Allen, TX

It's hard to believe that we're almost to the Fourth of July. Where oh where has the year gone?

On June 27thAllen will be one the first local city to celebrate our Nation's Birthday with it's all day spectacular Allen USA event. The festivities begin at noon on Saturday the 27th at Celebration Park, Allen's 106 acre community park. Since 1995 when Allen first started their largest event it's only grown larger and larger with an estimated 65,000 people attending the lively, fun event.

The best part of Allen USa, besides all the attractions, entertainment and the grand fireworks show, is that admission and parking are FREE! In our current economy, what's better than being able to enjoy an event like this for FREE?

With the expected crowds the City highly recommends using the free shuttle service from Allen High School to the event. If you want to park your car and walk to the event, you can park at Anderson Elementary or Story Elementary and walk to the event, although walking from Story will be a bit of a hike.

Gates Open at noon and the Kid Zone, Activity Zone and Food Court Vendors will open for business. Right now you can buy all inclusive wristbands for the Kid Zone inflatables and Kid Kraft Tent for just $20 at Joe Farmer Recreation Center or the Rodenbaugh Natatorium. If you purchase these wristbands on the day of the event it will cost you a little more, $25. or you could just pay for individual tickets at 50 cents apiece but most activities will cost you between 2-4 tickets.

Allen USA will provide two different stages for musical and entertainment acts throughout the day. On the Main stage you'll be able to listen to performances by Katrin, Cody Jinks, Shaylen and the Black Box Station, Moving Colors and the featured performers this year are Smashmouth on the main stage at 8:30.

At approxiametly 10pm the event will come to it's grand conclusion with a fantastic 30 minute fireworks show!

So if you're looking for free entertainment and a safe family friendly enviroment we highly suggest this great party. Our hats off to the City of Allen, the Parks and Rec department and all the sponsors who make this happen.

We have been fortunate this Spring in listing several new homes in Twin Creeks, of Allen, Texas. If you'd like to see what great properties are available in this premier planned community - with golf, tennis, pool, clubhouse, playground, and a closely-knit neighborhood of homeowners - use our RealBird search shown here. Contact me to preview any property.
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If you are new to Allen, TX and are looking for a place to celebrate the Easter holiday, then I would like to invite you to my home church - Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church in Allen, TX.

Located on the South side of Hwy 121 between Lake Forest and Stacy Rd, Cottonwood Creek offers a tremendous worship service, excellent children's programs and a special place to fellowship.

Enjoy this special weekend with your family and friends.

God Bless!

He is Risen!

He is Risen Indeed!

Wow, it's spring time in Allen. The weather is getting warmer, last weekend not withstanding. The trees and lawns are turning green, however mine are still mostly weeds (I'm working on it)!

And then the realization hit me. Schools out in a little over two months. A quarter of the year is already gone! In two months time I'll have a high school graduate (one who finally got a job, thanks Bill from Saxby's Coffee) and a Junior at Allen High. Good Gravy I'm getting old.

I don't have to worry about summertime avtivities to keep my kids busy but many of you do.

I'd like to make a suggestion to investigate all the wonderful programs that the City of Allen Parks and Recreation department makes available to our community.

Starting with the annual Eggcellent Family Adventure this coming Saturday, April 4th. This event will take place at the Allen City Hall Civic Plaza and will feature an egg hunt, local community organizations and businesses giving free information and goodies, crafts, bounce houses and face painting. The event will take place between 9am and noon.

Since we're all trying to stretch a dollar these days another fun, free event put on by the city is the Summer Sounds concert series at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center Hillside Amphitheatre. This great, and did I mention FREE, concert series will be held each Monday evening at 7pm starting May 18th and running until June 22nd.

You can visit the Parks and rec website below for more information including the lineup. http://www.cityofallen.org/departments/parks_recreation/special_events/summer_sounds.html

Also be sure to reserve June 27th for the City of Allen's largest celebration: Allen USA Celebration.

Held each year to celebrate the 4th of July, this event is the earliest celebration of our national holiday in the area. Besides the spectacular fireworks show, this years musical entertainment will feature Smashmouth, a act that's sold over 10 million records. This years celebration, to be held appropriately at Celebration Park, will be FREE and lots of fun.

Also while we're talking of summer time planning, you'll definatly want to investigate all the low cost activities to keep your children occupied over the summer. I always dreaded hearing those two little words, "I'm Bored"! Again, the Parks and Rec department will offer a wide range of programs, enough to fit anyone's need. Registration will be on April 20th starting at 8am. You can view a complete guide at:

http://www.cityofallen.org/departments/parks_recreation/pdfs/Activity%20Guide.pdf

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