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Celebrate America’s birthday in style at any of South Florida’s Fourth of July spectaculars. Enjoy concerts, food, crafts and, of course, fireworks at any of these spots from West Palm Beach to Miami.

Broward County

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
Where: Fort Lauderdale Beach
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Festivities at the City of Fort Lauderdale’s annual celebration include games for kids, including a water balloon toss, a DJ and a concert featuring Nucklebusters and the Hep Cat Boo Daddies. Fireworks take place on the beach at 9 p.m.

Hollywood’s Star-Spangled Spectacular
Where: Hollywood Beach and Broadwalk
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Enjoy live music and catch an appearance by Uncle Sam at Hollywood’s annual celebration. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

4th of July Bazaar
Where: Flamingo Gardens
When: Begins at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Ages 12 and over, $12; 4-11, $5.50; under 4, free.
What: Art, jewelry and more will be for sale. The 60 acre botanical garden, all native wildlife exhibits and tours of the historic Wray Home are included in event admission. Free flag visors for kids under 12 while supplies last.

Deerfield Beach 4th of July Celebration
Where: Main Beach Parking Lot
When: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Beachside concert with the Symphony of the Americas begins at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks spectacular featuring The Mad Bomber at 9 p.m.

Fourth of July Celebration - Margate
Where: Margate Blvd. from West Margate Boulevard to East River Drive.
When: Festivities begin at 9:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
What: July Fourth in Margate includes a morning parade along Margate Boulevard, family-friendly fun at Margate Sports Complex in the early evening and a firework spectacular to top it all off.

Independence Day Splash, Craft & Fireworks
Where: Pine Island Park Community Center, Davie
When: Begins at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
What: There’s fun for all ages at this celebration in West Broward. Kids can enjoy a swim party and watch movies, and adults can enjoy live country music. At the end of the day, everyone can watch the fireworks spectacular.

Fireworks in Pompano Beach
Where: City of Pompano Beach Main Beach
When: Begins at 8:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Get comfortable on the sand to watch a spectacular fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean.

Palm Beach County

3rd Annual Old Bridge Park Celebration
Where: Old Bridge Park
When: Festivities begin at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Enjoy a Fourth of July picnic, followed by raffles, games and more.

14th Annual Tropic Fest July 4th Celebration
Where: Bryant Park Bandshell
When: Festivities begin at 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
What: The City of Lake Worth celebrates July 4th live entertainment, games and fireworks.

4th of July Celebration — Delray Beach
Where: Atlantic Ave. & A1A
When: Festivities begin at 8 a.m.
Cost: Free
What: Celebrate July 4th in Delray Beach with a sand-sculpting contest, a flag-raising ceremony, a concert on the beach and fireworks at the end of the night.

City of Boca Raton’s Independence Day Celebration
Where: Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton campus
When: Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Enjoy live music, kids’ activities and fireworks under the stars at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

Fourth of July Celebrations - Wellington
Where: Various locations
When: Begins at noon
Cost: Free
What: Enjoy a pool party at the Aquatics Complex, followed by fun and games at Village Park. Highlights include live musical performances by Bob Hoose and His Orchestra and fireworks.

Fourth on Flagler
Where: Downtown West Palm Beach
When: Begins at 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: See entertainment on three stages, plus enter for your chance to win a Hummer and watch a fireworks display at 9 p.m.

Miami Dade County

4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show
Where: Homestead Sports Complex
When: 4:30 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: The City of Homestead Department of Parks & Recreation is hosting the City’s 4th of July concert & fireworks show.

All-American July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Where: West Country Club Drive
When: Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: The City of Aventura is hosting its 12th annual All-American July 4th fireworks extravaganza. The display can be viewed form any location along the Country Club Drives. Fireworks begin promptly at 9 p.m.

Coconut Grove 4th of July Celebration
Where: Peacock Park
When: Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Fourth of July Celebration with live music, food,and fun for the entire family. Featuring the 1st Annual All-American Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Independance Day Celebration — Doral
Where: JC Bermudez Park
When: Begins at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
What: Get ready for a spectacular Independence Day Celebration. The fun begins with a parade through the heart of the city at 10 a.m. and continues with a picnic, concert and fireworks show starting at 5 p.m. at JC Bermudez Park.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Where: Downtown Delray Beach
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Gallery Stroll and Open House Specials
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Atlantic Avenue in the heart of Delray Beach as you stroll, mingle, dine and dance under the stars.
Enjoy special entertainment, open house specials, meet artists from the Fine Art Galleries and more.

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I am a mother of two children with food allergies. One who is severely allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. He is almost six years old and goes to day camp and they say they are a “Peanut-Free” camp.

I have been on pins and needles each and every day that he is there. It has been a big challenge to make sure that my son is completely safe when eating and participating as a camper even with Epi-pens stationed with the Head counselor and with the nurse—I always worry.

I have discovered that the administration and counselors don’t really have great procedures in place and lack communication between staff members.

They just seem unaware of the consequences of such an allergy. I have caught many slip-ups with procedures and they have thanked me afterwards for pointing things out.

This camp is on its 10th year and you would think they would have everything under control when it comes to severe food allergies.

We need to come together to educate these camps and bring awareness to the people that work there about these severe food conditions.

Please write in your comments if you are a parent of a child with a severe food allergy, and let me know if your child’s camp experience has been a positive or a negative one.