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First time in 70 years I am experiencing no fireworks on July 4 in America. This is Tampa, FL. It is very quiet.
July 04, 2023 | Self

Posted on 07/04/2023 5:52:11 PM PDT by 4Runner

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To: 4Runner

Plenty fireworks and celebrations in my area in north Georgia. The parade and BBQ was this morning and the festivities lasted all afternoon. Complete with local politicians, craft booths, cotton candy and funnel cakes. In addition there was Christian and Country music and a lot of children having a good time. Lots of Patriotic Americans and fun as everyone celebrated the founding of our nation.

The fireworks in my neighborhood started around dark and have been going on since then even with the rain coming down on and off all evening. We live in the woods quite away from the nearest neighbors, but I can look out the window and see the fireworks exploding above the tree line from all sides.

So don’t despair. There are plenty of American patriots still here in our country and they are holding dear our principles of freedom as much as ever!


81 posted on 07/04/2023 7:27:16 PM PDT by CFW (old and retired)
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To: right way right

I find this post very truthful..


82 posted on 07/04/2023 7:29:10 PM PDT by glimmerman70
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To: 4Runner

In Tampa, the likelihood of lightning storms causes them to take the first of the two or three days they can do it.
That was July 2nd or 3rd this year. Good weather and it happens earlier.


83 posted on 07/04/2023 7:29:18 PM PDT by George from New England
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To: 4Runner

They probably don’t want to offend the Africans, Muslims and Mexicans. The obnoxious and ignorant living in this country theese days prefer the naked homo clowns in “pride parades”.


84 posted on 07/04/2023 7:31:12 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (A man in NM is killed over a movie theater seat. The azhos in The Swamp think guns are the problem. )
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To: 4Runner

There’s plenty of boom boom going on here in rural KY. I guess I’m getting cynical in my old age. It doesn’t make much sense to me to celebrate independence by setting off fireworks made in China.


85 posted on 07/04/2023 7:33:37 PM PDT by FlatulusMaximus
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To: cowboyusa; logi_cal869

Where are YOU, “cowboy” *usa*, if you don’t mind us asking?

Are you even in the USA?


86 posted on 07/04/2023 7:33:38 PM PDT by Jane Long (What we were told was a conspiracy theory in ‘20 is now fact. Land of the sheep, home of the knaves)
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To: logi_cal869

Quiet, here, in TX ... tonight.

Probably because so many have to get up and GO TO WORK, tomorrow.

I know....what a concept, right?

(I just heard a few rip, as I typed this...lol.)


87 posted on 07/04/2023 7:35:09 PM PDT by Jane Long (What we were told was a conspiracy theory in ‘20 is now fact. Land of the sheep, home of the knaves)
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To: gitmo

Hearing plenty of fireworks in our rural area of southeastern North Carolina.


88 posted on 07/04/2023 7:37:57 PM PDT by Southnsoul
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To: Albion Wilde

Our members’ clothes were blatantly red, white, and blue. The men who typically wear sober ties go a little crazy for July 4th.


89 posted on 07/04/2023 7:38:09 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam
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To: 4Runner

Here in Louisiana our three towns staggered the firework shows so one could go to all three! One on Sat./Sun./Mon. worked out pretty good. (Slidell/Mandeville/Covington.)


90 posted on 07/04/2023 7:38:43 PM PDT by mythenjoseph (Positive outlook)
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To: 4Runner

Plenty fireworks noise here in St Johns county, Florida. It is reliably red and has highest average income in Florida.


91 posted on 07/04/2023 7:40:24 PM PDT by entropy12 (Career politician DeSantis is there to build wealth. Trump is there to lose wealth to serve people.)
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To: 4Runner

Have you seen a hearing doctor lately? J/K


92 posted on 07/04/2023 7:47:09 PM PDT by entropy12 (Career politician DeSantis is there to build wealth. Trump is there to lose wealth to serve people.)
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To: 4Runner

I’m losing beauty sleep it’s endless


93 posted on 07/04/2023 7:49:43 PM PDT by NWFree (Sigma male 🤪)
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To: cowboyusa

In central PA we had a huge celebration. The town leans so far left that some don’t attend but thousands of cars from the hinterland are now trying to get out of town. It was beautiful…they add new bigger ones every year. 🇺🇸


94 posted on 07/04/2023 7:51:10 PM PDT by Greenidgypsy (I loathe the MSM.)
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To: 4Runner

Until last year I lived in Temple Terrace for 35 years. They always had nice fireworks on the 4th. Now I’ve retreated so far into rural W. TN that we have to pipe in sunshine - but I still hear PLENTY of fireworks outside at this very moment.


95 posted on 07/04/2023 7:52:40 PM PDT by The Duke
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To: cowboyusa

Oregon


96 posted on 07/04/2023 7:54:47 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: 4Runner

We should all celebrate, void laws limiting.


97 posted on 07/04/2023 7:56:23 PM PDT by Reno89519 (DeSantis 2024. Successful Governor, Honorable Veteran, Respectful, Respected.)
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To: 4Runner

Here in Lynchburg, Virginia we’ve been having fireworks 🎆🎇 since Friday night. Today has been the local residents setting off their own fireworks. Some times it sounded like a war zone. Had many wish me a happy 4th for the greatest country ever.


98 posted on 07/04/2023 7:58:11 PM PDT by oldvirginian (When the Devil saw me on my knees with my head down he thought he'd won, until he heard me say Amen )
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To: Mermaid Girl

We’re raising hell in NE Ocala


99 posted on 07/04/2023 7:58:30 PM PDT by cport (How can political capital be spent on a bunch of ingrates)
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To: 4Runner

Fireworks all day here in Fleming Island (South of Jacksonville, FL). Still going on now at almost 11:00pm. Tomorrow all the whiners will be whining that their dogs were terrified and ran away. Also whining that they couldn’t sleep and tomorrow’s a work day. Those types are more concerned about their dogs than their appreciation of Independence Day. $crew em.

Is that too harsh?


100 posted on 07/04/2023 7:58:34 PM PDT by Afterguard
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