July 2016

CELEBRATIONS
by David Volz
Fourth of July Fun
The Fourth of July is a time when people get together to honor
the nation, spend time with family, friends, and watch fireworks.
Coral Springs Commissioner Larry Vignola said, “We celebrate
our independence on the Fourth of July. Coral Springs will have
the best and safest fireworks
show. We want people to
come to Mullins Park and have
a good time.”
Coral Springs will be offering
a large family event at Mullins
Park from 6 to 9pm. During
the early evening, people will
be able to enjoy family time
at the park. There will be food
trucks and an interactive disc
jockey. There will be inflatable
slides and a bounce house.
Civic organizations will offer
hamburgers, funnel cakes, and
other treats. At 9pm there will
be a big fireworks display.
“This is an event that families
truly enjoy. We get a big
crowd. People should bring
blankets and chairs. We are
hoping for good weather,” said
Joan Dowling, superintendent
of the Coral Springs recreation
department.
Pompano Beach will celebrate
the Fourth of July with
live music, featuring Chain
Reaction, a Journey Tribute
Band. The party starts at 6pm
followed by a live DJ and
fireworks at 9pm. It will take
place at the Pompano Beach
Fishing Pier and Public Beach.
Tamarac will host a Fourth July
All American Celebration at the Tamarac Sports Complex at 9901
Northwest 77th Street. There will be live music by the Free Radicals.
Food trucks will be on site along with a kid’s area with face painting,
inflatable rides, interactive games, and arts and crafts. The fun starts
at 6 pm with fireworks at 9pm.
Boca Raton will have a Fabulous Fourth Celebration at 1000
Northwest Spanish River Boulevard at the Spanish River Athletic
“It is a great celebration of American
Independence and a nice holiday.”
-Parkland Mayor Michael Udine
Facility at Countess deHoernle Park. It begins at 6:30 pm with family
activities, a live band at 7pm, and fireworks at 9 pm.
The City of Parkland does not have a fireworks display or a family
event on the Fourth of July. Mayor Udine encourages residents to
attend one of the nearby
city’s celebration.
The Fourth of July
celebrates the legal
separation of the original
13 colonies of the United
States from Great Britain
during the American
Revolution. The actual
separation took place
on July 2, 1776 when
the Second Continental
Congress voted to
approve a resolution of
independence, that had
been proposed in June
by Richard Henry Lee
of Virginia, declaring
the United States
independent from Great
Britain. The Declaration of
Independence explained
this decision and Thomas
Jefferson was the main
author. This document
was approved on July 4
after Congress debated it
and made some revisions.
Thomas Jefferson, John
Adams, and Benjamin
Franklin wrote that they
signed the Declaration of
Independence on July 4,
however most historians
believe the Declaration
of Independence was
actually signed on August 2, 1776, according to Wikipedia.
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal
holiday. It is also a major summer holiday when many people have
family barbecues and enjoy evening fireworks displays. Most of the
events take place outdoors. Community leaders will often appear at
Fourth of July events and praise the United States and its citizens. P
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