News from City of Allen: Friday, June 28, 2013

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June 28, 2013

It's Finally Here! There is truly something for everyone at Market Street Allen USA Celebration presented by Texas Health | Allen! The fun gets underway this Saturday at 4 p.m. on the grounds of Celebration Park. The event features the traditional mix of great music, festivities and fireworks with an anticipated crowd of over 80,000 attendees.

With the continued growth of the event, additional security measures are being taken this year. The City of Allen will use contracted security personnel to implement bag and cooler checks when attendees arrive and throughout the day. As always, Allen Police and Fire will be in force for patrol, safety and emergency response needs. Please remember that this event is an alcohol and tobacco free event.

Market Street Allen USA Celebration is hosted by the City of Allen as a family-friendly event with free admission and shuttle service available! Shuttle buses will run from Allen High School to Celebration Park beginning at 3:30 p.m. with the last return bus departing the park at 11 p.m. Extra buses have been added this year to help attendees park in a hassle free location and enjoy an air conditioned ride to and from Market Street Allen USA.

Allen Named on Family Circle's Top 10 Best Towns for Families

Family Circle 10 Best Towns for Families

Family Circle, the leading lifestyle brand that celebrates the health and well-being of family, announced the results of its exclusive survey to identify America's 10 Best Towns for Families - and Allen is one of them! The brand's seventh annual list reveals the country's top towns that provide affordable housing options, green public spaces, strong school systems and neighbors to count on. The 10 Best Towns for Families is featured in the August 2013 issue on newsstands July 2 and online at www.FamilyCircle.com/besttowns.

Independence Day Facility Closures

The following City Facilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day:

Allen Animal Shelter
Allen Public Library
City Hall Complex
Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Joe Farmer Recreation Center
Municipal Court
Senior Recreation Center
Visitors Center at The Edge

Community Waste Disposal will be closed Thursday, July 4. Residential trash and recycle waste service will slide one day. Previously scheduled Saturday bulk or new box collection will run a normal schedule. Contact CWD at 972.392.9300 Opt. 2 for more information.

To see a complete list of closures and modified operating hours, visit CityOfAllen.org.

Traffic Advisory - Allen Heights and Bethany Drive

As a result of extensive repairs to a large-diameter waterline, construction activity will periodically disrupt traffic flow through the Allen Heights/Bethany Drive intersection. Affected areas include: northbound lanes of Allen Heights, just north of Bethany Drive, and varying westbound lanes on Bethany Drive approaching the Allen Heights intersection. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes until construction is complete which is anticipated to be August. Read More...