Islamorada rings in America’s 250th with festivities and fireworks

Ellie the Eagle gets a photo with a visiting family. Photo by David Fejer

Locals and visitors dressed in red, white and blue visited Islamorada’s Founders Park for a memorable Independence Day celebration on July 4. Organized by the Upper Keys Rotary Club and Village of Islamorada, the July Fourth festivities brought food trucks, arts and crafts, bounce houses and live entertainment. The family-friendly event also included a patriotic people and puppy parade and picture opportunities with Ellie the Eagle. The evening was capped off with fireworks sponsored by the Key West International Airport.

Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy is one of the many who escaped the snow and frigid temperatures in Western New York. A former crime & court reporter and city editor for two Western New York newspapers, Jim has been honing his craft since he graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2014. In his 5-plus years in the Keys, Jim has enjoyed connecting with the community. Jim is past president of the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club. When he's not working, he's busy chasing his son, Lucas, around the house and enjoying time with family.

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