Costa Mesa gets a jump on Independence Day with a July 3 celebration

Quick, without Googling it: How many people signed the Declaration of Independence? In which country did fireworks originate? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Which Costa Mesa elected official has a birthday closest to July 4?
Kate Fitzpatrick, 3, of Costa Mesa, smiles as she enjoys an inflatable slide during the City of Costa Mesa’s July 3 celebration at the OC Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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