The free kids’ movie night will be held at the Fort Clark Amphitheater. The featured presentation will be “The Sandlot”, rated PG. Showtime is at 8:30 P.M. Children ages 10 years and under must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Snacks and drinks will be available at the concession stand.
Parade action gets underway Saturday at 10:00 A.M. The route will make its way down South Ann Street, making turns on to E. Hwy. 90, and concluding at Ft. Clark. Bring your lawn chairs and umbrella, and get there early to stake out a spot with a good view!
The Patriotic Program, which gets underway at 11:00 A.M., will feature speeches by city and county dignitaries, with the featured speaker being Lt. Co. Star V. Smith III, USAF, (ret.) They are sure to stir the soul of any red-blooded American.
At noon, the 4-H Club will once again be fulfilling their motto, “To make the best better”. Their hamburgers just keep getting better and better each year! This is one of the club’s primary fundraisers of the year, and they sincerely appreciate the support of both locals and tourists alike. You’ll appreciate the tasty burgers!
The Music Fest and Karaoke, which runs from 1- 3 P.M., will feature a variety of gospel, Americana, country, and contemporary music. It will be held near the DuckInn area at the swimming pool. Groups or individuals who are interested in performingcan contact Danielle Perez at 830-563-2491, ext. 206.
BBQ Fajitas will go on sale from 5-9 P.M. Just follow that mouth-watering aroma to Rendezvous Park (near the pool). Proceeds will benefit Kinney County Frontier Christmas efforts towards the purchase of additional decorations and banners.
The Grand Finale of the evening will be the Fireworks Display, to be held near the Fort entrance in the area by the Empty Saddle statue. These displays just get bigger and better each year. There’s no better or safer way to enjoy fireworks. Just sit back, watch the breathtaking aerial show, and leave the work to others.
For more information, call 830-563-2688, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Brackettville Fireworks & Festivities At The Fort
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Together, Fort Clark Springs and Brackettville host one of the best hometown Independence Day celebrations to be found in Southwest Texas. This year’s celebration will be held July 6-7. It’s family-friendly fun for all ages! Best of all, admission to all events is FREE.
History. Native Americans, Spanish explorers, cowboys, Buffalo Soldiers – and assorted tourists -- have all been drawn to Las Moras Springs through the ages. It was these very springs, which made the site of such military significance, causing Fort Riley to be established in 1852, with the land leased from none other than Samuel A. Maverick. Fort Riley was renamed Fort Clark, and in 1856, the settlement of Las Moras changed its name to Brackett, after Oscar B. Brackett, who established the supply village. The two – Brackett and Fort Clark, have been two halves of the same coin since then.
Today. Brackettville and Fort Clark Springs are still thriving and drawing travelers to the area. Though no longer a military post, the fort is a favored destination for tourists and those seeking an active retirement lifestyle. Come on in for a peek into the rich history, beautiful architecture, and fascinating museum. Take a dip in the 3rd largest (and possibly coldest) natural swimming pool in Texas, if you need to cool off between activities!
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