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July 4th Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park

From Kori Ellis, for About.com

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About July 4th Celebration:
July 4th Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park is the official City of San Antonio 4th of July event. Since 2001, the event has been put on by the city's Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the San Antonio Parks Foundation.

The celebration features a parade, musical entertainment, food booths, carnival rides and a special area for kids. The evening culminates with a spectacular fireworks display - H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza.

2007 July 4th Celebration:
  • Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
  • Time: 10:00am - 11:00pm
  • Location: Woodlawn Lake Park (1103 Cincinnati)
  • Admission: FREE
Food booths will be set up at the park. Vendors will be selling food and drinks throughout the day and evening. You cannot bring in outside refreshments or food. There is absolutely no alcohol allowed at this family event. For more information (210) 212-8423.
Salute to the Red, White and Blue Parade:
The day kicks off with the costume contest and parade. Put on your patriotic, red, white and blue outfit and march around the park in this fun parade. Kids of all ages dress up in costumes and participate.

Contestants should meet for judging at the Woodlawn Lake Gym, which is located at Cincinnati and Alexander, at 10:00am. The parade will begin around 11:30am. Winners in several categories will be announced at the conclusion of the parade. The parade is coordinated by the Monticello Park Neighborhood Association.

July 4th Celebration Entertainment:
  • 12:00 noon - Opening Ceremony at the west end of the park
  • 1:00pm-5:00pm - Local bands and perfomers
  • 5:30pm - 5 Star Band (sponsored by Jammin 94.1)
  • 7:30pm - USAF Band of the West
  • 9:00pm - H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4th Celebration Kids Zone:
The July 4th Celebration Kid's Zone is sponsored by Rio San Antonio Cruises. The kids area features carnival rides, games, contests, and arts and crafts.
July 4th Celebration Sponsors:
  • H-E-B
  • Rio San Antonio Cruises
  • The Tobin Endowment
  • KENS5
  • AT&T
  • Jammin 94.1
  • La Ley 95.7
  • Norteno 720
  • Digital 104.1
  • 550 KTSA
  • 102.7 Jack FM
  • San Antonio Express News
  • City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department
Getting to Woodlawn Lake Park:
Woodlawn Lake Park is a 62-acre facility located just northwest of downtown San Antonio. From the downtown area, take IH-10 West. The interstate will split to upper and lower levels. Take the lower level to the Cincinnati St. Exit. Exit and turn left onto Cincinnati St. About a mile down, you'll see the park and its beautiful lake on your right. You can't miss it!
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