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Emlea Chanslor, Media Relations, 369-6029
For Immediate Release: June 25, 2002

You are Cordially Invited to Celebrate Our Nation's Birthday!

(Austin) - In celebration of Independence Day, Capital Metro will offer free services to the following 4th of July festivities throughout the Austin metropolitan area:

The H.E.B. Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks - Shuttle service from State Parking Garages A and B, at San Jacinto and 15th Street, to Zilker Park (Stephen F. Austin Blvd./MoPac Pedestrian Bridge). Shuttle starts at 4 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m.

Wells Branch Parade - The trolley will pick up riders at KF Park and take them to the Community Center on Wells Branch Parkway. Service begins at 9 a.m. and ends after the parade.

Lago Vista 4th of July celebration at Lake Travis --The trolley will pick up riders at Lago Vista High School on FM 1431, between Lohman's Ford Road and Bar K Ranch Road, and take them to Bar K Park/Soccer Field near Lake Travis, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 11:00 p.m.

Leander Liberty Fest -- The service will run from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Buses will depart from the Leander High School parking lot on Bagdad Road and take riders to festivities at the Crystal Falls Golf Course.

78704th of July Parade - Trolley service will run from noon to 3 p.m. from Little Stacey Park to St. Edward's University (North Entrance on East Side Drive).