The City of Round Rock knows how to celebrate Independence Day! Free, patriotic festivities will take place on Saturday, July 4. The morning’s festivities begin at Sertoma Independence Day Parade in Downtown Round Rock, followed by Frontier Days in the afternoon at Old Settlers Park, where fireworks begin at dark.
This year’s Frontier Days takes place in the new, voter-approved Lakeview Stage and Pavilion area within Old Settlers Park, so be sure to double check the Frontier Days Parking Map below and follow event signage and parking attendants’ directions as parking spaces fill.
Sertoma Independence Day Parade
Where: Mays Street in Downtown Round Rock
When: Starts at 8:30 a.m. (RAIN OR SHINE)
The 2026 Annual Sertoma Independence Day Parade will once again feature giant inflatables, community groups and patriotic spirit. The parade travels a 1.5 mile route along Mays Street between Mays Crossing and Highway 79. The parade will start at 8:30 a.m. to beat the heat, so arrive early to find the best seat to watch and celebrate!
Parade Route and Parking
In addition to on-street parking, parking will also be available in the following locations:
Coming from east of Mays Street:
Coming from west of Mays Street:
Frontier Days
Where: Lakeview at Old Settlers Park, 1501 E. Harrell Pkwy
Frontier Days Parking
Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may enter Old Settlers Park through any of three designated event entrances:
Entrance #1: Kenney Fort Blvd. (3501 Sports Capital Crossing)
Entrance #2: Harrell Pkwy (via Old Settlers Blvd.)
Entrance #3: Aten Loop (via Old Settlers Blvd.)
As parking lots fill, entrances will close and traffic will be redirected to the next available entrance. Once all three entrances are closed, no additional vehicles will be allowed into the park. Pedestrian paths connect all parking lots to the event site.
Street Closure Notifications
• Mays Street will be closed from Mays Crossing to Palm Valley Boulevard starting at 4 a.m. on July 4 for parade setup.
• Lane reductions will be in place along Old Settlers Boulevard, Red Bud Lane and Kenney Fort Boulevard near Old Settlers Park throughout the day on July 4.
Schedule of Events
| 8:30 a.m. | Sertoma Independence Day Parade in Downtown Round Rock |
| Noon | Frontier Days opens at Old Settlers Park |
| 2:45 p.m. | Festival Area: Swifty Swine Pig Races |
| 3:45 p.m. | Festival Area: Swifty Swine Pig Races |
| 4:00 p.m. | Lakeview Stage: Pepper Eating Contest |
| 4:45 p.m. | Festival Area: Swifty Swine Pig Races |
| 5:00 p.m. | Lakeview Stage: Ballet Folklorico Performance |
| 5:45 p.m. | Festival Area: Swifty Swine Pig Races |
| 6:45 p.m. | Festival Area: Swifty Swine Pig Races |
| 6:50 p.m. | Lakeview Stage: Mayor’s Welcome |
| 7:00 p.m. | Free Ice Cream Presented by City Council |
| 7:45 p.m. | Lakeview Stage: Austin Symphonic Band |
| 8:00 p.m. | Festival Area: Swifty Swine Pig Races |
| 9:30 p.m. | Lakeview Stage: Spazmatics |
| 10:00 p.m. | Fireworks begin at dark |
| 11:00 p.m. | End of Show |
