Photos: Hundreds see fireworks at Red, White & Boom at Barnet Park, 'I love this country'

The city of Spartanburg presented the annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration at Barnet Park on Thursday.

At Spartanburg's annual Red, White & Boom celebration at Barnet Park, America was honored. The day was filled with music and events throughout Spartanburg, and the night ended with fireworks over Barnet Park after dark.

United States Air Force Veteran Susan Gault of American Legion Spartanburg Post 28 said, "The U.S. Air Force shaped who I am as an American. I love this country and was proud of my service to it."

Vivian Johnson, left, and her daughter Chichi Azikwe, both of Spartanburg, dressed for the event.

"I love my country and came out to the park to have a good time," she said. "In America, you still have a chance to be anything you want."