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Sirena Bergman
Nov 07, 2020
For millions of Americans, today is a good day.
Four days after the election, a winner has finally been declared by all major news networks, and it's Joe Biden.
Projections show Biden having won the popular vote and the electoral college thanks to his flipping of key states, and he did so with the highest number of votes of any president in American history.
As the reality that Trump will no longer be president within three short months hit American citizens, a wave of emotion seemed to rush over the country.
Sun is out, the weather is warm, cars are honking in celebration, people are clapping, music is blasting, people ar… https://t.co/2qS6Z9dhUC— Julia Lepetit, Vaccinated + Wearing Masks Inside (@Julia Lepetit, Vaccinated + Wearing Masks Inside) 1604774878
While Biden wasn't the first choice for those on the more liberal end of the Democratic spectrum, people still thought it was cause to celebrate.
Yo. I think many of us are smart enough to know that Biden is in no way a savior and that there's a shit ton of wor… https://t.co/bV2GgJMWnD— Astrology by Mecca (@Astrology by Mecca) 1604768964
The celebration isn’t because Biden won its bc Trump lost. Biden wasn’t anybody’s first pick.— lens (@lens) 1604767871
And it's not just on social media – parties and celebrations are taking over streets in major cities in America.
Including outside the White House.
Party is in full swing here outside the White House https://t.co/SIrLmOVa7S— Ben Kentish (@Ben Kentish) 1604775488
Black Lives Matter Plaza, outside the White House. Site of quite a bit of history this year, and now: a massive blo… https://t.co/3SO3KAyNcf— Garrett Haake (@Garrett Haake) 1604774445
In New York:
Party in WS park! https://t.co/KV8AUw9lei— Susan Murray (@Susan Murray) 1604774599
Old white dudes in crazy costumes. Black families partying together. Children in Spider-Man face masks dancing. CNN… https://t.co/6APuhjTB6W— Holly Baxter (@Holly Baxter) 1604774313
Atlanta, Georgia:
More from the celebration at 10th and Piedmont. Honking, cheers, American Flag, dancing, Black Lives Matter Flags.… https://t.co/X3aEa56x1T— Lauren Pozen (@Lauren Pozen) 1604775783
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Watch scenes from Philadelphia, where crowds continue to grow after a vote count gave Joe Biden a lead over Preside… https://t.co/vVu121MuIY— The New York Times (@The New York Times) 1604695867
So much joy and celebration in West Philly right now! https://t.co/t4NrBYNYSP— SchelterGroup (@SchelterGroup) 1604770956
San Fracisco, California:
#VIDEO: Celebration rings out in the Berkeley Circle as #JoeBiden is elected the 46th president of the United State… https://t.co/I2MnrO1u6U— KCBS 106.9 FM/740 AM (@KCBS 106.9 FM/740 AM) 1604775041
And Chicago, Illinois, among others:
More celebration in the street near Trump Tower in Chicago after Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump… https://t.co/5EjrahoYW7— armando l sanchez (@armando l sanchez) 1604774302
Miley Cyrus's 2009 hit 'Party in the USA' is having quite a moment.
Party In The USA is playing all over the US radios! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/NhZ1nD6BCJ— Miley Updates (@Miley Updates) 1604775177
.@MileyCyrus' "Party in the U.S.A." has re-entered the top 200 on US iTunes.— chart data (@chart data) 1604774558
Even Fox News couldn't ignore the outpouring of support for Biden's win.
Fox News is highlighting celebrations around the country. You love to see it. https://t.co/OBkdn4Ncyi— Adam Parkhomenko (@Adam Parkhomenko) 1604773240
While most people could be seen wearing masks and many appeared to be observing social distancing rules, that wasn't the case for every celebration.
People were quick to remind the jubilant crowds that Covid-19 is still out there, and more people than ever are testing positive for the virus – Friday saw infections surpass the previous high of 125,000 per day.
PANDEMIC!!!! Masks are just one step in preventing transmission. Social distancing is critical. No social distanc… https://t.co/u5MooGnJev— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@Yashar Ali 🐘) 1604774687
By all means enjoy the moment, but stay safe folks!