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4th of July Events Austin, TX

No 4th of July in Austin TX is complete without everyone enjoying live music, family fun, and dazzling fireworks across the city! The Austin Symphony Orchestra’s July 4th Concert & Fireworks at Vic Mathias Shores, starting at 4:30 pm, features live music, food, and family activities, culminating in a stunning fireworks display. Also, the Independence Day Festival at Hill Country Galleria offers another free event, featuring over 40 vendors, live music, kids’ rides, games, face painting, and an unforgettable fireworks finale.

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4th of July Austin TX Fireworks

This spectacular 4th of July Austin TX celebration offers fun for the whole family, featuring live music from SUEDE, free carnival rides and inflatables, and diverse options from local food trucks. The night concludes with a dazzling fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., followed by an outdoor screening of Despicable Me 4.

This iconic, family-friendly event features a spectacular lineup of artists, headlined by Willie Nelson himself, delivering a full day of live music. The festivities culminate in a dazzling fireworks display, making it an unforgettable way to celebrate Independence Day in true Texas style.

Celebrate Independence Day with the Austin Symphony Orchestra’s July 4th Concert & Fireworks at Vic Mathias Shores! Starting at 4:30 pm, enjoy live local music, Austin’s best food trucks, family-friendly activities, and market vendors.

Enjoy popsicles, face painting, yard games, drinks, and snacks. Just remember to bring your favorite beverages, a blanket or chair, and some bug spray for this 4th of July Austin TX celebration.

Pack a picnic blanket and snacks (no alcohol or glass) and find your perfect viewing spot. Free resident parking is available at the San Marcos Activity Center, Public Library, or City Park, or head to UFCU Stadium for this 4th of July event.

Other Ways to Celebrate 4th of July in Austin TX

Enjoy live music all day, All-American BBQ, classic summer eats, plus specialty red, white, and boozy drinks. Bring your lawn chairs and patriotic spirit for picnic vibes as this free, family-friendly event kicks off at 12:00 pm!

Shop over 40 vendors and Galleria boutiques, then enjoy live music in the Central Plaza from School of Rock, CAZAYOUX, Britny Lobas, Joe James, and Vallejo. Kids will love the fair rides, water games, and free face painting here, too!

Celebrate Independence Day at Leander’s largest annual event, Liberty Fest, held at Devine Lake Park! This free, family-friendly 4th of July celebration features live music, delicious food vendors, and a variety of children’s activities in the Fun Zone, including bounce houses, slides, and basketball hoops.

Doors open at 7:00 pm with a live DJ, a free bounce house for kids, and outdoor games for the whole family. Enjoy food and drink specials all night, and as soon as the sun sets, choose between The Parent Trap or Angels in the Outfield.

This July 4th weekend, join American Field for a premium brand experience. Discover innovations, meet product teams, and enjoy patio refreshments. Featured brands include Rivian, Trek Bicycles, Pecos, Moontower Austin, Untundra, Ball and Buck, Wears Woody, and La Matera.

Enjoy panoramic views of the downtown skyline and a premier fireworks show location (weather permitting). The event features interactive culinary and beverage offerings showcasing the summer menu, alongside festive decor, a live DJ, and yard games.

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According to recent public records, a new Tacodeli is planned for Cedar Park. The newest location will be found at 1400 E. Whitestone Blvd.

Construction documents examined by What Now reveal that the “scope of work includes equipment upgrades in the kitchen and serveline areas, with minor upgrades to wainscot finishes, lighting upgrades, and new tables & chairs in the dining. the scope of mep work is mostly for electrical power/data.”

The $250,000 job is expected to reach completion by July.

The local brand had recently brought in restaurant industry veteran Peter Gaudreau as its new CEO, the brand is revving up for a serious expansion.

Citing Gaudreau, the ABJ stated that by 2029 there may be 40 Tacodeli locations and that expanding beyond the Lone Star State is on the agenda.

“The 25th anniversary celebration brings a lot of reflection and emotion for our founders,” Gaudreau said. “And the fact that they’ve grown so methodically and slowly over the past 25 years, we’ve really gotten to a place where they believe that they need to share with more communities faster than they’ve done in the past 25 years.”r.

“We are thrilled to welcome Peter (Gaudreau) to the Tacodeli family,” said co-owner and founder Roberto Espinosa in a Nov. 7 announcement of the new growth strategy. “His proven track record, propelled by his operational expertise, aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. Alongside our talented executive team, Peter will help us navigate the ever-changing industry and seize new opportunities.”

Reportedly, the chain’s initial expansion phase will be focused on Texas — the Austin, Houston and Dallas metros in particular.

“We believe we can grow responsibly over the next three to five years in all three of those markets and still not scratch the surface of how many Tacodelis could be in many of those wonderful neighborhoods,” Gaudreau said in an interview.

Tacodeli will open three restaurants in 2025, one each in its existing markets, he said. It’s currently planning a location in North Austin, though he declined to specify where.

“The business also will follow customers across the Austin metro, and it’s considering areas as far north as Georgetown and as far south as Kyle,” the ABJ reports.

