{"id":72795,"date":"2026-07-04T20:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T00:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=72795"},"modified":"2026-07-04T20:21:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T00:21:25","slug":"the-t-mims-corp-red-white-kaboom-festival-at-lake-mirror-took-place-last-night-friday-july-3-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/07\/04\/the-t-mims-corp-red-white-kaboom-festival-at-lake-mirror-took-place-last-night-friday-july-3-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom festival at Lake Mirror took place last night, Friday, July 3, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom<\/strong> festival at Lake Mirror took place last night, Friday, July 3, 2026<\/strong>.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because this year marks the United States Semiquincentennial (America 250)<\/strong>, Lakeland leaned heavily into the milestone theme to celebrate 250 years of American history. An estimated 50,000 people filled the Frances Langford Promenade.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a recap of how the community marked the historic milestone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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America 250 Highlights & Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • The America 250 Presentation:<\/strong> At 6:50 PM, the city hosted a special community presentation dedicated to America’s 250th anniversary, featuring the dedication of an America 250 statue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Music:<\/strong> The local youth singing group, The Sing Out Crew<\/em>, kicked things off with a patriotic set and the National Anthem. Afterward, local alt-rock cover band Bully For You<\/em> made its festival debut, playing three high-energy sets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Grand Finale:<\/strong> At 9:00 PM, the celebration culminated in a spectacular, 18-minute professional pyrotechnic display over Lake Mirror, perfectly synchronized to a patriotic soundtrack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    A Massive Night for Downtown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Because the festival coincided with downtown Lakeland’s First Friday<\/strong>, the city was incredibly lively. Beyond the 14 local food trucks lined up at the Magnolia Building parking lot, Catapult hosted a Maker\u2019s Market in its parking lot, and nearby spots like Swan Brewing had live music for spectators watching the fireworks from a distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Giving Back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    True to the event’s 23-year tradition, admission remained free, but attendees were asked to bring canned non-perishable food items. Thousands of items were collected by volunteers to stock the pantry boxes for Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE)<\/strong>, helping local seniors across Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Fort Meade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why July 3rd?<\/strong> Lakeland traditionally hosts Red, White & Kaboom a day early so it doesn’t compete with the July 4th fireworks happening tonight at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium following the Lakeland Flying Tigers game!<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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