Fourth of July events

Fourth of July events

By Kelsey Wilkinson Friday, 03 July 2009

Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival

This July Fourth, the shores of Lake Pflugerville are expected to have thousands of people in attendance at Pflugerville’s second annual Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival. Rain canceled it the first year, but last year, 12,000 people — twice as many as were expected — attended the celebration, causing massive parking-lot congestion. This year city officials have addressed the traffic issues and added new features to ensure a fun, family-friendly event for area residents.

The festival begins at 4 p.m. and has free admission. Guests can bring coolers with food and drinks. John Garr and the Hopeful Souls will perform at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Pflugerville ISD will also have a patriotic band performing from 8 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display.

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Pfirecracker Pfestival

The event includes:

• Two picnic and event areas at the north and south points of Lake Pflugerville
• Two free shuttles that will run from Pflugerville High and Hendrickson High schools
• Handicap shuttling service from Pflugerville High School
• Two parking lots at Lake Pflugerville $5/car
• 50 food and drink vendors
• Free canoe rentals
• Live music
• Demonstrations by wind surfers

Frontier Days Celebration and Round Rock the Boat Regatta

From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July Fourth, Round Rock residents can enjoy a variety of activities for the entire family, from a patriotic parade down Main Street to a Sam Bass Shootout and a fireworks display at Old Settlers Park.

The event is free to attend. Pets are not allowed. Guests can bring coolers, but beer and wine will be available for purchase; no glass containers can be brought into the park. To ease traffic congestion at the event’s conclusion, Harrell Parkway will be a one-way road. Visit www.roundrockfrontierdays.com or call 218-5540.

Round Rock Frontier Days itinerary
10 a.m.	Parade The Fourth of July parade begins at First Texas Bank at the corner of Lee Street and Round Rock Avenue and ends at the Sam Bass Little League baseball fields.
Noon	Festival opens The festival opens at noon at Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., and features food, arts and crafts.
12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.	Sam Bass Shootout A historical re-enactment tells the story of the Sam Bass gang from their arrival in Round Rock to the shootout with Sheriff A. W. Grimes.
1 p.m.	Washer tournament The Lions Club is sponsoring the One Hole Washer Tourney benefiting the Play for All Abilities Park, where children of all abilities can play together. Ballet Folklorico performance The Lakeview Pavilion features live dancing by Round Rock’s Ballet Folklorico. Round Rock the Boat Regatta The pits open for the Round Rock the Boat Regatta, and boat judging begins at 1:30 p.m. Races begin at 2 p.m.
2 p.m.	Pepper eating contest Lovers of spicy food can enter the jalapeño pepper eating contest at the Lakeview Pavilion.
7 p.m.	Free watermelon The Round Rock City Council and city staff serve truckloads of free watermelon at the Lakeview Pavilion.
8 p.m.	Skydivers Before the fireworks go up, see skydivers come down as they parachute from planes into the park.
8:30 p.m.	Symphony concert The Austin Symphonic Band performs patriotic music just before and during the fireworks show.
9 p.m.	Fireworks At dusk, the traditional fireworks show begins and concludes the July Fourth celebration.