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S A N TA M O N I C A
REFLECTING THE CONCERNS OF THE COMMUNITY smmirror.com
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July 7 – 12, 2018 Volume XX, Issue 51
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A M E R IC A !
By Jennifer Eden
Thousands of Santa Monicans came together Saturday evening, June 30, for the annual Celebrate America event on Corsair Field at Santa Monica College. All involved hailed the event as a complete success, with many dressing up for the occasion and making it a highlight of the summer calendar. “This is one event that we just never miss,” resident Cathy Stoole told The Mirror. “It’s something that we look forward to every year and it’s just always so much fun!” Travelling from Inglewood into Santa Monica for the celebration, family of four, the
Prince’s, said that their kids have grown up with the celebration as part of their lives; so much so that young Samuel attended when he was only 4 months old. “I think that’s why he sleeps so well!” joked Wendy Prince. “He got used to fireworks and loud music at such a young age!” The event saw an entire afternoon of entertainment take to the stage, with most attendees brining in blankets, picnics and comfy lounging equipment. There was also the opportunity to find out more about Santa Monica College, learn about the arts’ programs, Broad Stage and KCRW, before the main event – fireworks!
Photos: Morgan Genser. ABOVE – 1 ½-year-old Caleb Vinton wearing a patriotic shirt is tossed up and caught by his father Bryan. DIRECT LEFT – 2 ½-year-old Hanna Aguilera looks up at the American Flag that she is waving around as she runs around on the football field.
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FAR LEFT – Fireworks explode in the sky as children and adults watch from below.
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