The Austin All Star Band marches in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman Summers in Austin move like molasses. Days stretch long, temps creep high and the air is sticky. The heat slows our roll as patio misters beckon. Students are gone and tourist traffic is light. If your idea of a perfect summer hang involves sharing a cold one with a few friends, you're in luck. We just published a guide to the 15 best dive bars in Austin.