On Saturday, April 13, HLDW won 2nd place in the Burnet Blue Bonnet Parade out of 150 entries. The theme for the float was 'Vote Like Willie' in honor of Texas legend Willie Nelson. Participants included Highland Lakes Democratic Women, Llano County Democrats, and Burnet County Democrats.

The Llano County Democratic Party held its precinct convention on March 23 at the Kingsland Branch Library. Attendees had the opportunity to vote on delegates and alternates to the state conventions, as well as elect new chairpersons for local parties and discuss local party resolutions.

Highland Lakes Democratic Women members Patty Kane, Mary Kane, Annette Maddern, and Fran Day attended.