Mother Nature steals the show as lightning sets off Florida fireworks display

Independence Day spirits were not dampened after a lightning strike prematurely set off the city of Sanford Florida's fireworks display On Friday afternoon a large storm moved over central Florida and lightning struck the marina area where all of the fireworks for the event were stored in preparation for the event Bianca Gillett Sanford's Strategic Communications Manager announced in a Facebook Live As a upshot a chain of events occurred which lit the fireworks and destroyed equipment used for launching the display We are so thankful that we had no injuries or loss of life stated Gillett disclosed She then invited people to still come out and enjoy the festivities while reminding them not to bring their own fireworks RED STATE NOW OFFERS PREFERRED PARKING FOR PREGNANT WOMENVideo posted to St Johns Rivership Company's Facebook page shows fireworks meant for the Star Spangled Sanford event going off during the daytime with dreary skies in the background Behind those limited minutes were months and months of planning coordination and hard work by countless people who sought nothing more than to give the population a night to remember the local business posted BOAT CATCHES FIRE NEAR CAPE CANAVERAL PASSENGERS SAVED It s hard to put into words how much effort went into this and how hastily it was taken away by forces beyond anyone s control the post continued before thanking first responders and city teams who reacted at once and kept everyone safe Even without fireworks our town comes alive to celebrate Independence Day the city of Sanford posted on its Facebook page The food is delicious the potential in the crowd is electric and we truly appreciate everyone for joining us