Round Rock parade will have heavy law enforcement presence following Juneteenth tragedy

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The City of Round Rock said there will be a "heavy law enforcement presence" at its annual Fourth of July parade and celebrations after a recent Juneteenth event ended in a tragic shooting that left two people dead and 14 injured.

The parade will kick off at 8:30 a.m., running up Mays Street through downtown and ending at U.S. 79. At noon, the festivities will continue with Frontiers Day at Old Settlers Park. Activities will happen throughout the day with fireworks starting at 8:30 p.m.

The city is expecting thousands of people to attend the celebrations and ensure safety is always top of mind when hosting these events for the community. Sara Bustilloz, a city spokesperson, said the parade route and Old Settlers Park will be lined with law enforcement and medical personnel ready to respond to any incidents.

The city is stressing safety and community for this upcoming event. "It's really important for us moving forward to make sure that we stay committed to both of those values. That we're making sure we're using the absolute best we can from a law enforcement and medical personnel stand point, but that we're also making an event that feels welcoming for all," Bustilloz said.

The city is stressing that people stay hydrated at the event because of the heat.

Road closures and where to park

Mays street will be closed down for the parade from Gattis School Road to U.S. 79. Mays street between Gattis School and Mays Crossing will only be open to local traffic. There is a detailed map explaining closures on the city's website.

The city says parking is always a big issue with the event. Here are some areas you can park you car is you plan to attend the event:

• City Hall parking garage
• Round Rock Public Library parking garage
• Public lot on E. Liberty and Lampasas
• City Transit Center on W. Bagdad
• Centennial Plaza
• Allen R. Baca Center
• On street parking