City apologizes for saying 'a lot of people probably don't want to celebrate our nation'"A statement that questioned if July 4 celebrations were appropriate in the wake of “division, hate and unrest” across the country has prompted cheers, backlash and an apology from the city of Orlando, Florida.
The statement appeared in a July 1 email newsletter that promoted the city's annual "Fireworks at the Fountain 2022," which is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.
“A lot of people probably don’t want to celebrate our nation right now, and we can’t blame them. When there is so much division, hate and unrest, why on earth would you want to have a party celebrating any of it?" the statement began..."
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