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Balcones District Park

Corner of Duval and Amherst

CALL TIME: Concert at Milwood

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Venue

Balcones District Park

Corner of Duval and Amherst

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

CALL TIME: Balcones District Park at Milwood Community

Venue

Balcones District Park

Corner of Duval and Amherst

Set up for our Independence Day celebration at Milwood. 12017 Amherst Dr., corner of Duval and Amherst.

  • Wear: Blue ACWE shirt and khaki pants
  • Bring: Instrument, music, MUSIC STAND

Milwood will be doing their normal parade but instead of the big picnic, just sweet treats and a snow cone truck afterward. We anticipate a good number of people but maybe not as long as previous years.