The fourth of July in Austin
is a very festive time in the city. There is always a major fireworks
event downtown, which is open to the public. Additionally, there are
always fireworks and events in the Lake Travis area. Read on to learn
about the various events to celebrate Independence Day in Austin in 2010!
FIREWORKS SCHEDULE
July 4th
Celebration in Lakeway: SATURDAY,
JULY 3rd
www.cityoflakeway.com 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: SATURDAY, JULY 3rd
www.cncaustin.com The
infamous restaurant and bar on Lake Travis hosts its firework
extravaganza the night of July 3rd.
Zilker Park Austin Symphony July 4th Concert &
Fireworks: SUNDAY, JULY 4th
www.austinsymphony.org 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: SUNDAY, JULY 4th
www.volentebeach.com 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.
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