The Metrocom area gets fired up over its Fourth of July events, and this weekend proved no exception. 

Brilliant colors illuminate the July 4 sky above Randolph Air Force Base. Thousands showed up for the base’s fireworks display, visible for miles in the Metrocom. Brief holiday showers did not dampen the Metrocom’s Independence Day spirit.

With hats held over their hearts, a singing group sounds out a patriotic number prior to July 4 festivities in Garden Ridge.

Members of the Steele High School marching band cover the mileage of the 33rd annual Schertz July 4th Jubilee parade Friday. 

 Flags blow in the early-morning breeze outside Windcrest City Hall as a war veteran, seated, watches the passing parade caravan.

A woman waves from her spot on a float next to Uncle Sam during the Schertz parade. 

Sweethearts of Schertz occupy a Jubilee float designed in the style of the 1950s, to help commemorate Schertz’ 50th anniversary this year.

Merrick Mintor, 5, and his little sister, Mylove Mintor, 3, do their best to show their patriotism from their little red wagon during Friday’s Schertz Jubilee parade. Photos by Robert Bredvad and Jeff B. Flinn