Schedule of Events
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The Austin-area 4th of July celebration is truly a collaboration of many great groups, sponsors, and volunteers, without whom our beloved community tradition wouldn't be possible. Thank you to everyone who makes these events happen!
Thank you,
Sponsors!!
**Below is the 2024 Schedule In Progress. **
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Friday, June 28th
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MacPhail's Parking Lot Palooza
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(organizers: MacPhail)
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Time: 7:00pm
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Who: MacPhail Student Rock Bands will perform
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Location: AHS Annex Parking Parking Lot (bring a lawn chair)
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Saturday, June 29th
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Torge's 4th of July Parking Lot Party
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(Organizers: Torge's Live)
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Time: 8:00pm-Midnight
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Band: Flashmob!
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Location: Torge's Live Parking Lot
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Wednesday, July 3rd
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Entertainment Schedule, July 3rd:
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1:00-1:45 - Acclaim Dance Studio (Bandshell Stage)
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2:00-2:45 - Live Bald Eagle Presentation! sponsored by the Austin Eagles Lookout Aerie 703 (Bandshell Stage)
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2:30-3:00 - Mason Pacholl Music (Eagles Tent)
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3:00-4:15 - The Belt Buckles (Bandshell Stage)
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3:00-4:30 - MacPhail Students Perform (Eagles Tent)
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4:30-6:00 - Little Miss Sparkler/Mr. Firecracker Pageant (Bandshell Stage)
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6:00-7:00 - RAD Zoo Presentation (Eagles Tent)
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7:00-8:30 - 70's Magic Sunshine Band (Bandshell Stage)
sponsored by G&G Heating
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Activities Schedule, July 3rd:
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2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran's Pavilion)
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2:30-7:00 - Children's Inflatables and Corn Box
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2:30-7:30 - HelpCare Clinic First Aid Station
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2:30-7:00 - Tween/Teen Zone: Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster Ball Race, Obstacle Course
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3:00-6:00 - Horse'n Around Pony Rides
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3:00-7:00 - Kaptain Kirby Children's Train Rides
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Jim Jayes Wandering Magic
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Food Trucks - throughout the day
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Craft Vendors - throughout the day
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Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden
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VFW Beer Garden
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Shade Tents and Inflatable mini golf
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Thursday, July 4th
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10:45 am Mini Piggy Fun Run (organizers: YMCA)
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11:00 am Chamber of Commerce Parade (organizers: Austin Area Chamber of Commerce)
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Entertainment Schedule, July 4th:
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1:30 - Veteran's Opening Ceremony and National Anthem by Austinaires (Bandshell Stage)
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2:00-3:00 - MacPhail Student Performances (Eagles Tent)
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2:00-3:30 - BYO Brass (Bandshell Stage)
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3:00-3:30 - Join MacPhail for Bucket Drumming - all ages! (Eagles Tent)
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3:30-5:30 - MacPhail Student Performances (Eagles Tent)
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4:00-5:30 - Papa J (Bandshell Stage)
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4:30-5:00 - Mason Pacholl Music (Eagles Tent)
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5:00-5:30 - MacPahil Rock Band (Eagles Tent)
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5:30-6:00 - Hey Kids! Join MacPhail Music for interactive SingPlayLearn! (Eagles Tent)
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6:00-7:30 - Sena and Cole Acoustic Duo (Bandshell Stage)
sponsored by RBC Wealth Management, Tom Wuertz
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8:00-8:20 - Pillars of the Community Ceremony (Bandshell Stage)
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8:30-10:00 - Austin Symphony Orchestra (Bandshell Stage)
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10:00 - Fireworks over Bandshell Park
Activities Schedule, July 4th:
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1:30-8:00 - Althing Clinic First Aid Station
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1:30-4:00 - River Rats Car Club Show & Shine, along 9th Place
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2:00 Sign up starts for Cornhole Tourney (North Pavilion)
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2:30 Hwy 218 Cornhole Tourney begins
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2:00-4:00 - Westminster Free Ice Cream Social
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2:00-8:00 - Children's Inflatables and Corn Box
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2:00-8:00 - Tween/Teen Zone: Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster Ball Race, Obstacle Course
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2:00-8:00 - Hasse Family Petting Zoo
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2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran's Pavilion)
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3:00-6:00 - Horse'n Around Pony Rides
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3:30 sign up for Kids Pedal Pull Competition (ages 4-11) sponsored by Austin's Morning Lions
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Competition begins at 4:00 in the West Parking Lot
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Trophies for each age group!
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Food Trucks - throughout the day
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Craft Vendors - throughout the day
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Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden
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VFW Beer Garden
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Shade Tents and inflatable mini golf
Friday, July 5th
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Eagles Club Independence Day Outdoor Dance
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(organizers: Austin Eagles Arie 703)
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5:30-8:30pm: LP & the 45's
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9:00-Midnight: Slippin' Jimmy
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Location: Eagles Club
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Saturday, July 6th
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Darren Dash / FreedomFest 5K
(organizers: DarrenDash)
Rotary Centennial Park, Austin
6:30-7:45 Packet Pick up
8:00am Race begins
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Kids Fishing Contest, East Side Lake
8:30am-10:00 on-site Registration
9:00am-10:50am Fishing time
11:00 - Fishing Contest Awards
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Sunday, July 7th
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Morning Lions Fly-In Breakfast
(organizers: Austin Morning Lions)
7:00am - 1:00pm, Austin Airport