PHOTOS: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce fireworks party

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce threw a very VIP bash at the beach Wednesday to celebrate the Fourth of July. Hundreds of participants swilled Buds, chomped on grub provided by Mattison’s and jammed to the Ted Stevens Band, before gathering on the beach to watch the fireworks explode.

The photos below, all snapped by Rachel Levey-Baker, give you some idea of the fun that was had. Enjoy:

Raffle sales
Food catered by Mattison's
The crowd
The kids' craft table
Mmm... beer
The crowd
The crowd
The Ted Stevens Band, which provided top-notch '50s and '60s covers
The crowd
The main event
The main event
The main event
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