill ... and Hollywood is bringing the meat.
Joe and Kevin Jonas tag-teamed the grill like pros -- flipping meat and corn on the cob like they meant business. MTV's Garrett Miller flashed a beefy photo for his followers, and Kit Keenan picked out some nice cuts for the grates.
Break a leg, Freedom 250 performers ... but keep an eye on the sky, too -- because it seems the stage is already coming apart.
Video is now circulating online that shows a dance troupe spinning around the stage while singers belt out a jazzy tune from back in the day ... and then a piece of the stage comes crashing down from above.
NFL running back Najee Harris sustained an eye injury during a Fourth of July fireworks celebration gone wrong last weekend … his agent announced.
Details surrounding the incident were not revealed … but according to a statement from Doug Hendrickson, the 27-year-old former first-round pick and current Los Angeles Chargers star should be healed in time for the 2025 NFL season.
“Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees,” Hendrickson said on Thursday. “Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season.”
Pete Davidson and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt had a busy Fourth of July ... which we now know was filled with a mixture of super sweet and very sexy moments.
The model just posted a series of IG snaps ... most from a few days ago -- but Elsie captioned the gallery "some happi & grateful moments that got me thru a weird chaotic month" -- so some must've been from June.
As you can see ... she shared loved-up moments with Pete ... and she also dropped a couple of fire snaps that showed off her toned bikini body and highlighted her busty assets.
Khloé Kardashian and her family were in the Fourth of July spirit this weekend ... enjoying an afternoon of themed sweet treats and good old-fashioned American spirit.
The reality star shared a series of photos on Instagram Saturday from her party for America's Independence Day ... showing off in a red "USA" crop top during what looks like a massive block party.
A 4th of July fireworks show turned into a fiery nightmare when a rogue firework exploded too close to a boat -- setting off a chain reaction that turned the vessel into a floating fireball.
LAKE MARTIN: This is video of an explosion during a fireworks show tonight on Blue Creek at Lake Martin. There have been multiple injuries and several emergency medical helicopters were dispatched. Law enforcement is asking for boaters to stay away from this area. Video from… pic.twitter.com/BwKHNUPw5I
Check out the shocking video circulating social media ... you can see the low-flying firework explode right over the boat on Alabama's Lake Martin -- setting off a devastating incident of pyro chaos.
The barge stayed afloat once the stunning bursts terminated, and emergency personnel rushed to the scene.
Fireworks were flying between President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania as they celebrated America's Independence Day Friday ... and their lovefest -- followed by some hilarious dance moves -- are forever cemented on video.
Watch the PDA-filled clip -- the pair seems smitten as they cozy up on the balcony of the White House to honor the 4th of July. Donald pulls her in tight ... and then goes in for a smooch, and later, a forehead kiss.
47 and his former model wife also put on a dance show for their fellow Americans -- Trump served up his signature "Trump dance," and Melania even got in on the fun by doing her own version of the move with open palms.
Check out the frightening clip ... onlookers watch the 5-foot blaze take over the vessel as sirens are heard in the background.
Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources Public Affairs Officer Mark McKinnon tells TMZ ... around 7 PM, the 23-foot cabin cruiser was being towed on Lake Lanier by Margaritaville when the boat suddenly exploded.
Degenerates hoping to make a quick buck on the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest are in luck ... TMZ Sports has learned there's a (b)unbelievable amount of prop bets on the board for Friday!!
The guys over at BetOnline.ag tell us ... there are double-digit topics gamblers can place wagers on -- including whether or not a contestant will vomit.
"Yes" odds for the throw-up were set at 6/1, meaning if an upchuck happens, fans can get $6 for every $1 they bet. Meanwhile, those in favor of "no" will be getting 1/12 odds.
Eric "Badlands" Booker has chugged just about everything under the sun ... but there's still one liquid he REALLY wants to down at an insane rate -- telling TMZ Sports it's a drink you can't find just anywhere!!
We caught up with Booker as he prepares to defend his title at the Nathan's Famous Lemonade Chugging Contest this July 4 ... and he revealed a non-alcoholic apéritif called Beverly -- a Coca-Cola product -- is atop his wish list.
"I think it's from Italy or somewhere in Europe," he said. "There's only one place that I know has it, at the Coca-Cola factory down in Atlanta. So one day, I'm gonna bring my boot and just put it under the fountain and just try to chug two liters of Beverly."
