The city of Big Rapids is offering free flats of zinnias to city residents and businesses.

According to city officials the flowers must be planted in a location within the city limits where they can be viewed by the general public.

Coupons for the flowers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be picked up  at the clerk’s office in City Hall from May 30th- June 1st.

There is a limit of one coupon per address or land parcel.

Flowers can be picked up on Friday, June 2nd from 8am-2pm and coupons must be presented to receive the flowers.