Red, White & Boom dazzles Cape Coral

Cape Coral’s Red White & Boom event made its triumphant return after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic and thousands showed up to celebrate freedom.

They say this Fourth of July holds more meaning than ever before. Last year, they felt trapped inside their homes and now they get to remember why they love America.

The sights and sounds that fireworks provide were missed by so many. Now, they’re back.

“It’s good to have everything back to normal, we’re excited to be part of that,” said Thomas Naylor, who came to Cape Coral to experience Sunday night’s display.

Kayla Martinson came over from North Fort Myers. “It feels very welcoming, like freedom like it’s a good Fourth of July to have our freedom back.”

The freedom to be out and about, to be among neighbors, friends and family is something that’s bringing people to Southwest Florida to celebrate the holiday.

The weather was also one of the many reasons people were happy to attend. Food was another and possibly an even bigger motivator.

“The best thing to do on July 4, try some American seafood,” said Robin Pearl, a vendor from Pine Island.

His goal is to bring locals and people from all across the country a taste of seafood right from Southwest Florida’s coast. “You know it feels good to have a good product, it feels good to be part of a great community.”

That means being part of a community that loves their country.