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Lakeland Celebrates Red, White, And Kaboom for 22nd Year by James Coulter The City of Lakeland celebrated the country of the red, white, and blue with the red, white, and kaboom of fireworks during its annual Fourth of July celebration on Sunday. Despite the cloudy, rainy weather earlier that day,…
Kevin Cook, Lakeland's spokesperson, said the city will not require attendees to adhere to any health safety guidelines — such as wearing a face mask or social distancing — following Gov. Ron DeSantis' May 3 order suspending all local COVID restrictions. "But, things could change based on COVID numbers as we get closer to the event," Cook wrote in an email to The Ledger. Out of precaution, the city has cancelled this year's watermelon eating contest due to the virus. The celebration will kick off with a live concert featuring the Tampa-based 60 West Band, a professional top ...
Lakeland's Red, White and Kaboom will take place this year 2021 plans announced and last updated 2021-05-07 09:50:32-04 LAKELAND, Fla. â Lakeland's annual Independence Day event, Red, White & Kaboom, will take place this year on Saturday, July 3. The event will take place at Lake Mirror, along the Frances Langford Promenade, from 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Fireworks will go off at 9 p.m. City of Lakeland The city is asking those that attend to bring at least one non-perishable food item to be donated to Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE). Volunteers will collect the canned items. T...