Patriotic in the Park

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One of the hundreds of flags handed out during the celebration.


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"It's a Grand Old Flag" ,sung by the crowd while waving their flags.


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A heavy rain just added to the determination to enjoy the music and fellowship.

Crowds enjoyed a patriotic festival complete with live music sponsored by the Aloma Baptist Church of Winter Park. There were games and face painting for the kids, free food and drink as well as free flags and stickers celebrating the 4th of July. A drenching rain did little to wet the enthusiasm of the energetic crowd.

Vigil for Neda

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One of many marchers holding a photo of Neda.

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Little dots of light give presence to hundreds of candles carried by marchers for Neda.

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Two women take part in Iranian songs and chants of "Death to the dictator!"

Approximately 500 people gathered at the Lake Eola band shell in Orlando on Thursday evening to hold a candleight vigil and march in rememberance of Neda, a young woman killed during the protests in Iran. The march was peaceful and ended where it began at the band shell. Upon returning to the shell, the marchers sang several Iranian songs holding their candles. The vigil was finished by a very loud chanting of "Death to the dictator" in Iranian. An unusual thing to hear in America.

Orlando Thanks the Magic.

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The citizens of Orlando held a "Thank You" party for the Orlando Magic in front of City Hall this morning.

Remnants of a Dream

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A solitary balloon, the remnants of a dream, makes it's way down Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando.

Magic Host Lakers for Game 5 of the NBA Finals

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The Goodyear blimp circled the Amway Arena as fans enjoyed the pre-game festivities.

Magic Support

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The Orlando Police Mounted Patrol show support for the Magic.

Trash Talk Needed for Game Five?

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These signs are all around Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando. After the Magic's disappointing loss on Thursday night some trash talk might be in order. Game five starts at the Arena at 9 p.m.