When it comes to the Fourth of July, small-town, community celebrations are as American as you can get. Schertz, Texas never fails to provide its citizens with just the right amount of excitement, fun, and patriotism. Below you’ll find a guide to the events held during the Schertz Jubilee.
Carnival
The carnival is a Schertz Jubilee tradition and is a must for kids and teens. Enjoy the ferris wheel, swings, roller coaster, games, prizes, and more! Tickets are $1 each, and most rides or games cost anywhere from 3-5 tickets. You also buy your food and beverages with tickets. Check out the funnel cakes, bloomin’ onions, hamburgers and hotdogs, frozen lemonade, snow cones, and (of course) beer booths. If it’s American and unhealthy, they’ve got it!
Location:
Pickrell Park
Hours:
July 1-3, 6:00pm to 11:00pm
July 4, 10:00am to 11:00pm
Entertainment
Parents, send your kids out in the carnival, and then head over to check out the live bands (and more!) at the pavilion!
Location:
Pickrell Park pavilion
Line-up:
July 1: 6:00pm to 8:00pm, DJ Spradling; 8:00pm to 11:00pm, Airwave (http://www.airwave80s.com/)
July 2: 6:00pm to 9:00pm, DJ Spradling; 9:00pm to 11:00pm, Shelly Lares Band
July 3: 6:00pm to 8:30pm, Open Mic US; 9:00pm to 11:00pm, Nick Lawrence Band (http://www.nicklawrenceband.com/)
July 4: 12:00pm to 1:00pm, Opening Ceremonies and BBQ Cook-off kick-off; 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Open Mic US; 2:00pm to 3:00pm, Apple Pie Judging; 4:00pm to 5:00pm, Watermelon Eating Contest; 5:00pm to 5:30pm, BBQ Cook-off and Apple Pie awards; 6:00pm to 7:30pm, MC & The Mystyx (http://www.mcmystyx.com/); 8:30pm to 11:00pm, Brandon Rhyder Band (http://www.brandonrhyder.com/)
Parade
This traditional must-see parade includes everything from the fire department to the high school marching band to Girl Scout troops and more!
Location:
From Buffalo Drive to Schertz Parkway to Main St. to Oak St.
Time:
9:30am
Fireworks
UPDATE: Fireworks are completely banned. There will be no fireworks display in Schertz this 4th of July.
Parking
Parking is free in the lots on Oak Street by the pool and baseball fields. You may also park in the Corbett parking lot or along any of the streets in downtown Schertz. On the Fourth of July, get there early! Many streets are closed for the parade and it can be difficult to find a spot all day long.
For more information and applications for the BBQ Cook-off and Apple Pie contest, be sure to check out the Schertz website! http://schertz.com/?page_id=2284
