THE COLONY, Texas — The City of The Colony is making final preparations for its annual Liberty by the Lake celebration, a four-day Independence Day festival that draws thousands of residents and visitors to the lakeside community.
The carnival runs Wednesday, July 2, through Saturday, July 5, with wristbands available for $27 in advance through July 1 and $32 starting July 2. The main event takes place Friday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Athletic Club, capped by a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. sponsored by CoServ.
Live entertainment includes the Emerald City Band's Elevation and two Lucha Libre wrestling shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., sponsored by Whataburger. A watermelon-eating contest is scheduled for 7 p.m., and a food court with multiple vendors and food trucks will be available throughout the evening.
The day begins with a parade at 10 a.m. from Peters Colony Elementary to The Colony High School, followed by a 5K and fun run at Stewart Creek Park. A free shuttle service will run from The Colony Recreation Center and Griffin Middle School to the festival entrance from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
