(Seguin) – The city of Seguin’s tradition of hosting its annual Fireworks Show one day early, on July 3rd, continues tonight. And, while the rockets will still red glare tonight, where you watch them from might look a little different this year. That’s because two of the city’s most popular fireworks-watching spots — Max Starcke Park West and the adjacent golf course — will be off limits this year due to major renovations at the Starcke Park Golf Course.
Jack Jones, Seguin parks and recreation director, says with construction crews hard at work at the golf course, those prime areas for watching fireworks will be off-limits during this year’s show.
“The Seguin fireworks show is the best display you’ll see outside of San Antonio or Austin,” said Jones. “However, with the Starcke Park Golf Course under construction, all of Max Starcke Park West and Fred Byrd Drive—including the open field area south of Fred Byrd and Seguin Animal Services—will be closed.”
Despite these changes, the show is still set to launch from the end of Fred Byrd Drive.
Additional changes to traffic flow and road access are also in place to ensure the safety of all guests and to accommodate the shift in foot traffic.
To improve traffic flow after the show, vehicles exiting Max Starcke Park East or south on Stockdale Highway must turn south onto Tor Drive or continue south.
Vehicles parked at the Seguin Coliseum or the Softball 4-Plex will also need to exit north utilizing streets such as Boenig, Short, Stratton, Legette or South Saunders.
And no matter where you choose to view the red, white and blue, folks are reminded to tune into AM 1580 KWED radio for patriotic music brought to all by Joe Cool’s A/C and Heating. You can also listen live at SeguinToday.com. Just click the red play button found on the top right-hand corner. This year’s Fireworks Fiesta gets underway at 9:30 p.m. tonight in Max Starcke Park.
It’s been a few years that the show has been hosted a day early. Officials say the schedule change has allowed the city to have more bang for their buck creating a brighter and longer show in the area. It also allows most folks the opportunity to enjoy a late-night fireworks show without having to worry about getting up the next day for work.