After rainy Fourth of July fireworks, the illuminated Chrysler Building acts as a beacon down 42nd Street for people with umbrellas slowly emerging from under the bridge at Tudor Street Place. This is from a series of photos from WaPhoJo photographer Joe Tresh’s visit to New York City during the 2008 Fourth of July weekend.

Smiley-face fireworks on the east river delight a wet Fourth of July crowd. This is from a series of photos from WaPhoJo photographer Joe Tresh’s visit to New York City during the 2008 Fourth of July weekend.