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Home Blog & News River Authority Hosts Post-Tour de Goliad Bike Ride Celebration at Branch River Park

River Authority Hosts Post-Tour de Goliad Bike Ride Celebration at Branch River Park

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October 11, 2019
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WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) will be hosting a post-event celebration for the 28^th Annual Missions Tour de Goliad Bike Ride at Branch River Park on Saturday, October 19. The River Authority will once again serve as the Finish Line Sponsor and participants are invited to enjoy live music by DJ Felix V, and a brown bag lunch catered by Werner’s Catering. Branch River Park is owned and operated by the River Authority.This 4.2-acre park offers amenities such as a park trail, benches, picnic tables, playground, amphitheater and restrooms. The park’s located near Goliad’s historic courthouse square and helps connect to the Angel of Goliad Hike & Bike Trail and the Ferry Street San Antonio River access site.

WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 2019, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Branch River Park, 445 S. Commercial St. Goliad, TX 77963

NOTES: For more information about the River Authority’s parks and trails, visit www.sara-tx.org

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