Bastrop and Smithville celebrated Independence Day earlier this month with day-long festivals on July 2 and 4, respectively.Crowds flocked to Fisherman’s Park to enjoy a wide variety of activities and shows at Bastrop’s Patriotic Festival on July 2. The day started with the annual Run, White & Blue 5K first thing in the morning, and concluded with music and a spectacular fireworks show after dark.Smithville’s celebration on July 4th also began with a 5K Freedom Run through downtown, followed by a Patriotic Parade down Main Street. Riverbend Park was busy with a variety of activities and contests, with live music ...