a shortened day

Mother Nature had a mind of her own July 4. While the day was shortened, the parade fun and contests were fun! For photos from the 2018 event, please select HERE.

Event Information

Schertz is proud to host the 4th of July Jubilee, one of South Texas' largest tributes to freedom and the men & women who serve in the armed forces! 

Complete with live musical entertainment, a downtown parade, 'Let Freedom Run' 5K, kid's carnival, hand-made crafts, and festival food, Jubilee offers something for the whole family.

And what would the Fourth of July be without the rockets red glare? Schertz is proud to be the home of the only annual Star Spangled Spectacular...the perfect way to end a celebration. 

LET FREEDOM RUN 5K

Don your best patriotic gear and run along the Jubilee parade route prior to the parade. 2018 marks the 7th race in Schertz. Registration information can be found HERE. 

PARADE

The 1.7 mile route begins from Elbel Rd. and travels to Pickrell Park via Schertz Parkway, Main St., and Oak St. Registration is open for the 2018 4th of July Jubilee Parade. Registration for your business, non-profit, or group is closed. Please call 210.619.1635 for more information. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Live music begins at 5:00 PM. 

Scheduled to appear:

 5:00 PM: Marcy Grace

  7:00 PM: Jesse Stratton Band

FOOD & BEVERAGE

A selection of festival food will be available from food vendors. Food items range in price from $1.00 to $10.00. Most vendors accept credit cards; an ATM will be available under the large pavilion. All your favorites will be available. 

CRAFT & RETAIL

Crafters of hand-made products, independent representatives and businesses are available. Please see the Jubilee Craft/Business Vendor Information Sheet for details.

Float & Fireworks

Back by popular demand, the coolest seat in the house will be Pickrell Pool during the July 4th Jubilee Celebration. The pool will be open from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM during the event and fireworks show, but wristbands MUST be purchased in advance for $3.00 per person. Absolutely no sales will happen at the pool gate on the day of the event. We have a limited capacity available in the pool area, so get your wristbands before they sell out. Registration opens June 4 at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 10 Commercial Place, Building #1, Schertz, TX 78154. Call the Parks & Recreation Office for more information at (210) 619-1850.

KIDS CARNIVAL

Games and rides will be provided by Alamo Attractions. Carnival will be open:

Tuesday, July 3: 6:00 - 11:00 PM

Wednesday, July 4: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Rides will range from 3 - 5 tickets each, and tickets are $1.00 each. Wristbands for Tuesday are $20.00 per person, and wristbands for Wednesday are $25.00 per person.

Some rides do have height requirements. Wristbands are not transferable, and there will be no refunds on purchases of tickets or wristbands.

WATERMELON & PIE EATING CONTESTS

Test your skills! Be the quickest to eat two, three or four slices of watermelon (age groups from 5-17 years) or one whole pie (age 18 and up). Be sure to sign up beginning at 12:00 PM on July 4th under the large pavilion. 

FIREWORKS SHOW

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to Pickrell Park for a spectacular finale to Jubilee. Sponsored by H-E-B, the Fireworks show is scheduled at approximately 9:15 PM. 

SPONSORS/PARTNERS

H-E-B  *  RBFCU  *  GVEC  *  3-DOUBLE-O-NINE