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Dripping Springs OKs Founders Day road closures, parade stays downtown

City of Dripping Springs City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Council approved temporary road closures for the April 24–26, 2026 Founders Day festival; the parade route will remain on downtown city streets rather than using US‑290, reducing traffic interruptions compared with prior years.

On Feb. 17 the City Council approved temporary road closures for the 2026 Founders Day festival, approving a plan similar to previous years but with a changed parade route that keeps the parade on downtown city streets and off US‑290.

Staff said the plan will close Mercer Street between Bluff Street and US‑290 starting the Thursday before the festival and will close other festival footprint roads beginning noon Friday for setup, with roads reopening late Sunday night after the event. Ride operations (the carnival) will be located at the DSISD property this year and the main stage and large tents are planned for the City Hall parking lot.

Council moved and approved the temporary lane and road closures by voice vote.

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