Independence Day is obviously a big, celebratory deal in this country. That’s certainly true in Florida. But things are a bit different here — where our Amazonian-like temperatures and humidity can hamper the traditional outdoor holiday activities.
And where there’s apparently a state statute that requires all Florida Men to believe municipal fireworks displays aren’t good enough, so they should set off their own aerial arsenal in otherwise quiet neighborhoods. For those reasons, I’ve compiled a list of 10 things Sunshine State residents should — and should not — do this Fourth of July. Don’t: Be the neighborhood fireworks jerk .
If you’re one of those people who believes it’s your patriotic duty to invest two weeks’ pay in projectile explosives, don’t be a dingleberry about it. No fireworks after 10 p.m.
And none on either the 3rd or 5th of July. Not only will the neighborhood cats and dogs thank you, you’ll be less likely to become the target of a nextdoor.com mob.
Do: Watch professionals set off fireworks . You can’t point a Roman candle in Central Florida without hitting a town planning a big display. Mount Dora and Altamonte Springs set theirs off early on Wednesday (which I guess is Independence Day Eve).
On Thursday, there are displays slated in Apopka, Avalon Park, Celebration, Clermont, DeBary, Kissimmee, Leesburg, Sanford, St. Cloud, Tavares, Winter Garden and Winter Springs. And of course there’s the City Beautiful’s traditional Lake.
