America began Independence Day celebrations on Friday.
The country got an extra day off, 24 hours before the traditional July 4th holiday which, this year, falls on a Saturday.
Among those marking the holiday, Commander Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station in geostationary orbit above the earth.
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Meanwhile, massive security is planned in New York City amid concerns of a possible terror attack this weekend.
Thousands of police are being drafted to patrol Manhattan, with a particular focus on the traditional Independence Day Parade.
Deputy Police Commissioner John Miller says there's no reason for New Yorker's to stay at home.
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