A Look Back At Independence Days Of The Past

"Columns of US soldiers marching in Independence Day parade up Fifth Avenue." July 04, 1942

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With all this rain it may not seem very much like summer out there lately, but hopefully by the 4th will be all sunshine and fireworks. Here are some old images of New York City on Independence Day, courtesy of LIFE's photo archive. Man, people really packed on to those beaches!