July 4, 2007

27th Annual SummerFest, Sewell Park on the San Marcos River–Live entertainment, food and activity booths, special events for children, swimming, and a patriotic program. Lighted river parade and a fireworks exhibition after dark. Free. 11 am-11 pm.

Austin Symphony Concert and Fireworks, Zilker park (Lou Neff Point)–100,000+ people will gather in Austin for the Independence Day celebration. Free. 830 pm.

Beach Day, Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway–Bring your swimsuit and picnic lunch for free day of swimming and picnicking on Sandy beach at the Lost Creek Reservoir Trailway trail head. 8am-5 pm. Free. (940) 567-3506

Chevy’s Freedom over Texas, Eleanor Tinsley Park @ Buffalo Bayou, Houston–World-renowned fireworks after concert by Montgomery Gentry . Both the concert and the fireworks will be televised. $6.00 for adults, Children under 10 are free. All food and beverage by coupon only. (713) 247-3500

Fourth of July at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, Lyndon B. Johnson SP&HS– Experience life in early 1900s on historical farm with period costumed interpreters. Play horseshoes, pitch washers and other games. National Park Service bus tours to the LBJ Ranch. 10am-3pm. Fee for bus tour. (830) 644-2252

Fireworks at the Fishery, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Athens, Texas–One of the largest fireworks shows in East Texas. Fireworks begin at dark. Admission is free after 5pm. (903) 676-BASS

Fireworks-on-the-Brazos, Washington-on-the-Brazos SHS–Explore Barrington Farm, Independence Hall and the Star of the Republic Museum Old-fashioned games for children are scheduled for 630 pm, free Blue Bell Ice Cream and Coca-Cola at 7 pm, Western Swing concert at 8 pm, fireworks at 9 pm. Free. (936) 878-2214

Ike’s Welcome Home 4th, Eisenhower Birthplace SHS–Celebration for all returning veterans, featuring entertainment, guest speakers, free tours of the Eisenhower Birthplace 1-5 pm. Free. (903) 465-8908

July 4th Celebration, Luckenbach, Texas–Day of remembrance, music, fun, beer and celebration. Hosted by Walt and Tina Wilkins, with special guests Autumn Boukadakis, Sam Baker, Brian Langlinais, Montey Russell, David Raines, Tommy Alverson, Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines. 12noon-6pm. Free. (888) 311-8990

More July 4th events on the Texas Governor website.

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