Celebrate Independence Day
the Wells Branch Way at 4thFest!

4th Fest is brought to you by the WB MUD Recreation Department—Thank you!

Roll out the Red, White & Blue!
Let’s show our Wells Branch Spirit. 

Meet in front of the community center at 9:30am.  The parade takes off at 10am.  If you’ve never been to one of our parades before, then get ready to see lots of decorated bikes, wagons, trailers, DOGS, KIDS, hats, motorcycles and floats.  It’s a grand event!  If you wish to include a float in this year’s parade, please contact the WB MUD Program & Events Coordinator at 512-251-9814.

2024 Parade Route (Departs at 10am)

Facing west on Klattenhoff Dr. => Right on Alpha Collier
=> Right on Fronia Woodward => Right on Cervin Blvd.
=> Right on Wells Port Dr. => Right on Crystal Shore
=> Right on Klattenhoff Dr. => Return to KF Park

When the parade returns to the Community Center, we kick off a day of fun events.  There’ll be children’s activities throughout the park until 2:00pm and free admission to KF Pool with games there from 1:00-4:00pm.  The Kiddy Train will be all revved up and giving rides, there’ll be balloon clowns and face painting in the courtyard, and inflatables and a rock wall in the park until 2pm.  Be sure and capture a moment in the 4thFest photo booth.  Live entertainment starts at 10:30am under the Big Tent behind the Community Center with the band, Soul Shack. Cool off inside the CC, visit the WBNA Silent Auction or stop by the Library table for a tattoo. ALL FOR FREE!

Concessions will be available from local restaurants and community service groups offering a variety of items to enjoy. Finish up the day with fireworks at 9:00pm at the Rec Center on Shoreline.

WBNA 4thFest Silent Auction

Tuesday, July 4 | 9:00am – 2:00pm
WB Community Center | 2106 Klattenhoff Drive

Get ready to be dazzled at the 2024 WBNA Silent Auction during WB 4thFest! Proceeds benefit the entire community. Monies raised help to fund the Easter Egg Hunt, National Night Out and Pumpkin Patch/Painting along with our participation in WB MUD Halloween Trunk or Treat and Luminary Fest. We also host several educational and safety seminars throughout the year.

Check out the amazing selection of gift baskets and certificates, goods and services donated by Wells Branch friends, neighbors, and businesses! Online bidding began June 21 and ends on July 2 at noon. Check out all the spectacular goods and services at 32auctions.com/WBNA4thFest2024

In person bidding will take place from 9:00am to 2:00pm, July 4th. Here are some bidding tips to ensure your success. Remember you MUST have a bidder number to place a bid. Check in at the registration desk,  it only takes a minute. Please note that the auction closes in stages, starting at 1:15pm. Event staff will be ready to help with the “Buy Now” option for any item.

Contact Margaret Sufke at 512-341-0428 or SilentAuction@wbna.us if you have an item or service you’d like to donate or if you’d like to volunteer.  We can ALWAYS use a hand. Volunteers are welcome and very much needed!

A 4thFest Request from St. Andrew’s: Our food bank supplies are running low and our Pantry Program is busier than ever. As you head out to watch the parade, go to the WB MUD outdoor activities or head to the WBNA Silent Auction, please consider bringing a canned good or dry pantry item. We will have a collection table set up in the Community Center lobby. Thank you for your support.

Fireworks Location Reminder

Brought to you by the WB MUD Parks & Rec. Dept.

WB MUD will launch the July 4th fireworks display from the soccer field/detention pond on Shoreline Drive between the Rec. Center and Fire Station.

Please refer to the map to the right for designated seating areas.  We suggest being in your seats by 9pm, as the fireworks begin at dark (around 9:30pm).

Although parking is available along the street and in the Willow Bend Pool parking lot, the number of spaces are limited, so we encourage all that can, to walk or ride bikes.

Please come early, bring your blankets, chairs, coolers and bug spray.

Don’t forget to clear your area and pick up your trash when you leave. Thank you!

Questions? Call the MUD Rec Center at 512-251-9814.

