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Violet Crown Trail - North Community Celebration (Sat 07/29 9am)

Sorry about the late notice -- this event is happening nine hours after I'm posting it :/

From Facebook at https://facebook.com/events/1424731161655792/ :

Event by City of Austin Capital Delivery Services and Hill Country Conservancy

Home Depot Blvd, Sunset Valley, TX 78745

Join the City of Austin, City of Sunset Valley and Hill Country Conservancy to celebrate the completion of the Violet Crown Trail – North project! This one-mile extension of the Violet Crown Trail system connects Home Depot Boulevard to MoPac just north of William Cannon Drive. With the completion of this segment, the Violet Crown Trail is now contiguous from Zilker Park to Slaughter Creek.

The celebration will include:
• Remarks from elected officials and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:15 AM
• Live performances from the Crockett Cougar Band
• Complimentary popsicle treats to keep you cool
• A family-friendly bike ride led by Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
• An interactive nature walk led by Hill Country Conservancy
• Kids projects & activities from The Home Depot

Don't miss out on this exciting occasion as we revel in the completion of the Violet Crown Trail North and embrace the spirit of community, nature, and adventure.

View the event location: bit.ly/3CVhOp6. Walking, biking, and public transportation encouraged!

Parking is available in the Sunset Valley Home Depot parking lot.

Learn more about the project at AustinTexas.gov/VioletCrownTrail.

Learn more about the Violet Crown Trail at VioletCrownTrail.com.