The Highland Village Red, White & Blue Festival is basking in its 12th year of success as it brings together Highland Village area families, outdoor and entertainment enthusiasts to celebrate summer. The 2011 Festival is expected to be the best yet!
She Is Dallas info: The Red, White, and Blue Festival will be held on Saturday, June 4th. Â The morning activities begin at 7:00 at Unity Park, 2200 Briarhill Boulevard in Highland Village. Â The evening activities begin at 5:00 at Copperas Branch park located at 100 Copperas Branch Drive in Highland Village. Â Both events have free admission! For more information, please visit the Red, White, and Blue Festival website.
Kids will have a blast at the Red, White, and Blue Festival Kid Zone where they will find games, train rides, bounce houses, face painting, treasure hunts, contests and goodies.
Kids have the chance to win a Birthday Party at Excite! Gym Cheer & Dance! Kid Zone is brought to you by Excite! Gym Cheer & Dance, Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Dazzling Events Bubble Lady, Chick-Fil-A on FM 407, Flower Mound Family.com, Daily Ticket, Kid to Kid, Casita Home Décor & Consignment, Adventure Kids, Gronberg Orthodontics, and Dental Depot.
Enjoy good eats from food vendors like Blue Goose Cantina, Wing Stop, McAlisters Deli, Dat's Good BBQ, Village Grill, Rita's Italian Ice, Freddy's Frozen Custard, and Dippin â„¢ Dots.
Morning Events at Unity Park, 2200 Briarhill Boulevard
7:00 a.m. 1K/5K Run “ Sponsored by Marcus High School Cross Country and Track.  Sign up at www.getmeregistered.com
8:00 a.m. Run Begins
9:00 a.m. Family Fish Out
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0:30 a.m. Arbor Day Proclamation
10:45 A.M. Family fish out awards
Evening Events at Copperas Branch Park 100 Copperas Branch Drive
5:00 p.m. Gates Open
6:30 p.m. Bart Crow Band
8:15 p.m. Josh Abbott
Grand Finale Fireworks Extravaganza
What To Bring: In the morning bring your fishing pole or we â„¢ll provide poles if you don't have one. Folding chairs or blanket for both locations.
Please do not bring: Pets, Glass Containers, Alcoholic Beverages or Coolers.
Free parking is available on-site at both locations. Â There is also free off-site shuttle parking is available for the evening only. Â The remote parking lot is located at Marcus High School at 5707 Morriss Road in Flower Mound. Directions to Remote Parking:
- Southbound on I-35: Take Exit 454A, Loop under the bridge and turn left (west) on FM 407, turn left (south) on Morriss Rd.
- Northbound on I-35: Take Exit 453, turn right and loop over the bridge, continue West on FM 407 and turn left (south) on Morriss Rd.
PLEASE NOTE: Â The I-35 Southbound off-ramp for Garden Ridge, Exit 454B will be closed from 9:00 pm – 12:00 am.
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