Balcones District Park
Concert begins after the parade.
- Wear blue ACWE polo shirts, and khaki bottoms (climate appropriate, with optional patriotic adornments)
- Parking along the parade route is restricted Do NOT park on Eton Street (see attachment below for the parade route) -- that's where the parade will be rolling. Street parking in the neighborhood is your best bet.
- What to bring: Music and music stand. Feel free to bring water, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen, as this will be an outdoor concert.
Call time: 9:30 am* (subject to change +/- 30 minutes, depending on when the parade organizers set the parade start time)
Downbeat: 10:30 am* (Again, depends on the parade start time)
Small Ensembles: none
Typical Parade & Picnic Schedule – Friday, July 4th
9:30am: Gathering for Parade at Milwood Baptist Church (12217 Cassady Dr)
10:00am: Parade Begins (Parade Map)
10:30am: Parade Ends at Balcones Park & Spirit Contest for Costumes, Bikes and Floats
10:30am: Austin Civic Wind Ensemble is BACK to play for us!
11:00am: Lunch Begins (Burgers/Hot Dogs/Vegetarian Option & Cold Drinks)
11:00am: Raffle Drawing Begins
