SUBMITTED PHOTO by MELISSA MILLECAM

Summerfest coordinators invite the public to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at San Marcos Plaza Park on the San Marcos River . The free event features live music, children’s parade and patriotic costume contest, food, kids’ activities, a patriotic program and a spectacular fireworks show. Mayor Susan Narvaiz, front left, presents the Summerfest proclamation to co-chairs Rebecca Ramirez and Lisa Morris, and volunteers Pat Murdock , Lauren Davis, Heather Powdrill, and Angela Bowland; back row: Renee Hill, Council Members Pam Couch, Daniel Guerrero, Chris Jones , Kim Porterfield, and John Thomaides ; Bret Beene, Rodney Cobb, and Council Member Gaylord Bose.