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Where Are You Celebrating Freedom? Here’s Our Top 10 Places to Celebrate the 4th of July 2024 in Texas

Places to go on the 4th of July in Texas

Independence Day in Texas is a spectacular affair, with celebrations featuring fireworks, live music, parades, and family-friendly activities across the state. Here are the top ten places to experience the 4th of July in Texas:

1. Austin – Austin Symphony H-E-B July 4th Concert & Fireworks

Head to Vic Mathias Shores for Austin’s grand 4th of July event, featuring a patriotic concert by the Austin Symphony Orchestra followed by a breathtaking fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake. Enjoy local food vendors and bring a blanket to sit under the stars. More information here.

2. Dallas – Fair Park Fourth

Fair Park hosts one of Dallas’s largest Independence Day celebrations. The event includes live music, games, and food trucks, culminating in a spectacular fireworks show set against the backdrop of the historic Texas Star Ferris wheel. Visit here for more information,

3. Houston – Freedom Over Texas

This signature event in Houston is a full-day celebration with performances from top country music artists, a variety of food and drink options, and an impressive fireworks display set to patriotic tunes along the Buffalo Bayou. For information visit here.

4. Fort Worth – Fort Worth’s Fourth

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Panther Island Pavilion with tubing, live music, and family activities. Fort Worth’s Fourth concludes with the largest fireworks show in North Texas, reflecting beautifully over the Trinity River. More information here.

5. Corpus Christi – Mayor’s Big Bang Celebration

Experience the Gulf Coast’s biggest Independence Day celebration with a parade along Shoreline Boulevard, followed by live music, food vendors, and a massive fireworks display over Corpus Christi Bay. Full details here.

6. San Antonio – Fourth of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park

Join San Antonio’s community at Woodlawn Lake Park for a day of family-friendly fun, including a fun run, live music, food booths, and games, culminating in a grand fireworks display over the lake. Learn more here.

7. Galveston – Independence Day Parade and Fireworks

Galveston’s Seawall Boulevard comes alive with a patriotic parade featuring floats, military vehicles, and performers. After the parade, enjoy a vibrant fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico from Seawall Boulevard. More information here.

8. El Paso – Pop Goes the Fort

Celebrate at Fort Bliss with a family-friendly event featuring live music, food trucks, carnival rides, and a spectacular fireworks show. The event is free and open to the public, offering a fantastic atmosphere for all ages. Full details here.

9. The Woodlands – Red, Hot & Blue Festival

The Woodlands hosts the 27th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival with activities spread across multiple parks, including live music, children’s activities, and an 18-minute fireworks extravaganza, the largest in the Greater Houston area​. More information here.

10. Arlington – Light Up Arlington

This annual event features multiple stages of live music, food vendors, and kid-friendly activities. The night ends with a stunning fireworks show over the Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington, providing a perfect end to the festivities.

These celebrations offer something for everyone, from live music and delicious food to awe-inspiring fireworks, ensuring a memorable 4th of July in Texas. Full information here.

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