About 40,000 visitors are expected to head to the Square throughout the last weekend in April to celebrate the citys annual Red Poppy Festival.

The three-day festival features live music, a parade, a car show, childrens areas, street dances and more. Parking is available throughout downtown; however, city staff recommend visitors park at the former Albertsons parking lot at 610 N. Austin Ave. and use the shuttle service.

Schedule of events

April 25

7 p.m.Dysfunkshun Junkshun performs

April 26

10 a.m. Festival opens with arts and crafts booths, food court and childrens area

10 a.m. Paint the Georgetown Red Parade begins

11 a.m. Car show opens

3 p.m. Car show closes and awards are given

5 p.m. Childrens area closes

6 p.m. Colin Huntley performs

7:30 p.m. Street dance begins with Curtis Grimes performance

9:30 p.m. The Bellamy Brothers perform

April 27

11 a.m. Festival opens

3:30 p.m. Brandon Rhyder performs

4 p.m. Childrens area closes

5 p.m. Festival closes

Red Poppy Ride

The Georgetown Sertoma Club, Sun City Cyclists, Williamson County Childrens Advocacy Center and the Cyclopath Bike Club sponsor the 10th annual Red Poppy Ride on April 26. Proceeds from the event benefit the Sertoma scholarship program for Georgetown ISD, WCCAC and the city of Georgetown bicycle patrol unit. Approximately 1,400 riders are expected to participate in the event. The ride includes 14-, 27-, 40-, 50-, 63- and 100-mile routes that begin and end at the Georgetown High School annex. Online registration ends at 4 p.m. on April 23. Early packet pickup is from 57 p.m. on April 25 at the WCCAC, 1811 S.E. Inner Loop, and Nelos Cycles, 8108 Mesa Drive, Austin. Ride-day packet pickup begins at 6:30 a.m. 8 a.m. (ride begins), 4 p.m. (course closes). $30 (individuals registered by April 13), $40 (individuals registered after April 13), $75 (family by April 13), $85 (family after April 13). Georgetown High School annex, 2211 N. Austin Ave. www.redpoppyride.org

A complete schedule of performances is available at www.poppy.georgetown.org/schedule.

Other weekend events

April 27

Red Poppy Breakfast in the Park

The Georgetown Noon Lions Club hosts an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. The event raises funds to provide services, including the Texas Lions Camp for Special Needs Children, Georgetown ISD scholarships, early childhood vision screening and eyeglasses recycling. The menu includes pancakes, ham, applesauce and drinks. 7:3011:30 a.m. $4 (children younger than 10), $7 (adults). San Gabriel Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. 512-819-0067. [email protected]

April 27

Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist

First United Methodist Church Georgetowns Friendship Class helps raise funds for Meals on Wheels Georgetown with a gourmet brunch. The menu includes baked ham and egg cups, boursin potatoes, grilled asparagus bundles, Bibb salad and dessert. Singer K.R. Wood provides entertainment. There are two seatings with a maximum of 80 people per seating. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $50. 3L&J Ranch, CR 103. 512-868-8666