The BANG begins with the Pet and Pal Parade...

but it doesn't stop there!

Join us for a star-spangled day of fun across Downtown Bastrop and Fisherman’s Park!

Pet & Pal Parade

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
County Courthouse

• Registration & Judging: 8:00–9:00 AM

• Parade begins at 9:00 AM

• Awards to follow

Dress up your pets (and your people!) in patriotic flair and kick off the morning in style!

Freedom on Wheels

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
South Main (Chestnut to Pine)

South Main transforms into a pop-up play street! Bring anything with wheels (no motors!) and roll through a safe, car-free zone.

Toads & Treasures: Stars & Stripes Hunt

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Downtown Retail Shops

Search for patriotic-themed toads hidden inside local businesses—and win fun star-spangled prizes along the way!

North Main Games

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
North Main (Chestnut to Spring)

Classic field day fun for the whole family!
Enjoy sack hops, water balloon tosses, cornhole, and more!

For more information on Pet and Pal Parade and downtown events, contact Main Street Manager Michaela Joyce at 512-332-8862 or mjoyce@cityofbastrop.org.

Bastrop's Annual Big Bang! Celebration

June 28 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Fisherman’s Park

Celebrate the red, white, and BOOM with a fun-filled evening at the park!

• Music
• Food Vendors
• Face Painting
• Sprinklers
• Bounce Houses
• Lawn Games
• Fireworks at Dark

Bring the whole family, a lawn chair or blanket, and settle in for Bastrop’s biggest summer celebration!

For more information on the Annual Big Bang! Celebration, contact Community Recreation & Events Coordinator Cami Reddell at 512-332-8827 or creddell@cityofbastrop.org.