Hundreds Gather to Celebrate America's Birthday at Santa Monica College Sunday

Santa Monica residents and neighbors gathered on the lawn to celebrate the 247th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. It was the first time since the Covid emergency began in March 2020, that the City sponsored the annual gathering.

Attendees were treated to fireworks, music and a show, but brought their own food. Several hundred people attended, including this photographer.

IMG 1) Many people like the ones above brought their own food and had picnics on Corsair field at Santa Monica College during "Celebrate America" on Saturday July 1 2023 held at SMC for the first time in 3 years due to covid

IMG2 )Seven year old Georgie Kaliszwski with a firefighter sticker on her sweatshirt and wearing an I love the USA headband on her head at Santa Monica College on July 1st 2023 at "Celebrate America" at SMC which was held for the first time in 3 years due to Covid

IMG3)Left Pail Bradley and Cheryll Watson dance to the music being played in the background at Santa Monica College during "Celebrate America" on July 1st 2023 Celebrate America was held at SMC for the first time in 2 years due to Covid

IMG4)5 year old Charlie Homich wears a headband with stars attached to it while at Santa Monica College on July 1st 2023 for "Celebrate America". Celebrate America was at SMC for the first time in three years due to the covid outbreak

IMG5)5 year old Adelina Gonzlez waves a glow stick while wearing Fourth of July party glasses at Santa Monica College on July 1st 2023 during the Celebrate America event held at SMC. Celebrate America was at SMC for the first time in 3 years due to the covid outbreak

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