OVIEDO, Fla. – It’s a Fourth of July celebration – just two days late.
Last year, Oviedo City Council members voted 4-1 to hold their Independence Day celebration two days after the holiday on July 6 at the Oviedo Mall parking lot.
It was decision many criticized, especially because the fireworks-only show cost taxpayers around $46,000.
However, dozens who filled the parking lot Saturday night say they’re happy with the decision.
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“I don’t think the residents mind. I like it better when it’s like this,” said Lisa Cashman.
Lisa and Bill Cashman said they believe the weekend celebration is a great idea and brings more people to the Oviedo Mall.
However, they also believe it was also a missed opportunity.
“I think Oviedo could capitalize it on it a little bit more. They could have had more food trucks, made more money off of it,” Lisa Cashman said.
People had mixed opinions on holding the event on July 6 again next year, but most want to celebrate on a weekend.
They plan to share their thoughts when the council decides again on the celebration at the end of this year.
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