Baby, You're a Firework

Coconut Grove, Miami’s cozy hamlet, is all about American pride. This Friday, there will be an old-fashioned picnic at the Barnacle (3485 Main Hwy.) and the annual hot-dog-eating contest at CocoWalk (3015 Grand Ave.), plus balloon animals, face painting and art, and, of course, killer fireworks at Peacock Park (2820...

By Hannah Sentenac

July 3, 2014

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Coconut Grove, Miami’s cozy hamlet, is all about American pride. This Friday, there will be an old-fashioned picnic at the Barnacle (3485 Main Hwy.) and the annual hot-dog-eating contest at CocoWalk (3015 Grand Ave.), plus balloon animals, face painting and art, and, of course, killer fireworks at Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Rd.). Take along a lawn chair and settle in for the aerial spectacle. Stars and Stripes forever!The party starts at 5 p.m. in the park, and fireworks blast off at 9. Admission is free. Visit coconutgrove.com.
Fri., July 4, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., 2014

Hannah Sentenac covers veg food, drink, pop culture, travel, and animal advocacy issues. She is also editor-in-chief of LatestVeganNews.com.

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