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Seventeen Irving roadways are scheduled for improvement in year six of the Road to the Future Summer Overlay Project, which begins in June.
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Voters can cast their ballots for Irving City Council Irving Parks and Recreation summer aquatics single-member districts Place 3 and 5 runoff season has begun. Check out the summer fun election on June 10. Información en español en la hours for aquatic centers, pools and spray parks. página 3. Thông tin bằng tiếng Việt ở trang 3. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF IRVING
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PARADE APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 19 Irving's annual Sparks & Stripes Fourth of July Parade will be back in the Heritage District on Tuesday, July 4 at 9 a.m., with the sounds of marching bands, floats and all things red-whiteand-blue! Immediately following the parade, attend the annual Watermelon Social at Heritage Park. Cool off with a refreshing slice of watermelon and stay for the sounds of the Jade Flores Band. Applications are due no later than Monday, June 19 at 5 p.m. Participants are required to attend the mandatory parade meeting on Wednesday, June 28 at 6 p.m., at Irving City Hall at 825 W. Irving Blvd. in the Council Chambers. Entries should be decorated with a patriotic theme in mind. Entries can opt to be judged in one of the following SCAN categories: Most for ICTN Creative, Most VIDEO Patriotic and the Grand Marshal Award. Visit IrvingEvents.org for more information and to complete the online parade application.
Juneteenth Celebration is June 17 Come celebrate Juneteenth at Irving’s Juneteenth Jam Fest on Saturday, June 17. Enjoy a local live band, food, entertainment, local vendors and a classic cars show. Do not miss a day of fun and entertainment! June 17 | 3 to 8 p.m. 3 to 4 p.m. | King Square Park, 200 Gilbert Road Enjoy teen performances from Irving’s Got Talent winners. 4 to 8 p.m. | Bear Creek Heritage Park, 3925 Jackson St. Enjoy live music, African storyteller, classic car show and a variety of vendors. In-N-Out Burger will provide a limited number of free meals. Remember to bring lawn chairs, tents and sunscreen. For more information, visit IrvingEvents.org or call (972) 721-2519.
Stay Connected and Ready to Play The Irving Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Activities Brochure is out now! It provides information on how to schedule, sign up and register for the upcoming camps, classes, programs and activities available through August. The guide includes schedules by age groups and information for all Irving recreation centers. Pick up the Summer 2023 Brochure at any recreation center or view online at CityofIrving.org/RecSchedules. Search Facebook for @IrvingParksandRec and “Like” the page to stay up-to-date with what is going on in Irving Parks and Recreation — events, programs, schedules and more. Visit CityofIrving.org/Parks for more information.
SEEKING RESIDENT INPUT ON BUDGET Planning for the city’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24) budget is underway. The City of Irving Budget Team is looking for resident suggestions, feedback and opinions on what should be considered for the FY24 budget, which begins Oct. 1, 2023. Public Input Sessions City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. June 8 | 7 p.m. June 29 | 7 p.m. To learn more about the city’s budget, visit CityofIrving.org/Budget and SCAN ME check out the "FY23 Budget Executive Summary" tab for an overview of the current fiscal year budget. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14 and the city’s budget year runs from Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2024. Ask the Budget Fiscal Friends (BFFs) Contact the Budget Team and let them know what the city should focus on for the upcoming annual budget or ask a question about any aspect of the FY24 budget by emailing AskTheBFFs@CityofIrving.org.