“There’s definitely further pockets south and north that we could infill at least five to seven more restaurants in the coming years,” Gaudreau said.

SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana-based Great Lakes Capital (GLC), in partnership with NFM (Nebraska Furniture Mart) and the City of Cedar Park, proudly celebrated the groundbreaking for a new full-service Marriott hotel and convention center in the heart of CedarView, a premier mixed-use new development in Cedar Park, Texas. This milestone event marks a transformative step in establishing Cedar Park as a vibrant regional hub for economic growth and tourism.

This dynamic project will feature a state-of-the-art hotel with approximately 297 guest rooms, a 30,000-square-foot event and meeting space, a full-service restaurant, a breakfast café, and an expansive pool area. With its luxurious amenities and thoughtfully designed spaces, the hotel is set to become a key destination for business and leisure travelers alike.

The event featured speakers Ryan Rans from GLC, Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, NFM Chief Strategy & Development Officer Jeff Lind, and Srinath Kasturi, Executive Vice President with Cadence McShane Construction, the general contractor on the project. Each spoke about the excitement they have for the project and the shared sentiment of how the site will enhance the development of CedarView.

"The development of this hotel and convention center in CedarView underscores our commitment to creating vibrant, connected communities that elevate the standard of hospitality," says Ryan Rans, Managing Partner at Great Lakes Capital. "We focus on high-growth, underappreciated markets. This is exactly where we want to be operating, where we have great community partners, strong fundamentals, and leadership with a long-term view."

"This isn't just about new development. It's about delivering on a promise to our community. We're putting Cedar Park on the map as a premier destination for meetings, events, and hospitality," said Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin. The mayor's outlook was shared by many as the discussion around the groundbreaking was overwhelmingly positive regarding the project.

"The City of Cedar Park is excited to see the realization of a long-standing strategic goal—a full-service hotel and convention center that will serve our community and attract visitors," Brenda Eivens, City Manager of Cedar Park, said in a news release. "Our partnership with NFM and Great Lakes Capital has been instrumental in bringing this impressive Marriott project to life, further establishing the CedarView development as a premier vibrant, regional destination for economic growth and tourism."

Construction of the hotel and convention center is anticipated to conclude first quarter 2027. The new hotel and event space will serve as a catalyst for further growth and development in Cedar Park, providing an unmatched venue for events, conferences, and everyday leisure.

About Great Lakes Capital:Great Lakes Capital is a real estate development and private equity firm uniquely positioned to add value to real estate investments through development and opportunistic investment across the real estate spectrum and throughout the capital structure. Headquartered in Indiana, with over $1 billion in assets under management and development, GLC concentrates on several core asset classes, including mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, medical office and other similar product types. As a market leader in new development, GLC actively addresses the needs of tenant partners in addition to speculative development meeting needs the market has not yet reacted to. For more information, please visit: www.greatlakescapital.com

About NFMNebraska Furniture Mart, as originally named, was founded by Rose Blumkin in 1937 in the basement of her husband's pawn shop in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1983, investor Warren Buffett purchased a majority interest in NFM and made it part of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Today, NFM is one of the nation's largest home furnishings retailers, selling furniture, flooring, appliances and electronics. NFM currently has locations in Omaha, Nebraska, Des Moines, Iowa, Kansas City, Kansas and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas with a fifth location under construction in Cedar Park, Texas; a suburb of Austin. For retail leasing inquiries at CedarView, contact Jennifer Petrovich at jpetrovich@cldrealty.com. For more information on NFM, visit www.nfm.com.

SOURCE Great Lakes Capital

CEDAR PARK, Texas -- The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where they’ll face the winner of the Pacific Division Finals, featuring the Colorado Eagles and the Abbotsford Canucks. The Stars’ three home dates for the series have been confirmed, and tickets will go on sale very soon, so fans are encouraged to follow the Texas Stars social media pages for exact timing and more information, or head to www.texasstars.com/tickets.

The best-of-seven series will begin next week in either Colorado or Abbotsford, pending the result of Game Five of the Pacific Division Finals on Monday in Loveland, Colorado. The Stars’ three home dates will be the first week of June.

Western Conference Finals (HOME dates only, best-of-seven series)

Game 3: Monday, June 2 – Abbotsford/Colorado at Texas – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 7:00 p.m. CT

Game 4: Wednesday, June 4 – Abbotsford/Colorado at Texas – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 7:00 p.m. CT

*Game 5: Friday, June 6 – Abbotsford/Colorado at Texas – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 7:00 p.m. CT

*if necessary

The Stars advanced after defeating the Milwaukee Admirals 3-2 Sunday in Game Five of the Central Division Finals to win the series 3-2. This is Texas’ fourth trip to the Conference Finals in team history and the first time the Stars have advanced to the AHL’s semifinal round since 2018.

Tickets for the guaranteed Game Three and Game Four in Cedar Park will go on sale soon at www.texasstars.com/tickets and the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park box office. Stay tuned to the Stars’ social media pages for exact timing.

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