
Waterside residents gather outside for a closeup view of the fireworks. (Photos by Maria Rocha-Buschel)
By Maria Rocha-Buschel
Last week’s holiday came at the end of a heatwave that threatened a downpour, but the occasional raindrops didn’t dampen the lively party at Waterside Plaza for the July 4th holiday last Wednesday.
As always, after the sunset, hundreds if not thousands of people headed outside for a front-row seat to the Macy’s fireworks display.
In the hours leading up to the show, residents as well as local elected officials shared hot dogs and hamburgers on the plaza. Local politicians in attendance were reflective on the American experience, particularly of immigrants, because of the recent changes in immigration policy that resulted in children being separated from their parents at the country’s southern border.