July 4, 2010
Texans love to celebrate holidays. Usually, we get a day off from work and maybe a three-day weekend in the bargain. Add fireworks, music and a patriotic theme and you have a party. Below are some 4th of July celebrations around Texas. Mostly these are the big events. For a more complete list, check out the Events Page on Texas Highways website.
Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Doors @ 11am | Show @ Noon
The Backyard at Bee Cave
3472 Bee Cave Parkway (off Highway 620), Austin, Texas
Come celebrate the 4th of July with a true native Texan, Willie Nelson. Willie has been holding these picnics on July 4 since the early197os. You will love Willie and his special guests at the new Backyard venue. General admission tickets and information on Backyard website.
Note: The United States Library of Congress has added the album Red Headed Stranger to the National Recording Registry.
Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks
Auditorium Shores
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Austin, Texas
Each year, more than 100,000 people gather at Auditorium Shores for the Independence Day celebration, which consists of symphony music and fireworks over Lady Bird Lake. The Austin Symphony will begin performing at 830 pm. The fireworks begin at 930 pm and finish at 10 pm. When you hear the beginning of the 1812 Overture, cover your ears! This last piece of music is punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons, courtesy of Texas National Guard Salute Battery. This event is free. More information at Austin Symphony website.
Freedom Over Texas
Eleanor Tinsley Park
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Houston, Texas
Texas singer-songwriter Pat Green will headline the annual event held from4 to 10 pm on Sunday, July 4. Then the largest land-based fireworks show in the US will rock the sky. Admission to the event is FREE with the donation of one canned item per person to the Houston Food Bank. Get all the details at the official website.
Celebrate Independence Day in Baytown
Bicentennial Park (Market Street / Lee Drive)
Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, 2010
Baytown, Texas
Saturday night, there will be a performance by Blue Oyster Cult and Madigan. The annual July 4th Parade down Market Street and Lee Drive includes floats, military vehicles and classic cars. Local school bands and dance and cheer groups will march in red, white and blue! The Parade will kick-off the July 4th Celebration this year beginning at 530 pm. Enjoy music by C.C. Rider Band, Kyle Park and Joe Nichols and fireworks. See the Celebrate Baytown website for more information. This event is free.
Friday Night Fireworks
Laguna Madre between Palm and Red Snapper Streets
South Padre Island, Texas
The Fireworks Capital of Texas celebrates summer with fireworks every Friday at 915 pm. The displays can be seen throughout the area.
Dallas, Texas
Evidently, Dallas is having a little budgetary problem, so there will be no fireworks at Fair Park this year. Do not despair. Many of the surrounding cities are holding their 4th of July celebration, Find information on these events at the following links: Grapevine |Farmers Branch | Frisco | Arlington |Fort Worth.
