Lakeland Hosts 25th Annual Red, White and Kaboom

Lakeland hosts 25th annual Red, White and Kaboom

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) -- Thousands of people in Lakeland celebrated the Fourth of July a day early. This year marked the 25th year the city hosted Red, White and Kaboom. LIST: Fourth of July events in Tampa Bay News Channel 8 reporter Nicole Rogers asked Auhbru Brown, "How many years have you been coming here?" "Probably 11 years," she responded. Brown is 11 and has been coming to the annual celebration since she was a newborn. She said th…

Rain spares Lakeland's annual Red, White & Kaboom celebration

There were no raindrops at Lake Mirror on a pleasant Thursday night. Instead, there were thousands of smiles and just as many oohs and ahs, as a huge fireworks show lit up Lakeland.Leading up to the citys annual Red, White & Kaboom, the weather looked dicey.Plenty strategized hours before the show at Lake Mirror by snagging covered spots and bringing plenty of rain gear.Just made sure I had my ponchos and my umbrellas, and were ready to go, said…

Red, white & BBQ: one family, including two young chefs, prepares for a busy Fourth of July

Video shows Fattys Bar-B-Que grilled ribs, chicken, and soft shell crab, and Ramen Olivers signature homemade sauce. Owner Ramen Oliver blends years of culinary experience with recipes passed down from his mother and aunt. His daughters7-year-old Avionna and 9-year-old Laynieare already stepping into the family business, helping prep orders and learning what it takes to run a kitchen. Fattys operates out of The Essential Gathering Place in on 42…