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From Juneteenth to July 4. Plus mangoes. Miramar events to add to your calendar

The city will cap its July 4 celebration at Miramar Regional Park with a fireworks show that’s scheduled to start at 9 p.m.
The city will cap its July 4 celebration at Miramar Regional Park with a fireworks show that’s scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Photo from Elisha Terada via Unsplash

Three recent stories about community events in and around Miramar highlighted a Juneteenth Family Day celebration, a mango festival and a July 4 fireworks event tied to America’s 250th anniversary.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

Miramar’s Juneteenth Family Day features culture, book signing

The city is hosting a free Juneteenth Family Day at City Hall Plaza on Friday, with hands-on activities and performances that spotlight Black culture and history. A big highlight is a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winner Eugene Robinson for his book “Freedom Lost, Freedom Won.”

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Celebrate South Florida gold at Broward mango festival

Broward County’s “only mango festival” is Sunday, June 21, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, promising tastings, vendors and mango-themed experiences. There are multiple ticket tiers, including an “exotic mango flight” tasting.

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Miramar’s free July 4 event to honor America’s 250th anniversary

Miramar’s free Independence Day celebration returns July 4 at Miramar Regional Park with food trucks, a DJ dance party, a kids zone and fireworks at 9 p.m. This year the city is also tying the event to the national America250 campaign, marking the country’s 250th anniversary.

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