For the first time in 30 years, the Florida Panthers can enjoy a summer with a Stanley Cup Championship under their belts

Happy Fourth of July to all of THN Florida’s American readers!

It’s the first time since the inception of the Florida Panthers that fans have been able to celebrate July 4th as Stanley Cup Champions.

If that means you break out the special fireworks or crack open a bottle of something a little more expensive than Bud Light or decide tonight is the night to light up that super rare cigar you’ve been saving…you probably won’t be alone in doing so.

If ever there was a time for Panthers fans to live it up on Independence Day, this is it.

Since today is a holiday, let’s keep things light and enjoy some of the fun from the past few months.

Here are a few videos from the Stanley Cup Playoffs that should bring a smile to your face on this mid-week holiday.

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