Your complete guide to America's 250th birthday in Tallahassee

Around the country, America 250 celebrations are pulling out the red, white and blue fanfare to celebrate a very big birthday. Here's what you need to know to make the most of Independence Day celebrations around Tallahassee and the Big Bend area.

July Fourth is always a big day of celebrations in the capital city with hot dogs, barbecue, boiled peanuts, snow cones, watermelon and fireworks. However, back in 1776, Florida was still a colony loyal to the British and didn't become an official part of the United States until March 3, 1845.

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