Independence Day falls on a Sunday and celebrated Monday this year, and itâs a sure bet many New Braunfels and Comal County residents will toss in Friday for a four-day holiday weekend.
The area will truly experience a new sense of freedom this July 4th period â exactly one year since the height of COVID-19 and executive orders began mandating protective face coverings in most private and public areas throughout Texas.
Social distancing didnât subdue attendance at county and city parks last year, and all will be open throughout the weekend. City and county offices and businesses will be closed Monday, but many other venues will have amended hours.
The first Memorial Day after COVID-19 will close federal, state and local offices on Monday, and some city and county services will be altered through the three-day holiday weekend.