City of Orlando Apologizes for Downer 4th Message

ORLANDO -- A message first posted on the City of Orlando's website inviting people to the city's Independence Day fireworks display has generated outrage and led the city to issue an apology.

It began by saying there really wasn't much reason to party. "A lot of people probably don't want to celebrate our nation right now, and we can't blame them..." it began.

The Orlando lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police called the posting "inflammatory" and "in poor taste."

Fox 35 reports the message didn't go over well, leading to an apology from the city. "We understand these words offended some of our residents, which was not our intent," part of the statement read.

Here is the original post, as preserved here.

A lot of people probably don’t want to celebrate our nation right now, and we can’t blame them. When there is so much division, hate and unrest, why on earth would you want to have a party celebrating any of it? 

But in all seriousness, you know in your heart, Fourth of July fireworks are amazing, especially when you are standing in 90° heat, 100% humidity, next to 100,000 of your closest friends. In that moment, something takes over and we all become united in an inexplicable bond. Yes, America is in strife right now, but you know what...we already bought the fireworks. 🤷‍♀️ 

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