With the lake only only three-foot low, all is looking good for a Happy July 4 weekend on Cedar Creek Lake.
Area hotels are reporting all rooms booked for the weekend, and visitors are expected to begin rolling into town over the next couple of days. Many weekenders are already arriving, shopping at the local grocery stores.
The Texas Department of Transportation set up flashing mobile signs in Seven Points Thursday afternoon that advised heavy traffic would be encountered and drivers should be prepared to stop quickly.
There will be no shortage of events for residents, weekenders and visitors.
Gun Barrel City Park will feature two days of concerts Friday night and Saturday for its annual July Fest celebration, and the Triple T Amusement Carnival is set up at the park as well. GunBarrelritaville margarita contest begins at the park Friday at 6 p.m., and the concert starts at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake's annual air show over the lake will be taking place at the Pinnacle Golf and Boat Club Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. It is known as one of the largest air shows in the nation. The air show can be seen on the north end of the lake from the shoreline and boats. VIP seating at the club is $50 per person.
As usual there will be a fireworks show in Gun Barrel City Park at 10 p.m. and there will be a fireworks show over the lake.
Seven Points will host a barbecue in City Park Friday at 6:30 p.m. There will be music and a fireworks show.