by JACK JONES
The city of Buda is gearing up for the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix by hosting a free concert featuring The Fabulous Thunderbirds on Nov. 15 at City Park in downtown Buda from 6 to 11 p.m. Parking is available and free at Buda City Park. Concessions will be available. No coolers or alcohol is allowed inside the concert venue, as alcohol will be available for purchase. The musical lineup includes:
• Jimi Berd Band: 6-6:40 p.m.
• Dara Niemi: 7-7:40 p.m.
• Charlie Hurtin & The Hecklers: 8-8:40 p.m.
• The Fabulous Thunderbirds: 9:05-10:35 p.m.
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The 33rd Annual Budafest event runs from 10 a.m. till dusk on Dec. 1-2 on the Greenbelt, Main Street, library parking lot and City Park in downtown Buda. Budafest includes over 100 artisan booths, food booths, parade, full carnival and musical entertainment. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Dec. 1 starting at the Buda Fire Department off of FM 2770 and heading north on Main Street in downtown, finishing in the parking area north of City Park. For more information regarding Buda-fest or to participate in the event, visit www.budafest.org or call (512) 422.7863.
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Christmas cheer will radiate as the Buda Trail of Lights returns for the fourth year of fun, fellowship, music and holiday splendor at Historic Stagecoach Park. Mark your calendars for Dec. 14-22 from 6 to 10 p.m. and don’t miss out on this free family event. Park visitors will enjoy a spectacular display of twinkling lights illuminating Stagecoach Park with various Winter Wonderland scenes and themes from local businesses, churches, neighborhoods and organizations. The City of Buda is seeking sponsorships for the Trail of Lights to make this year’s event more extravagant. If your business or organization would like to have a display or is interested in sponsoring, please contact the Buda Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 295-7170.
