The City of Cedar Park Newsletter

Official news about the City of Cedar Park from the City of Cedar Park

Cedar Sparktacular (July 4 Celebration)

Celebrate Independence Day in Cedar Park! The festivities will include live music, carnival rides, inflatable attractions, food vendors, a fireworks display, and a movie in the park immediately after the fireworks.

This is one of the most spectacular celebrations in Cedar Park, and it’s an event you won't want to miss!

Joining us for the celebration? Know Before You Go! See the prohibited items, child wristband safety program, food vendors, and more below.

Click here for more details.

July 4 Office Closures

City offices and facilities, including the Recreation Center and Library, will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Trash & recycling will remain on schedule.

July 4 Trash and Recycling Remain on Regular Schedule

Trash and Recycling pickup will remain on the regular schedule for Friday, July 4. If your usual pickup day is Friday, please ensure your bins are out by 7:00 a.m.

To view the 2025 City of Cedar Park Collection Schedule, click here.

Artists Wanted

You are invited to become an exciting part of Cedar Park by submitting your work for a year-long period of display in the Cedar Park Community Sculpture Garden! Entries are being accepted now through July 11.

Since its creation in October 2013, the Sculpture Garden has been a treasured cultural asset in the Cedar Park community. Sculptures on display in the garden have previously sold both to private collectors and have been purchased by the City for its permanent collection. Artists are once again invited to submit their works to be considered for display in the garden.

Click here to download the application.

Save The Date

The 2025 Senior Expo is set for Saturday, October 4 at the Cedar Park Recreation Center from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.! Interested in advertising, sponsorship, or being a vendor? Click here for the application!

Don’t Miss The Backyard Sessions at Bell!

This Friday, June 27, from 6:30-9:30 PM, grab a picnic blanket, your friends, and family, and head to The Bell District for the kickoff event of this live music series at The Backyard. Unwind while you listen to live music played by local Texas artists and enjoy some food from vendors like Slab BBQ, Kona Ice, and more.

The first performance from 6:30 – 7:00 PM will feature Mr. Will, a singer-songwriter for the young and young at heart, followed by Texas country band, Will and The Wilderness from 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Great weekends start at Bell!

Click here for event information.

After this show, the series will break for the heat in July and August and will return in September - keep any eye out for new events the Bell District website!

The most recent City Council meeting took place on June 24, 2025.

Highlights included:

The City Council has approved updates to the Mobility Master Plan (MMP) to ensure that maps and appendix information reflect current roadway conditions. These administrative updates help keep the plan accurate and up to date. Future changes involving the addition or removal of proposed improvements will continue to require City Council approval.

Watch the meeting here.

The next regular called City Council meeting is July 10.