Get ready to ignite your 4th of July spirit! From dazzling firework displays that paint the sky to exciting community parades and barbecue feasts with friends, our city has something for everyone. Here’s a fabulous list of 4th of July events in Houston and surrounding areas, so get ready to make some plans for a fun day out for the whole family!
Family Fun
Grab the kids for some fun, food, fireworks and FREEDOM!
Bellaire 4th of July Parade & Festival
July 4th @ 9:00am- 12:00pm | City of Bellaire
Head over to Bellaire for its annual 4th of July parade. Bring out all the bells and whistles to celebrate and join the festivities promptly at 9:00am!
Independence Day Fireworks at City Centre
July 4th @ 7-10pm | City Centre
Independence Day welcomes an evening of live music and a 10-minute fireworks spectacular that you don’t want to miss!
Shell Freedom Over Texas
July 4th @ 4-10pm | Eleanor Tinsley Park
This year’s Freedom Over Texas is an event filled with six-hours of festivities, tradition, and live concert stages, along Allen Parkway. Freedom Over Texas will feature local, regional, and national entertainment and will be capped off with a musically choreographed, “Texas-sized” fireworks finale.
2023 Red, Hot & Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4th @ beginning at 6pm | Throughout the Woodlands
Celebrate freedom in The Woodlands with great food, live entertainment and family fun at multiple locations around The Woodlands! The event culminates with one of the largest fireworks displays in the Greater Houston area. All sites will feature live music beginning at 6 pm with bands playing until the Fireworks Extravaganza at approximately 9:30 pm.
St. Phil’s Freedom Festival
July 2 @ 5pm | St. Philip’s United Methodist Church
St. Phil’s is getting festive too! All are welcomed for food, live music, games, a silent auction, and fireworks at dusk!
Valley Ranch Fourth Fest
July 4 @ 5pm | The Hill at Valley Ranch (New Caney)
The festival will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in Montgomery County, live music from local bands, a car show, wonderful food and more.
Star Spangled Salute by the Houston Symphony
July 4 @ 8:30pm | Miller Outdoor Theatre
Fourth of July at Miller is back!!! Celebrate America’s birthday featuring patriotic favorites followed by a fireworks grand finale at 10:00 PM.
Celebration of Freedom in Pearland
July 4 from 6 – 10pm | Independence Park (3449 Pearland Pkwy.)
Join us at Celebration of Freedom, featuring the Junior Gordon Band performing a variety of music, kids activities, and a spectacular 18-minute fireworks display.
Fourth of July Celebration at Bayou Bend
July 4 from 1 – 5pm | Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
The annual festival features an extravaganza of Americana, with performers, crafts, activities, and refreshments. Be sure to sign the giant Declaration of Independence before you leave!
Just a Splash
These fun Houston-area events keep you nice and cool during July 4th!
SplashTown/Hurricane Harbor 4th of July Celebration
July 1, 2 & 4 during park hours | Splash Town/Hurricane Harbor
Guests can enjoy specialty food items, music and fireworks! Come for the day, stay for the show.
Freedom Rocks Fest at LagoonFest
July 3 & 4 2 – 8 pm | LagoonFest Texas
Splash into the summer holiday with this incredible event! Rent all kinds of water activities and toys, kick up your feet in a cabana, and enjoy!
FRIENDLY FIREWORKS REMINDER FOR 4TH OF JULY IN HOUSTON
Please enjoy the 4th of July in Houston safely and legally. You may see fireworks stands around town, but they are very illegal within the Harris County city limits and in certain annexed areas of town. {We are talking $500 – $2000 fine for each individual firework. Even just having them can cost you. They are serious about this.} Check Fireworks Laws Houston for exact laws and boundaries.
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