Marking the Fourth, South Florida-style: Scenes from the colorful celebrations
By Alie Skowronski and
Lauren Witte
Attendees watch the fireworks during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla.
Lauren Witte
lwitte@miamiherald.com
A parade of red, white and blue in Key Biscayne. Fireworks in every major coastal city, and just about every neighborhood street. South Florida marked Independence Day 2023 in signature style. Here are some scenes from the Tuesday celebrations:
Attendees watch the fireworks during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Attendees watch the fireworks during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Attendees watch the fireworks during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Attendees watch the fireworks during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Marger performs during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Genesis Diaz performs “Firework” by Katy Perry after the firework show ended during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
An attendee takes a photo of the American flag during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Evelyn Lopez (right), 15, watches as Rowin Cruz (left), 16, bounces the ball off his feet before kicking it toward Jender Bencomo (middle), 14, during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Jose Tesorero takes a photo as sunset approaches during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Manasa Mamidoju, 21, dances during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Fabiola Angulo, 46, looks at Instagram with her husband, Marlon Amaya, 49, and daughter, Marcella Amaya, 9, while waiting for the fireworks to start during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Kaklin Lozano sings and dances to covers of Whitney Houston songs during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Attendees watch musical performances during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Sisters-in-law Diana Cruz (left) and Margarita Quijada (right) dance together during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Alexander Brigantty (left) and Xiomara Zayas (right) laugh and dance during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
A customer buys a hot dog from Chill N’ Burger during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
Jorge Corona, 25, of Piacere Pizza picks up a pizza before sliding it into the oven to bake during the Fourth of July Bayfront Park Celebration at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Miami, Fla. Lauren Witte lwitte@miamiherald.com
At a parade on Key Biscayne, Josefa Munoz, center with no hat, and Filipa Iraguen, right, watch the Fourth of July marchers along Crandon Boulevard. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Members of the Key Biscayne Kids Marketplace group prepare a float before the Fourth of July parade along Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Maria Saez ,10, center, watches the marching band during the Fourth of July parade along Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Laura Marmol, right, with Active Seniors on the Key, hands out beads to Ivette Yrizarry, from the Key Biscayne Women’s Club, before the Fourth of July parade along Crandon Boulevard. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Olivia Capurro and her dog, Brownie, help get the Girl Scout troop ready before the Fourth of July parade along Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
Happy birthday, America. Celebrants on a patriotic float during the Fourth of July parade along Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published July 4, 2023 at 4:19 PM.
