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Families across the Valley celebrated the Fourth of July in different ways Saturday, from community gatherings to cooling off at the pool, all to mark America’s independence and a major milestone, the nation’s 250th birthday.<\/p>\n

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In Mesa, Erin Gallagher said the holiday is about celebrating freedom with the people around her.<\/p>\n

“Today is the day of freedom. I’m from a military background. I very much know the sacrifices that come with this day,\u201d Gallagher said.<\/p>\n

Gallagher was among those celebrating at Candlelight Park in Mesa.<\/p>\n

“It is family. We get together, and we celebrate the good and the bad, and this is what America means: coming together, celebrating together,\u2019 Gallagher added.<\/p>\n

Across the Valley in Litchfield Park, families spent the Fourth cooling off at the city’s annual Splash Bash.<\/p>\n

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Lifeguard Cael Schwartz said the day carries a deeper meaning.<\/p>\n

“250 years ago, you know, a quarter millennium ago, we signed the Declaration of Independence and, you know, we fought hard for that,\u201d Schwartz told ABC15.<\/p>\n

Schwartz said he is headed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and feels a duty to serve his country.<\/p>\n

“I wanted to go into the military because I felt like it was my duty to protect and serve our country,\u201d Schwartz added.<\/p>\n

Back in Mesa, Gallagher said her message this Fourth of July is simple.<\/p>\n

“Happy Fourth of July. Celebrate and enjoy the freedom that is upon us,\u201d Gallagher concluded.<\/p>\n

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