AUSTIN, Texas — Austin’s 4th of July celebration came to a close Saturday night after hours of festivities at Auditorium Shores.
The Star Spangled Fest began at 10 a.m. with a house music concert, part of a new lineup of daytime activities organizers added this year. The event picked up in the late afternoon at 4:30 p.m., when vendors and shops opened to the public. The night concluded with a performance by the Austin Symphony Orchestra followed by a fireworks display.
Some attendees said they traveled from other parts of Texas specifically for the show.
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Melanie Blanton, who lives in Clifton, said she had been looking forward to the event for months.
“I am ecstatic. I’ve been planning this since March and I’m just really excited,” Blanton said.
Ben Storand traveled from San Antonio for the celebration.
“The vibes are immaculate. The music, it’s awesome. Great weather by the way too. Best Fourth of July I’ve had in a long time,” Storand said.
Attendees described the celebration as a fitting way to mark the nation’s 250th birthday, with many saying they plan to return next year.