Northwest Austin Civic Association’s 4th of July Parade
We want to thank everyone who helped to make our 35th Annual 4th of July Parade such an amazing success! We had an incredible turnout even with the pending rain storms, but were fortunate to not have a drop fall until the march to Doss was complete. The dedicated parade fans continued on even with the deluge of rain to enjoy Sparkles the Clown who was making balloons, John Maverick the “Second Best Magician” in Austin, face painting and the refreshments. We had participants from all around Central Texas, not just Northwest Hills, not just Austin, but cities far and wide. Regardless of your age or how far you traveled from, many enjoyed celebrating Independence day with their families and approximately 1,000 other participants (most of which surfaced within the last 15 minutes prior to the parade start due to the pending rain). It was a beautiful site at 10:45 AM to see one last remaining family huddling under Sparkles the Clown’s umbrella waiting for that one last balloon to be made into an animal. Even with the rain, that little boy will never forget that rainy July 4th day of 2007.
We want to particularly thank the Cavitts, who have let the parade start at their home for the last 35 years! We also want to thank the parade committee Ann Denkler, Ben Luckens, Bill Bradley, Cecelia Burke, Charlie Galvin, David Sheppard, Jackie Good, Karen Brenner, Karla Villalon, Louise Geil, Mimi Suttles, Nick Classen, Sue Sheppard. They in turn would like to thank the following:
Our Singers:
Elena Villalon – National Anthem a capella
Dan Girardot – America the Beautiful a capella
Our Opening Ceremonies:
Cub Scout Pack 2
Boy Scout Troop 3
Our Volunteers:
Anderson High Honor Society
Anderson High Marching Band
Ann Girardot
Azul Momin
Broadus Spivey
Candice Delleney
Carl Brisson
Chris Holtkamp
David Sheppard
David Stroud
Debra Poole
Diane Field
Eric and Alex Robertson
Eric Goodman
John Lipscombe
Julie Birdsong
Julie Cowan
Karen Friese
Kathryn Edwards
Kelsey Spencer
Laurie Brandt
Kate Windsor
Lynn Butler
Leann Hayes
Mike Santori
Midori Campbell
Murchison Girl Scout Troop T1526
Russell Bistline
Reb Burghart
Ruth Ann Spivey
Sandy Powers
Shelly Prant
Sid Wattinger
Steve and Kelsey Spencer
Sue Raup
Sue Sheppard
Susie Rich
Victoria Leonard
Wayne Prescott
Individual Sponsors:
Sam and Nancy Sutherland
Betty and Bob Boyer
Michael Mayfield
Ron and Saundra Allen
Jim and Pamela Lodwick
Our Business Sponsors:
Anderson High School and the Anderson PTA
Austin Diagnostic Clinic
AvenueOne Properties
Boulevard Grill
Carol Dochen Realtors
Doss Elementary and the Doss PTA
HEB
JCAA
KaBloom
Kwik Ice
Law Office of Richard H. Anton
Leaps and Bounds
Moreland Properties
Murchison Middle School and the Murchison PTA
Northwest Hills Hardware
Russ Emerson, Russ and Co Hair Salon
Shamrock C-Mart
Texan Eye Center
Trianon Coffee Shop
WaxmanCavnerLawson
Members Who Took Yard Signs:
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Whitis
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Boyko
Ms. Sharon Downer
Mr. & Mrs. Mark (Alison) Elbrecht
Mr. & Mrs. Edward (Mary) Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Kemnitz
Mrs. William A. Pribble
Ms. Barbara Mabin
Mr. & Mrs. Milton Talbot
Dr. & Mrs. Carlos (Kathy) Lozano
Mr. & Mrs. Dale (Shirley) Morrison
Mrs. Kautis and sister Arlene
Ms. Sue Hill
Ms. Victoria Li
Mr. Darrell Sanders
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Schwartz
Mr. & Mrs. Tom (Debbie) Collins
Ms. Ginger Auel and husband
Ms. Eugenia Burg and husband
Ms. Andrea Donaldson
Ms. Diana Meza
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Conder
Mr. Howard Atkins
Mr. Jesse Charlargaulat
Ms. Janet Fitzsimon
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Anderson
Mr. Carl Tepper
Ms. Courtney Sweetland
Mr. & Mrs. Earl McBride
Ms. Loraine Urey
Mr.& Mrs. Allen J. (Fran) Bard
Duke Browning
Lou Cartwright
The Closmanns
Anne & Barry Evans
Ann & Dan Giradot
Nan Hampton
Kemp Hayes
Amy Juried
Elizabeth Earle & Britt Leissner
The Lockes
Kathy Wifley
Thank you very much from Jason Choyce and Jackie Good, co-chairs of the parade committee!
So, why join NWACA ?
NWACA ’s purpose is to maintain and improve the quality of life in Northwest Hills.
Your dues fund annual programs and committees that protect and improve life in the neighborhood. This includes candidate and community forums, oak wilt education, government relations, schools, transportation and safety, zoning and subdivision issues and our annual 4th of July parade.
We are one of the largest neighborhood associations within the City of Austin. Your membership ensures our voice is strong.
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Our 4th of July Parade: Kvue News Coverage
