Winter Garden Magazine August 2014 | Page 17

THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN Annual Party in the Park was held on Friday, July 4, 2014. It was a great turn out of city residents and visitors. Vendors were set up selling delicious goodies, crafts, jewelry, face painting, etc. while a great band belted out familiar rock and roll tunes. Strolling through the grounds by Tanner Hall, families were setting up lawn chairs and blankets in preparation for the big event. Adults and children showed their patriotism by dressing in red, white, and blue. The ominous skies threatened rain but not a drop fell. As the sun set over Lake Apopka, the moment we all were waiting for came at 9:15 pm when the evening ended with a spectacular firework display. The crowd silenced when the first blast occurred. We all watched in awe as the light show continued. Strangers coming together with pride in celebration of our country’s independence. We may come from different walks of life but we came together under the lights to show our pride in being Americans. AUGUST 2014  |  WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE   |  17