AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austinites braved the heat Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July at Auditorium Shores.
The popular park that showcases Austin’s skyline hosted the city’s 47th Austin Symphony Orchestra concert and fireworks celebration.
The event began at 4 p.m. Attendees got the chance to try different food and drink options and see live entertainment from musicians and DJs — all before the orchestra took to the stage.
Even before the fireworks, a large crowd could be seen settling on the grass.
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Austinites gather at Auditorium Shores for Fourth of July festivities and fireworks. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) -
Setup is underway for the City of Austin’s July 4 Concert & Fireworks Celebration at Auditorium Shores. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) -
Setup is underway for the City of Austin’s July 4 Concert & Fireworks Celebration at Auditorium Shores. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) -
Setup is underway for the City of Austin’s July 4 Concert & Fireworks Celebration at Auditorium Shores. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) -
Setup is underway for the City of Austin’s July 4 Concert & Fireworks Celebration at Auditorium Shores. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)
The fireworks show is set to kick off at 9:30 p.m. You can tune in from home — KXAN will stream the show in this story and on the KXAN Facebook page.