Over 100,000 people are expected to attend Austin’s 40th annual Fourth of July celebration. An outdoor concert by the Austin Symphony starts at 8:30 PM, followed by fireworks over Lady Bird Lake. Preparations are underway…

A large stage is set up in front of the Long Center.

Temporary fencing surrounds the fireworks launch area.

Loudspeakers are ready to blast downtown.

Porta-potties are in position.

And the first picnic blanket was sighted at 11:30 AM!

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