Downtown Seguin prepares for biggest tradition
30 May 2023
City of Seguin, Quality of Life, News
Special by Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street & CVB Director
(Seguin) — Soon classic cars, antique tractors, and floats will be making their way down Austin Street through downtown Seguin for the 2023 Biggest Small-Town Fourth of July Parade. The parade has consistently been named one of the best Seguin events by the community as over 8000 people attend to watch the over 150 floats celebrate America’s birthday.
The parade on July 4 at 10:00 a.m. is the culmination of Seguin’s Fourth of July celebrations which start on July 1 with Freedom Fiesta in Central Park, the Patriotic Concert on July 2, and Fireworks Fiesta on July 3.
“The Seguin Main Street Program has been producing the parade for over two decades now, but the parade has been a long-standing tradition for Seguin dating back for decades if not over a century,” said Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street & CVB Director, “It truly is a great time for the community to gather and celebrate.”
All organizations, businesses, and individuals are invited to enter their own float into the parade. All parade floats should be decked out with red, white, and blue. For the safety of spectators, no items can be thrown from parade floats. If your entry includes people marching or walking, the float should also incorporate a vehicle for them to use if they need to take a break from walking. Finally, all floats should be kept family-friendly including any music from the entries.
Parade applications can be found online at www.seguintexas.gov/fourthofjuly or at the Seguin Visitor Center at 116 North Camp Street. Applications are due to the Seguin Main Street office by June 19.
A few reminders for spectators as well. It is July in Texas, so be prepared for some summer heat. Bring your lawn chairs, beverages, sunscreen, umbrellas, and hats. When reserving a spot, do not block the sidewalk until the hour before the parade starts. After the parade ends, please clean up your location including any tape on the sidewalks.
“We hope everyone will come out to celebrate with us with either a parade entry or to be a spectator,” said Kramm, “Seguin truly shines during the Fourth of July holiday.”
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