What to know before attending Allen USA on June 27

Transportation and parking

Various streets surrounding the event will be closed to traffic during the event, per the city’s website.

A free shuttle service will be available starting at 5 p.m. Attendees can park at Allen High School at 300 Rivercrest Blvd., Allen, and board the shuttle at the school’s front entrance roundabout. The shuttle will operate until 11 p.m., but will pause service from 9 p.m. until the conclusion of the fireworks finale. Pets, canopies, glass containers, alcohol and large coolers are not allowed on shuttles, according to the city’s website.

Remote park-and-walk sites are available at Story Elementary, located at 1550 Edelweiss Drive, Allen, as well as at Olson Elementary, located at 1751 E. Exchange Parkway, Allen. There will also be a dedicated drop-off and pick-up site for attendees using rideshare services at Children’s Lighthouse, located at 1605 E. Main St., Allen.

Parking will be not available at Allen ISD Eagle Stadium, Anderson Early Childhood Center or Curtis Middle School, the city’s website states.

One more thing

Attendees can receive event notices and weather alerts by texting “AUSA” to 618-589-1337 or by registering as “going” on the event’s Facebook page.

For a detailed event map, full schedule of events and additional information, visit www.allenusa.org.