ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — The sky lit up over Cranes Roost Park as fireworks exploded over Altamonte Springs Wednesday night.
Organizers expected more than 175,000 to attend the Red Hot and Boom celebration.
A large crowd was already gathered at the main stage early Wednesday afternoon before the fireworks launched.
As the crowds continued to grow, so did some challenges with parking.
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"If you go on our website on altamonte.org and click on the Red Hot and Boom link, they'll give you maps on there where to park,” said Officer Michelle Sosa, with the Altamonte Springs Police Department. “Altamonte Mall is one of the areas where you can park and surrounding areas."
With the crowds and the steamy temperatures, organizers stressed the importance of staying hydrated.
"It's Florida and it's July, so drink lots of water, bring some sunscreen,” said Altamonte Springs City Manager Frank Martz. “We're gonna have water and food all day long for you."
Among this year's headliners were Madison Beer, Asher Angel and Dean Lewis.
About 200 police officers were on security duty.
As usual, when the fireworks are over, traffic will be heavy, so organizers are asking visitors to be patient when leaving.
Crowds are packing Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs to celebrate Independence Day one day early. Live coverage from “Red, Hot and Boom” on #WFTVat6 @WFTV pic.twitter.com/EFumgS6HYA
— Ken Tyndall (@KenTyndallWFTV) July 3, 2019
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