REMINDER:  PLEASE UPDATE YOUR PET’S
MICROCHIP INFO and MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THEIR COLLAR & TAGS!

Every year we see an increase in lost pets around the 4th of July, as they try to escape the noise and confusion of fireworks.

IF YOU FIND A LOST PET please TEXT the Wells Branch microchip scanner volunteer at (512) 270-1026 for a free scan, or take the pet to your nearest fire station, vet office, or pet supply store such as Petsmart or Petco to have them scanned.

Please post on the Wells Branch Lost and Found Pets page on Facebook, Austin Lost & Found Pets, Pflugerville Lost & Found Pets, Nextdoor, and the Wells Branch Google Group.

Fireworks Safety

Pflugerville Fire / Travis Co ESD No.2

Every year around July 4th and New Year’s Eve, we are often asked the question, “Are fireworks legal around here?” The answer depends on where you are located!

In unincorporated Travis County outside of city limits, fireworks generally are legal, but THERE ARE SEVERAL LIMITATIONS, some of which are listed below. Call the the Sheriff’s dispatch number (512) 974-0845 then press OPTION 3 for fireworks issues in unincorporated Travis County.

• Fireworks cannot be used on public roadways.
• Fireworks cannot be used on school district property.
• Fireworks cannot be used within 600 feet of any church, a licensed child-care center, a hospital, or a public or private school or higher-education facility unless the person received written permission from that organization.
• Fireworks are illegal in Travis County parks.
• Fireworks are illegal to use on Wells Branch Municipal Utility District (MUD) property, which includes all MUD facilities, parks, trails, greenbelts, the Pond, drainage detention areas, the veloway, and the grassy area located at Robert I. Walker and Charla Circle.
• For all other properties, you must get written permission from the property owner to light any personal fireworks – even if it’s a commercial property not in use at nighttime.

Even where fireworks are legal, they are risky to use and cause many fires and injuries around the U.S.!  The safest legal way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a professional fireworks show, such as the Pfirecracker Pfestival in Pflugerville or the 4th Fest in Wells Branch. Here are a few other fireworks safety tips:

Make Fireworks a Family Activity

• Before the holiday, make a point to discuss fireworks safety with everyone in your family to decrease the chance of someone getting hurt.
• Never let children purchase fireworks without parents there — even older kids.
• Insist on adult supervision whenever fireworks are being lit – even for older kids. Children age 10 to 14 years old actually receive the second-highest number of fireworks burns and injuries, right behind preschoolers and toddlers!
• Kids who are younger than kindergarten-age should never be allowed to hold any fireworks on their own, including sparklers. Sparklers reach temperatures hot enough to melt metal. Give little kids glow-sticks instead! Pass the sparklers to much older kids and adults to carefully light ONE at a time – ideally wearing gloves. Check out this PSA from the Texas State Fire Marshal https://bit.ly/SparklersScary

Respect Vets, Pets, and Neighbors

• Keep in mind that the sound of fireworks can be very stressful for some veterans and others who experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It also scares many dogs and other pets.
• When a holiday falls on a weeknight, remember that most people will be getting up early the next day and go to work. Please respect your neighbors’ work schedule.
• Fireworks are poisonous to pets. Be sure not to leave behind any used fireworks where pets (yours or someone else’s) spend time.
• You must get written permission from the property owner to light any personal fireworks there – even if the property is currently vacant.

Preparing to Light Fireworks

• Only light fireworks OUTSIDE on a flat surface that’s far from any homes or buildings. Don’t light fireworks near dry grass or leaves – you can catch them on fire.
• Before you light a firework, take a good look around to be sure there aren’t any people or pets in range of possibly getting hurt.
• Don’t lean over firework devices or place your hand over them when lighting. Immediately back up as far as you can after lighting! The body parts that suffer the most fireworks injuries are fingers, hands, eyes, face, and ears.

Safely Disposing of Fireworks

• Don’t try to re-light fireworks that didn’t work on the first try!
• Thoroughly soak all fireworks, even the ones that did not work, in a bucket of water or with a hose before putting in the trash.