Displays of red, white and blue are popping up all over town as the community prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

Seguin's Parks and Recreation Department as well as its Main Street Program are putting in the work and preparing for the city's two biggest patriotic events - Fireworks Fiesta and the Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade.

Felicia Frazar is the managing editor of the Seguin Gazette.