Wednesday, June 30, 2010

July 4th Parades in Austin

Lago Vista Celebrates the 4th
Saturday, July 3 - 6:30am
Bar K Park, Lago Vista, TX
www.lagovistajuly4.org It is a time to remember those who have served toprotect us all, to celebrate our freedom, and to enjoy each other's company. It starts off with the Firecracker 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run. This is an opportunity to give your children the same type of memories you had of parades, barbecues, music, and paddling around in the local swimming hole.

Lakeway 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 3 - 8:30am
City Park, Lakeway,TX www.cityof lakeway.comFourth of July all day event starting with a fanciful sponsored parade/floats that make their way down Lakeway Drive. Locals then head to the park for a picnic, games for kids, music and the announcment of the float award winners. The rest of the afternoon is usually filled with games, food, drinks and many more surprises. The day is rounded out with fireworks set to music at night.

Sertoma 4th of July in the Park
Sunday, July 4 - 11:00am
San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX www.georgetownsertoma.org/4thofjuly.htmWith more than 80 booths, a petting zoo, parade, live entertainment, train rides, fireworks and more (all located on the beautiful San Gabriel River) there's only one place you should be this 4th of July.

Monday, June 28, 2010

July 4th Events in Austin

H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks:
The "official" and largest 4th of July event in Austin will be held at Auditorium Shores at The Long Center. More than 100,000 Austinites will gather to see the Austin Symphony perform patriotic music, including the 1812 Overture, with the shooting of cannons by the Texas National Guard Salute Battery. Fireworks will be shot over Lady Bird Lake from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The orchestra will begin playing at 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted, but concessions will be sold.
Volente Beach 4th of July Fireworks:
Volente Beach Waterpark, which is on Lake Travis, offers another wonderful way to celebrate July 4th in Austin. There will be live music and a firework show that starts at dusk. The event is free to guests who purchased park admission prior to 8 p.m., and costs $5 for guests entering the park after 8.
July 4th Celebration in Lakeway:
The city of Lakeway, which lies on the outskirts of Austin, has its own Independence Day celebration. At 8:30 a.m., there will be a 4th of July parade down Lakeway Drive. The Pageant at the Lakeway Activity Center for the Grand Marshal Speech begins at 10:30 am.. Starting at 6 p.m., attendees will enjoy food, live entertainment, and fireworks. The events will end at 10:00 p.m.
Carlos 'N Charlies Fireworks Extravaganza:
The infamous restaurant and bar on Lake Travis hosts its firework extravaganza the night of July 3rd. On July 4th, they are not having fireworks but instead a night of live music with Lance Keltner and guests. Gates open at 6 p.m. and entry at the gates costs $15.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

IMAX Movies at Bob Bullock Museum

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits, the special effects show, and Austin's only IMAX theatre. The Museum also has a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating and a Museum store with something for the Texan in everyone.

http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/showtimes/showtimes.html

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

93.3 KGSR’s Blues on the Green returns to Zilker Park

Bring your friends and family out every other Wednesday evening between June 9th and August 18th to enjoy six big nights of Austin’s longest running FREE music series. Patrons can enjoy food and non-alcoholic beverages from local restaurants, and stop by our local charity area for volunteer and donation information. Blankets, lawn chairs, dogs on leashes, children are all welcome. Be sure to bring sun block!

http://www.kgsr.com/other/blues/