ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Red Hot & Boom has returned with a bang.

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Thousands of people packed the area at Cranes Roost Park for this year’s 25th anniversary event.

The city had special plans for the silver anniversary: 25 minutes of fireworks.

PHOTOS: Red Hot & Boom returns to Altamonte Springs

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Red Hot & Boom returns Red Hot & Boom celebrated its 25th anniversary in Altamonte Springs Sunday. (wftv.com)

Sunday marked the first Red Hot & Boom display since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

About 150,000 people were expected to attend.

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The city brought back its floating stage and booked artists including TikTok-famous Jvke and the Chicago-based band The Walters.

Altamonte Police Department worked with 13 different agencies including federal, state and local, spreading them throughout the event along with undercover officers.

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VIDEO: Crowds gather for return of Red Hot & Boom despite threat of rain Crowds gather for return of Red Hot & Boom despite threat of rain

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