The Castle Hills community and The City of Lewisville Present the 25th Anniversary Freedom Festival
FREE, fun-filled day includes live music, food trucks, fireworks and more!
May 31, 2023 (Lewisville, TX) –The Castle Hills community and The City of Lewisville invite you to the 25th anniversary Freedom Festival, a treasured community tradition, on Tuesday, July 4 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to this FREE event, which features activities for all ages including face painters, balloon artists, caricature artists, a bounce house/water slide combo, an ultimate bungee ride, a ninja tower, food trucks, live music and more! The highlight of the night will be a spectacular fireworks display, scheduled to begin at dusk. To get the best seats, we recommend arriving early. The Village Shops are located at 2520 King Arthur Blvd. at Lady of the Lake Boulevard in Lewisville. Don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs, and coolers as you find the perfect spot to watch the fireworks along the beautiful shores of Lake Avalon.
Festivalgoers will have no shortage of food options including Castle Hills’ own The Grind Burger Bar, T.B.D. Kitchen, Hills Café and El Patio Mex Tex. Additionally, popular food trucks that will be on site include: El Chifrijo Puerto Rican Fusion, F&F Express Food Truck, Cajun Food on the Go!, Groovy Chicken & Waffles, FryDay Concessions, SnowBaby Shaved Ice, The Corndog Company, DTX, and Favor Flavor.
Band lineup
6 p.m.
Gratzi – Denton-based power pop band, which was formed by four music teachers at the height of the pandemic.
linktr.ee/gratzi
7:15 p.m.
The Bandulus – An Austin-born ska, reggae, soul group that brings high energy to the stage.
www.bandulus.com
8:30 p.m.
Burning Sky Band – Rock cover band plays classic to current hits to keep the party going – from The Rolling Stones to Miranda Lambert.
www.burningskybandrocks.com
This year there is no street parking available near the event. Castle Hills residents who live near The Village Shops are encouraged to walk or bike if possible. There will be two free air-conditioned shuttle options. Shuttles start at 4:00 p.m. and will run until 11:00 p.m. Free shuttles and parking will be available at Hebron High School and Killian Middle School. For more information about shuttles, road closures, and other event details visit, https://castlehillsvillageshops.com/event/FreedomFest23.
For the complete calendar of Castle Hills events and directions to the plaza, visit www.CastleHillsVillageShops.com. In the event of inclement weather, please visit the Castle Hills Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/castlehillscommunity/).