From spectacular fireworks to festive parades, find out how to make the most of Independence Day in Houston. We're outlining the best places to celebrate on the 4th of July!
HOUSTON
Shell Freedom Over Texas
This is one of the most popular inner-loop activities on July 4th, and because of this, it's also one of the busiest. If you just want to see the fireworks, you can normally see them from the surrounding areas around the park.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the City of Houston's big Shell Freedom Over Texas celebration in Eleanor Tinsley Park along Allen Parkway. There are six hours of live music, lawn games, and a children's entertainment zone with games and rides.
Tickets are $10 (children 5 and under are free). You can park at the Hobby Center parking garage at 800 Bagby or some of the Theater District Parking Garages.
Even if you aren't going to the event, keep in mind traffic will be heavier and some streets will be closed.
More info here.
Miller Outdoor Theater
Miller Outdoor Theater is hosting a free Houston Symphony concert, followed by a fireworks finale at 10 p.m. Tickets are required for covered seating, but no tickets are needed for open seating on the hill.
More info here
City Centre
City Centre is hosting a free concert with live music, and snacks, snow cones, and beverages will be available for purchase.
More info here
Bellaire
If you're looking for a daytime event, the City of Bellaire hosts a free Celebration of Independence Parade & Festival at Loftin Park. There's live music, activities, and food!
More info here
BAYTOWN
Bicentennial Park Celebrations
Baytown's celebrations last two days and they have activities for kids, food, shopping, and fireworks on the 4th. Check out their website for more information on the concert lineup!
More info here
DEER PARK
Deer Park's Fourth Fest
Deer Park's Fourth Fest features music, food, fireworks, and even a cornhole tourney! They'll set off fireworks at around 9:15 PM.
More info here
FRIENDSWOOD
Friendswood Celebrations
If you live down south, you can join the 129th annual Friendswood 4th of July Celebration, complete with a Grand Parade, Rides, Games, Food, Entertainment, and a Fireworks show!
It's an entire day of events at different parks and areas in Friendswood.
More info here
GALVESTON
The Seawall
The Seawall is the place to be in Galveston, with a parade and fireworks show over the Gulf. The parade is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, with fireworks at 9:15 PM.
More info here
KEMAH
Kemah! Back with a Bang!
There's a wide range of activities in Kemah for the 4th, with a parade at 10:00 AM, Boardwalk celebrations at 1:30 complete with live music, and a fireworks show over the bay at 9:30 PM.
More info here
KATY
Red, White and Boom celebration
Typhoon Texas Katy is hosting a day-long celebration, with activities throughout the day, including a performance by the high-flying Typhoon Texas Skydivers at 3:15 p.m. (weather permitting).
This is a ticketed event and tickets start at $49.99. The City of Katy fireworks will launch at 9:00 PM from the Katy Boardwalk. (You can watch these from Katy Mills Mall for free).
More info here
THE WOODLANDS
Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza
Enjoy food, live entertainment, kids activities, and family fun around The Woodlands! Multiple sites throughout the area will have live music until fireworks start at 9:30 PM.
More info here
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