MIAMI (WSVN) – Fourth of July is a major chapter in the history of the country, and people in South Florida made sure to celebrate with a bang. <\/p>\n
Fireworks lit up the sky on Saturday, as Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, 250 years of independence.<\/p>\n
A celebration was held at Bayfront Park called \u2018250 United,\u2019 which included a drone show.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great that the 250th anniversary is the same time as the World Cup. So, I think it\u2019s going to be a really special year to celebrate here,\u201d said attendee Isabella Lopez.<\/p>\n
The FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park turned into a party, celebrating soccer and countries from around the world, and the U.S.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to be here, America 250,\u201d said attendee Albert Guerra.<\/p>\n
\u201cCelebrate the Fourth, and because like we love FIFA,\u201d said attendee Isabella Guerra. <\/p>\n
People in cities throughout South Florida honored America\u2019s birthday. <\/p>\n
Music echoed throughout Tropical Park on Saturday afternoon. People danced, played games, and spent time with their family.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo me as an immigrant, being American is a second chance. It\u2019s actually having a better life. It\u2019s actually having a better future for my daughter,\u201d said an attendee. <\/p>\n
Similar celebrations happened in Fort Lauderdale, along Las Olas and Miami Beach.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverybody enjoy and be proud of USA. Let\u2019s go,\u201d said Elisa Thomas. <\/p>\n
The holiday means so much to so many.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was born here. My parents are immigrants. Every day they tell me how happier they are to be here, so it just feels great to celebrate it,\u201d said an attendee. <\/p>\n
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