March Craziness

     There is no other way to describe the month of March in Austin Texas other than craziness   If you reside in Austin,  March may find you disgruntled.  Residents know life as they know it is about to be turned upside down.  As for myself  I adjust and embrace all March has to offer, awaiting with great anticipation all the events that come with the month of March in Austin.  Pitfalls abound but a good pair of walking shoes is all one needs to sidestep most of those.  Competition for space in the central part of the city is at an insane level and traffic is at it's worst but who really cares it's all about having a great time, isn't?  Did I mention parking strategy?   If you plan to spend any time in downtown Austin during March an ever changing parking strategy should be at the top of your list.  Even with well planned out strategy your still going to wear out one pair of walking shoes but without a good parking strategy you'll be late for some events, probably have your car towed and wear out two pair of walking shoes.
     Celebrating Texas Independence Day is just the beginning to March craziness.  South by Southwest music, movie, interactive and gaming festivals, Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo, Texas High School Boys and Girls Championship Basketball tournaments, University of Texas Relays, Explore UT, Zilker Park Kite Festival and the Urban Music Festival, Austin is one continuous party in the month of March.  I've listed the largest events but there are hundreds of smaller event that take place.  Whether it's the South by Southwest Festival that brings 300,000 out of towners into Austin or a single family that only wants to tour the Texas State Capital, Austin's economy surges  during March and it's global image tops the rating charts. Those who come to Austin during March mostly think they have found their paradise   My advice to all those who think March in Austin is one giant hassle  is simple.  You might as well run right down to your local furniture store, buy yourself a lazy-boy recliner, plop your fat ass down and grab the remote because your going to miss the best 30 days the world has to offer.