KSIB - Linking Osceola County Since 1995 - Happy Independence Day

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Happy Independence Day - Local Fourth Of July Celebrations

Fourth of July Fireworks behind the Washington Monument It is time once more to celebrate the results of our struggle for independence with barbeques, fireworks, and fun in the sun (or rain as the case may be) - but let us not forget the reason for our festivities!

For many American citizens we have come to take for granted our rights and freedoms and have come to enjoy the Fourth of July as a time for parties and social events.

In essays written by young and old we are reminded of the struggle and courage it takes to achieve freedom, and the hope and promise that America holds for its people. And while we applaud the authors of these essays, and award them for scholastic excellence, we somehow manage to ignore the true meaning of this historical day through our own in-actions.

Thank you to all the men and women of our Armed Forces today and days gone by who have sacrificed more than most in the name of our freedom.

Harold Werner of Chula Vista, California eloquently stated in the Epoch Times after last year’s celebration that “.[We celebrate Fourth of July because]… this was the first time in history people stood up and created a new form of government that’s protective of individual freedoms. And that is probably the most important aspect because from this we get our Constitution that gives us the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to bear arms if we wish, and the freedom to pursue happiness, if you will. And the Fourth of July is a recognition and celebration of that beginning moment which established this country.”

St. Cloud Fourth of July Activities

The St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce has put together quite a lineup of 4th of July celebrations starting at 1:00PM with the All American Baby Contest, and continuing through the evening until the fireworks at the lakeshore scheduled for 9:15PM. Events include:

1:00 PM - All American Baby Contest - Upstairs Marina Building

5:00 PM - “Wife Carrying Race” - Beach

5:00 PM - 10th Street Band - Boat Basin

5:30 PM - Performance “Our Great Declaration” - Amphitheatre

6:00 - 10:00 PM - Kenyon Lockry - City Stage West Side

6:00 - 11:00 PM - Beer Garden Opens - Beer Garden West Side

6:45 PM - Performance “Our Great Declaration” - Ampitheatre

7:30 PM - Black Belt World-Ninja Demonstration - Boat Basin

9:15 PM - Reading of the Declaration of Independence - City Stage West Side

9:15 PM - Fireworks - SPONSORED BY CITY OF ST. CLOUD

American Legion Post 80 is going all out with a 4th of July barbecue dinner of pulled pork and all the traditional fixings for the low price of $5 for adults, $2.50 for children. The dinner, in the Legion’s newly renovated Civic Hall facility, will be available prior to the evening’s Lakefront fireworks. The shuttle will leave from the Civic Hall on Pennsylvania Avenue with service from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to the Lakefront. Return trips to the Civic Hall will be from 9:45 p.m. to 11:20 p.m.

It should also be noted that the Circle K Convenience Store on Michigan and 13th Street in St. Cloud is offering .25 cent hot-dogs and .49 cent fountain refills for the weekend and through the end of July! When asked about the extra work involved in providing such a low cost American favorite, the CSR on duty surprisingly confessed that they enjoy the extra work because it means more happy customers. The sale appears to be available at all Circle K locations.

Kissimmee Fourth of July Activities

The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents “An American Tradition” July 4th fireworks show on Saturday, July 4 at the Kissimmee Lakefront Marina. The event is scheduled to take place from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.