Star Spangled Fest
EVENT INFORMATION:
- Event Website: https://www.starspangledfest.com/
- Please visit the event’s website for additional event information, inquiries, schedules and exact timing, parking information, item restrictions, registration information, and contact information.
- Event Participation:
- This event is free and open to the public. VIP ticket options are available for purchase.
STREET CLOSURES, TRANSPORTATION & PARKING INFORMATION:
- Street Closure Document
- PARKING:
- Downtown Parking Information: austintexas.gov/paidparking
- Neighborhood NO PARKING restrictions are in effect. Signed “no parking areas” are actively enforced on event day(s).
- PARKING GARAGES:
- ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORATION:
PARK ACCESS, IMPACTS, ALTERNATIVE USE AREAS & ALERTS:
- PARK ACCESS:
- Due to the number of participants on site, and the nature of the activities, access to park areas, parking lots, waterway and/or docks are impacted during event hours.
- In addition, event set up activities will occur in advance such as infrastructure delivery and includes a significant amount of traffic in the park.
- SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE PARK USE AREAS:
- Zilker Park
- Off Leash Areas
- ALERTS:
- Parking on the grass or on unauthorized park grounds during a special event is a $250 parking fine.
- Illegal vending or commercial activity is a Class C Misdemeanor with a minimum $200 fine.
- Glass, Styrofoam and Smoking are prohibited in all parks.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION:
- City of Austin Americans with Disabilities Program Office
- Request ADA Accommodations – To ensure a timely response and arrangements, please submit requests at least four (4) days before the event start date.
BE PREPARED AND LEAVE NO TRACE:
Please follow Leave No Trace principles. Plan ahead and prepare. Dispose of waste properly. Be considerate of other visitors.
- You will be outdoors, so wear sensible shoes, clothes and hats for sun protection.
- Pack water for hydration, bug spray and blankets.
- Pack a flashlight if you are traveling the Hike and Bike Trail.
- Personal umbrellas may be used.
- Folding chairs with attached canopies are allowed.
- Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
- Clean up after yourself.
- Have a plan and tell people who know you where you will be.
- Have your phone fully charged.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
PARK RULES AND CITY ORDINANCES:
- No glass or Styrofoam.
- No alcohol allowed outside of designated areas on site.
- All dogs must be on a leash in Austin's public areas including parks. Austin Parks and Recreation provides several Dog Off-Leash Areas (DOLAS) for residents and their dogs to enjoy. Please Scoop the Poop and Leave No Trace.
- Swimming in Lady Bird Lake is prohibited by law.
- Smoking and vaping are prohibited in City of Austin parks - Class C Misdemeanor.
- Vending at the park site without a permit - $200 minimum fine, Class C Misdemeanor.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- Drones are prohibited at the event per FAA regulations.
- No personal fireworks on site, including sparklers.
- E-Z Up style or pop-up canopies/tents are not permitted.
- Barbeque grills and cooking are prohibited at the event site.
- Please leave pets at home, as the fireworks during the performance are highly upsetting to our four-legged friends. Trained service dogs are allowed. If you lose your pet, check with the Austin Animal Center.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY TIPS FOR JULY 4TH CONCERT & FIREWORKS:
Austin Police (APD), Austin Fire (AFD), and Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) work in partnership to create a safe environment in which everyone can enjoy the Independence Day celebration and encourage attendees to:
- Remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1.
- Plan for the weather forecast as temperatures may be hot. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen and consider wearing a hat.
- Stay with your group and have a pre-planned meeting location in case of separation.
- Be mindful of pedestrians, scooter riders, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users when traveling.
- Keep your phone fully charged.
- Plan ahead to have a safe ride home.
- Download the what3words app to pinpoint and share your location.
Austin Public Health recommends attendees familiarize themselves with the signs of heat-related illness, get vaccinated, use hand sanitizer, wash hands often and stay home if you feel sick. Vaccines are available at doctors' offices, pharmacies, and Austin Public Health.
ABOUT THE AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA:
Founded in 1911, the Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is Austin’s oldest performing arts group. The ASO offers a complete season of musical and educational programming. Masterworks Series concerts include eight concert pairs running monthly September through May in the state-of-the-art Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts. Their season also features the Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops Series which features four concerts (3 concert pairs and 1 one night only) running October through May, also at the Long Center. Programming for the entire family includes the Halloween Children’s Concert, as well as the popular James C. Armstrong Youth Education Programs, which include ASO Tuneful Tales, Young People’s Concerts, and a variety of other school programs.
ABOUT AUSTIN ARTS, CULTURE, MUSIC, AND ENTERTAINMENT (ACME)
The Austin Center for Events (ACE) is programmed under ACME and is a collaborative assembly of City of Austin departments and agencies designed to streamline special event permitting on public and private property. ACE is anchored by teams from Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment, Austin Transportation and Public Works, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Police, Austin Fire, Austin-Travis County EMS, Austin Public Health, Austin Resource Recovery, and partner agencies. ACE works closely with event organizers to guide them through the special event permitting process.
July 4, 2026