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Thousands Enjoy Myrtle Beach Independence Day Celebration

By developer Jun 30, 2009

By Heather Gale

Shagging, the Twist, inflatable slides, food, music, fireworks and games all welcomed more than 2,000 residents and visitors to BB&T Coastal Field June 28 for the annual Myrtle Beach Independence Day celebration.

The event's festive, family-oriented atmosphere has attracted thousands of visitors over the years. This year was no different, as families took to the stadium's playing field with lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Kids split time between eating snacks and running about to play with friends.










Among the visitors was Pier-Francesco Mini, a visitor from Italy, who soaked in the atmosphere from his picnic blanket while enjoying his Burger King. Mini was excited to see a great American pastime in this Independence Day celebration.

"This is a very strange thing for me," he said. "In Europe, we don't have such a celebration. We only see it in movies."

Mini said his cousins Laura Smith and Tommaso Mini, both of Myrtle Beach, brought him to the celebration to show him a good time.

"I really like it," he said. "It is an ideal American experience."

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