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.

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.

Exquisite Estate in Exclusive Lake Austin Neighborhood

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

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/

HOMES SALES SOAR IN APRIL, FUELED BY TAX CREDIT

AUSTIN (Austin American-Statesman) - Central Texas home sales skyrocketed nearly 31 percent in April and pending sales were up almost 47 percent from a year ago, as buyers rushed to beat the April 30 deadline for a federal income-tax credit, the Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) reported.

ABOR reported that real estate agents sold 2,043 homes in April compared with 1,561 in April 2009. The median sale price was unchanged at $190,700.

From January through April, sales are up 17 percent.

The amount of time homes were on the market fell 13 percent, to an average of 69 days vs. 79 a year ago. The number of homes on the market in April — 10,749 active listings — amounted to a 6.5-month's supply, which represents a balanced market.

Sales of condominiums and townhouses also were strong in April, with the 213 sales amounting to a 63 percent increase from a year ago. Pending sales for condos and townhouses rose 70 percent.

June Events In Austin

06/3/10 to 06/6/10

Austin PRIDE 2010

Austin & GLBT community comes

together to celebrate Austin PRIDE 2010

with live music performances, film

screenings, a 5k run, parades & more.

06/22/10 to 06/27/10

Guitar Foundation of America International Convention & Competition

The Austin Classical guitar society host over 60 events

in six days during this collaborative classical music

festival. Headline concerts include Pepe Romero, LA

Guitar Quartet, Adam Holzman with the Miro Quartet,

Grisha, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Dont miss

the dailey lectures, classes, vendor fair, workshops, and

evening receptions.

06/26/10

4th Annual Austin African American Book Festival

This celebration of African American literature will be a family

oriented fun filled day of celebrating the joy of reading.

6/10/10 to 6/13/10

Republic of Texas Biker Rally

The states largest motorcycle gathering attracts thousands

of bikers for rides, parades, and music.

6/21/10 to 6/26/10

Chamber Music Festival of Marble Falls

Free Concerts each night at 7om. Concerts include W.C. Jameson

and songwriters in the Round, Michelle Schumann & Joel Becktell.

Danny Brooks and friends, Harlan Hodges & company, and members of the Blue Rose Trio.

6/6/10

Night of the Bat

Join the crowds as Austin hosts its first annual celebration of the 1.5

million Mexican free-tailed bats that call Austin home. Night of the Bat

events include a 5k bat run, a batman screening at paramount theatre

with special guest Adam West, live music on Congress Avenue bridge, and the

chance to see the worlds largest urban bat colony take flight at dusk.