The prideful red, white and blue symbol of the U.S. will soon line the streets of downtown Alexander City with MainStreet Alexander City’s Old Glory initiative. In honor of the nation, its veterans and its active military, 25 American flags will fly high on selected light poles downtown during patriotic holidays.

MainStreet Executive Director Bre Smith has a personal passion for veterans’ affairs, and since her arrival in Alexander City more than a year ago, she has dreamed of adding just such a patriotic display to the downtown area.