Thousands attend the 28th Annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park in Orange on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Thousands watch the fireworks show during the 28th Annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park in Orange on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Families watch the fireworks show during the 28th Annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park in Orange on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Catherine Tanksley and her husband Rufus sing the National Anthem during the 28th Annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park in Orange on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Orange County Master Chorale performs during the 28th Annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park in Orange on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Families gather beneath the giant projector to watch the entertainment and fireworks during the 28th Annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park in Orange on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Harper Sistrunk, 9, opens her arms as she sings along during patriotic songs as her sister Claire 5, and parents Marion Daniel keep warm under a blanket during the 28th Annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park in Orange on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Brandy Romero and her daughter Gwen, 4, watch the entertainment during the 28th Annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park in Orange on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Thousands watch the fireworks show during the 28th Annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park in Orange on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The city of Orange kicked off the holiday this week with a bang.
The city has a tradition of kick-starting the celebration of American Independence with a fireworks show for the community on July 3. Crowds turned out at Grijalva Park for entertainment and the sky show.
