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In advance of the start of what the city calls “Spring Festival Season” aka SXSW, this weekend sees two events with modest road closures but a fair amount of spectacle.
Texas Independence Day Parade
On Saturday morning, Celebrate Texas Independence Day will put on a parade (to celebrate Texas Independence Day, of course. The festive march down North Congress Avenue looks to involve various high school bands; floats from state, city, and heritage organizations; and healthy amount of period costuming. Road closures are as follows, courtesy of the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Saturday, March 3
7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
CONGRESS AVENUE, ANN RICHARDS BRIDGE
Between Riverside Drive and Cesar Chavez Street
The bridge will close at 5:00 am and reopen at 11:00 am.
CONGRESS AVENUE
Between Cesar Chavez Street and 11th Street
11TH STREET
Between Brazos Street and Lavaca Street
CESAR CHAVEZ, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, 9TH 10TH STREETS
(Partial Closure)
Between Brazos Street and Colorado Street
Local traffic will be allowed to access destinations in the 100 block east and the 100 block west of all Congress Avenue cross streets.
CESAR CHAVEZ STREET
Between Guadalupe Street and Lavaca Street
Westbound lanes will remain open.
11TH STREET
(Partial Closure)
Between Brazos Street and San Jacinto Boulevard
Eastbound lanes will remain open.
12TH, 13TH, 14TH STREETS
Between Brazos Street and Lavaca Street
BRAZOS STREET
Between 12th Street and 15th Street
BRAZOS STREET
Between 12th Street and 15th Street
ABC Kite Fest
On Sunday, the much beloved and long-lived (88 years and counting) ABC Kite Fest (also known as the Zilker Kite Fest)ival takes place in Zilker Park. The family-friendly event has day-long activities for all ages, including the traditional kite flying contest and showcase, a fun run, and MossFest, a children’s music concert.
Road closures are on the map below. You can get a list of them, as well as much more information about the festival, including alternate routes and parking options, at its website or the city’s official events site, City Stage.
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