Katy PerryIt's the Fourth of July and what better way to celebrate -- besides thebarbecues, pool parties, little bits of sunburn and your iPod at the highest volume blasting Katy Perry's 'Firework' on repeat -- than to see some of Hollywood's hottest names showing off their patriotic sides.

Whether they are entertaining the troops or gracing the covers of magazines, celebrities love to flaunt their American pride, so in honor of our nation's birthday we've gathered our most favorite photos of celebrities showing some love for the red white and blue.

So sit back, press play on that iPod and click away!

Happy Fourth of July!