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Congress bridge to close for Bat Fest
Friday, August 25, 2023 by Elizabeth Pagano
This Saturday, Aug. 26, the Ann Richards Bridge will close for the 17th annual Bat Fest. The Congress Avenue bridge will be closed from Cesar Chavez Street to Barton Springs Road from 5 a.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Sunday. The closure will allow the fest to take place in the evening, where music, food, drink, and arts and crafts will take over. More information on the fest can be found here.
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