Josh Cross, 12, of Bonita Springs can’t ring the bell in the high striker carnival game Friday, July 4, 2014 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs. Thousands came to celebrate the nation’s independence with the annual Star Spangled Bonita event. It kicked off with a morning parade followed by celebration in the park featuring live music, food, games, annual bed races, eating contests, fireworks and more. (Corey Perrine/Staff)
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