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| Austin 2009 4th of July events |
| Written by Sean French | |
The 4th of July will be here before you know it, and here are some of the events scheduled around the Austin area celebrating Independence day...The largest 4th of July event in Austin is the H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks he Held at Auditorium Shores, The Long Center. The Austin Symphony will perform patriotic music, including the 1812 Overture, which will feature the shooting of cannons by the Texas National Guard Salute Battery. Fireworks will be shot over Lady Bird Lake. The orchestra will begin playing at 8:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., lasting through 10. Arrive early to grab a good spot! The event is free and open to the public. Please note that 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 annual 4th of July party, though it is on July 3rd. The details are to come, but you can expect live music and an incredible fireworks show. |

The 4th of July will be here before you know it, and here are some of the events scheduled around the Austin area celebrating Independence day...




