superstorm sandy last october. it took months for crews to repair broken walk ways and dry out the small island. first-time tourists say they cannot wait to see her in person. >> just part of america, pretty much. you just always dreamed to see it in person. >> a ceremony will be held in new york city this morning at 10:30 eastern marking lady liberty's valiant return to action. >> preparations are also underway in our nation's capital where a birthday bash is about to begin celebrating this independence day. in washington, d.c. with the latest this morning. good morning, holly. you look very patriotic. >> when you live in the nation's capital, you actually have several options in your closet in terms of patriotic wear. we celebrate it big here. and there is no better place to do just that. they know how to do it. they do it year after year. that's why many people make this a destination spot on