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Orange County Cities Prepare to Celebrate Independence Day

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Orange County Cities Prepare to Celebrate Independence Day
This photo, taken by Huntington Beach spokesperson Julie Toledo, shows the city's July 4 festivities during a previous year. Courtesy of the City of Huntington Beach
Lynn Hackman
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—On July 8, 1776, the first public readings the Declaration of Independence were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square heralded by the ringing of bells and band music.

One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks.

Lynn Hackman
Lynn Hackman
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Lynn is a reporter for the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times, based in Orange County. She has enjoyed a 25-year career as a senior-level strategic public relations and contingency planning executive. An editor, blogger, and columnist, Lynn also has experience as a television and radio show producer and host. For six years, she was co-host of Sunday Brunch with Tom and Lynn on KOCI 101.5 FM. She is also active in the Newport Beach community, serving as chair emeritus of the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, among various positions with other local organizations.
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