{"id":10691,"date":"2025-06-24T12:22:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T12:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/10691\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T12:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T12:22:14","slug":"woodlawn-lake-park-to-host-independence-day-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/10691\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodlawn Lake Park to host Independence Day Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 The San Antonio Parks Foundation will be hosting a free celebration for Independence Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">According to a press release, the H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration will take place at Woodlawn Lake Park from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The family-friendly celebration will feature a day full of activities for all ages. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Here is some of what you can find, according to the press release:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Fitness sessions from 8-11 a.m., thanks to the San Antonio Parks and Rec. No registration is needed. Any children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Vendor booths, which open at 11 a.m. Some featured booths include Ready to Work San Antonio, voter registration booths by Radical Registrars and the Spurs merch truck.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Carnival rides and games from AC Amusement, with tickets and wristbands available for purchase on-site.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Children\u2019s activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the San Antonio Public Library. You can find them near the playground pavilion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Food and drinks will be available for purchase all day, including turkey legs, BBQ tacos, aguas frescas, chicken on a stick, mangonadas and more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Live music with DJ Celebr8.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Wrestling demonstrations with Texas Wrestling and Entertainment. This event will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>TX015 Sweet Onion Eating Contest. The contest is free to enter, and you can sign up on-site. There will be photo ops, swag and education about Texas\u2019s official state vegetable. The winner will get a prize package and giveaways.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>The Welcome Salute, presented by Bexar County Commissioners and City Council members, starts at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Fireworks begin at 9 p.m., including a drone show.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cFor generations, families have gathered at Woodlawn Lake to celebrate the Fourth of July,\u201d said Mary Jane Verette. \u201cIt\u2019s more than an event\u2014it\u2019s a tradition that reflects the heart of San Antonio, and we\u2019re proud to continue it with exciting new additions this year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">According to the release, you need to follow these ground rules in order to celebrate:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>No overnight camping before, during or after July 4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>No alcohol allowed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Keep the neighborhood clean \u2014 don\u2019t leave your trash lying around.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Don\u2019t ignore signs or block driveways, as towing and tickets will be enforced as usual.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>For comfort, be sure to bring lawn chairs or blankets, water, sunscreen, umbrellas and hats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">You can learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/saparks.org\/events\/h-e-b-4th-of-july-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/saparks.org\/events\/h-e-b-4th-of-july-celebration\/\">San Antonio Parks Foundation\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN ANTONIO \u2013 The San Antonio Parks Foundation will be hosting a free celebration for Independence Day. 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