Music starts at 7 p.m. each night, and attendees can bring lawn chairs, water and blankets.
The event is family-friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. Food and beverage vendors will be available at the event.
Navigating traffic
Beginning at 9 p.m., Barton Springs Road will be closed from Azie Morton Road to Columbus Drive at Mopac, and traffic will return to normal by 11 p.m. depending on how long the event takes to clear.
The entrance to Stratford Drive off Barton Springs will close beginning at 7 p.m.
If driving to the event, attendees can park near the Polo Picnic Area for $20 or the Stratford Lot for $25. The Palmer Events Center also has a parking garage that is $10 to park.
Other ways to get to the park are listed below:
- MetroBike rentals are available at stations near Zilker Park. For a free ride, attendees can use a promo code, BOTG2023, through the BCycle app.
- CapitalMetro bus routes 3 and 30, or the MetroRapid 803 can take attendees near the park.
- Scooter rentals are available near the park.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning that will last until at least 9 p.m. July 18. Temperatures are expected to be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the week.
Since April 1, Austin-Travis County EMS has determined 422 cases of heat-related illnesses have occurred, with half occurring in June and a quarter in July.
Attendees are encouraged to wear proper sun protection and stay hydrated. Pets, children, the chronically ill and the elderly are more prone to overheating.
Signs your body may need to cool off include sweating, nausea and cramping. Symptoms can also progress to confusion or no longer being able to sweat, at which point someone would need to see a doctor.
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