Fourth of July celebrations in Texas

TEXAS — Looking for a way to celebrate the Fourth of July?

Here is a list of events happening across Texas on July 4:

Central Texas

Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival

On the streets of the Hill Country Galleria, this event will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

There will be shopping, live music and a firework show after dark.

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

This event will take place at the Auditorium Shores and the Long Center. Enjoy music and food starting at 4 p.m. and a firework show to finish off the night at 9:30 p.m.

Hutto Fourth of July Celebration

This event will take place at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater from 5 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

The celebration will feature live music, kids entertainment, local food vendors and fireworks.

San Marcos’ Fireworks Show

This event will be visible throughout San Marcos with the city encouraging residents to enjoy the fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. The best visible places for the show are San Marcos Activity Center, San Marcos Public Library, City Park or Bobcat Stadium.

Round Rock Fourth of July Parade & Frontier Days

This event will take place at the Round Rock Mays Street and Old Settlers Park, with a parade at 8:30 a.m. and celebrations at the park starting at noon.

After the parade, families can enjoy carnival rides, pig racing, live music and a pepper-eating contest.

Marble Falls Fourth of July Fireworks

The celebration at Lakeside Park starts at 5 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Live music and food will be there for attendees to enjoy.

Kerrville’s 4th on the River

Come and enjoy a concert, vendors and fireworks during this celebration. The event will take place at Louise Hays Park. With the fireworks celebration kicking off at 9:30 p.m. 

Floresville Fourth of July Festival

Floresville is hosting its Fourth of July Festival, which takes place from 3 to 11 p.m. The event will feature fun activities, live music and food and craft vendors. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.

North Texas

Denton Fourth of July Jubilee

Don’t miss out on a free family-friendly event from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Denton Downtown Square. Experience live music, food from local vendors, games, inflatables, rock climbing, face painting, photo opportunities, a hot dog eating contest, and an unforgettable drone show to end the night!

Frisco’s Party in the Plaza

Following the FC Dallas match, Frisco is hosting a firework show at around 9:45 p.m. Enjoy live music, a car show and food throughout the day, leading up to the fireworks.

Fair Park Fourth

From 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., enjoy local vendors, live music, entertainment, food trucks and a firework show to end the night. The firework show will begin close to 9:40 p.m.

Fort Worth’s Fourth

At Panther Island Pavilion, you’ll be able to enjoy food, kids’ activities and live music from Trey and the Tritones and Coffey Anderson. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and attendees are invited to bring your own tube and float in the roped area until 8 p.m. The night will be topped off with a firework show at 9:30 p.m.

McKinney’s Red, White and Boom

This festival will take place at Gabe Nesbitt Community Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be music, food, activities, a concert and fireworks to finish off the festival.

Grapevine July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza

The event will start at 9:30 p.m. They will also have a playlist to listen to while watching the fireworks show. You can find the playlist on their website.