Weather concerns have gripped the eastern United States. There has been a question mark on the Independence Day fireworks in the capital city of Washington, DC. This has cast doubt on the Independence Day fireworks in the nation's capital, Washington, DC.People crowd Pennsylvania Avenue after they were evacuated from the National Mall ahead of severe weather at an Independence Day event and fireworks honoring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)Officials warned that thunderstorms and heavy rain could delay or temporarily interrupt festivities if dangerous weather developed.According to DC News Now, planning for fireworks was still underway in other locations, such as Boston and New York.Read more: National Mall evacuation update: Storm forces closure in Washington, DC; are July 4 fireworks still on?Other major cities continue with celebrationsBostonElsewhere, Boston fireworks remain on the itinerary as part of the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular festival along the Charles River. According to Boston News, the event as of now is just delayed.The event is ongoing with live music before the fireworks finale, making it one of America's most-watched Independence Day celebrations.New York Macy's FireworksDue to impending bad weather, the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks, the biggest birthday celebration of the year, began earlier than planned.The NYCEM reported that the fireworks displays, which were initially planned for approximately 9:30 pm, occurred at 9:02 pm.Read more: Macy's fireworks cost: Here's how much is spent on the iconic July 4 showPittsburgh fireworksPittsburgh's fireworks will continue, albeit a little later than anticipated.The North Shore and Point State Park gates reopened at 8:15 pm, the city announced on social media. Instead of starting at 9:35 pm, the fireworks show will begin at 10 pm.