Lake Travis and Austin Fireworks Suggestions (Round Rock, San Marcos: crime, buy, university)

[terrywilliams]

The 4th of July is coming up, and I wanted to know if anyone knows any great places to watch fireworks. I know Carlos' N Charlie's does a great fireworks show, but Im not too sure about Lake Austin. I'd like some input.
Thanks

[AustinTraveler]

July - Season Calendar - Austin Symphony

[Trainwreck20]

Georgetown (I know, not Austin) does a really good show with much less crowd. The San Gabriel park is a really nice park, too, so you can go out there earlier in the day and then get a good seat.

[ohio2texas]

Originally Posted by AustinTraveler

July - Season Calendar - Austin Symphony

Sounds great! Thanks for the link! Any suggestions on where to park to walk to Zilker? I'm still not familiar with that part of town.

Thanks!!!

[another_hot-day]

My family and friends like to go buy our own arsenal and do our own outside of city limits. Have you seen the fireworks stands here yet?

I have seen Carlos and Charlies and they were good. But it is PACKED there.

Zilker sucked, imo
They do one out at Lakeway that is good. You can either go to Lakeway park, or go over to Jonny Finns to watch.

I haven't been to georgetown, but I heard it's a good one also.

[Trainwreck20]

Btw, a FYI - it is illegal to possess fireworks in the city limits (not just shoot them off). A few years ago they actually set up squad cars right inside the city limits next to the fireworks stands, then watched people buy fireworks, put them in their car, and head into town...the cops then pulled them over and gave them a ticket (and, of course, took their fireworks). The owners of the stands had a FIT and the police stopped (something about probably cause, etc, etc., or having to do that to ALL the stands, not sure).

[another_hot-day]

They were getting free fireworks....

[mark311]

Last year we watched the fireworks in Zilker Park from the Barton Creek mall parking lot. There were probably a couple hundred people there at least. You get a great view of downtown and you don't have to fight any traffic or walk any distance. Just bring a couple of chairs and set them up in the parking lot.

[lkm]

We watched from Barton Creek too! It was really pretty cool. People were sitting in the backs of pickups and on the hoods of their cars, etc.

[Ranger R]

LAKE TRAVIS TEXAS
Carlos ’N Charlie’s on
Tuesday, July 3rd!
Fireworks start at 9:15pm~
Rock the Lake Show!
Music by several bands, including Vallejo!
Carlos and Charlies

LAKE TRAVIS TEXAS
Johnny Fins on
Wednesday, July 4th!
Fireworks start just after dusk
Afterward enjoy music by London Calling!
http://www.johnnyfins.com/


LAGO VISTA, TEXAS
Wednesday, July 4th!
Fireworks start at dark
Bring your blanket & see the show at Bar-K Park
A variety of food will be available for purchase.
Events planned all day ~ from 6:30am until midnight!
Information

AUSTIN, TEXAS
H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 - 8:30 pm - NorthEast Triangle of Zilker Park (Lou Neff Point)
Join your friends and neighbors at dusk at Zilker Park for free music and fireworks. Bring a blanket and picnic basket and stake out a comfy grassy patch. The stage is in the northeast triangle of Zilker Park at Lou Neff Point.
July - Season Calendar - Austin Symphony


ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
Round Rock Fourth of July Fireworks and Frontier Days Celebration: This combined celebration on July 4 kicks off a 8:30 am with the Main Street Mile walk followed by a parade through downtown Round Rock. After the parade head to Old Settler's Park for the Western Traditions themed celebration. Reenactment of the Sam Bass shootout, free watermelon, arts and crafts, fireworks, and more are on the agenda
City of Round Rock - July 4 Frontier Days Celebration


SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
San Marcos Summerfest: Events and entertainment on July 4, at Sewell Park, Texas State University Campus include the Firecracker Golf Classic, Children's Parade and Costume Contest, Hays County Crime Stoppers Ducky Derby, Lions Club Illuminated River Float Parade, music, music, music, and fireworks, of course.
Summerfest San Marcos 2007 - Fourth of July Celebration in San Marcos, Texas.

CEDAR PARK, TEXAS
Cedar Park's 4th of July Celebration
Location: Milburn Park, 1901 Sunchase Blvd.
Date: July 4, 2007
Time: 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Free to the public.
Schedule of Events:
4:00-4:30 pm Music and Announcements
4:00 pm Washer Tournament - sponsored by WasherPit.com
4:30-7:30 pm Dipsy Daisy the Clown
4:30-8:30 pm Air Castles
4:30-5:30 pm Cedar Park Fire Department Clowns
4:45-5:30 pm Music and Announcements
5:30-6:30 pm Live Music: Band of the Hills
6:00-7:45 pm Bingo
6:30 pm Free Watermelon - presented by
6:30-7:15 pm Music and Announcements
7:00-8:00 pm Sack Races-sponsored by Chili's
7:15-8:00 pm Live Music: Crossline
8:00-8:15 pm Welcome/Presentation of Colors
9:00-9:10 pm Presentations
9:10-9:15 pm National Anthem
9:15-9:40 pm Fireworks - presented by
9:40-10:30 pm “After Glow” Concert - Crossline
City of Cedar Park - Fourth of July


GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Come celebrate the 4th of July in San Gabriel Park from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
ARTS & CRAFTS, FOOD & DRINKS (SOFT) - All Day
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - All Day
HOME TOWN PARADE - FEATURING MISS GEORGETOWN at 11:00 a.m.
KID'S GAMES & PETTING ZOO - All Day
KIDS ACTIVITIES AND GIVE-AWAYS - All Day
FABULOUS FIREWORKS FINALE - Begins at Dark

SERTOMA of Georgetown Service To Mankind - 4th of July