Looking for the perfect way to spend your Fourth of July in Houston? We’ve got you covered with a roundup of the best events in town. Enjoy parades, live music, family activities, and breathtaking fireworks displays. Find your celebration and make this Independence Day one to remember.
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POST Houston’s celebration features rooftop bars with a view of the city’s firework display, cirque performers, balloon artists, face painting, and live music. General admission starts at $25, kids’ admission is free.
- Address: 401 Franklin Street Houston
- Time: 5-10 p.m.
Boardwalk Towne Lake
Cypress’ Boardwalk Towne Lake hosts a celebration with live music, airbrush face painting, balloon artists, and a photo backdrop. Admission is free.
- Address: 9945 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress
- Time: 2-5 p.m.
Jersey Village July Fourth Festival
Jersey Village’s festival kicks off with a parade and features an Eagles cover band, food trucks, games, and fireworks. Admission is free.
- Address: Jersey Meadow Nature Trail
- Time: 6-9:30 p.m.
Star Spangled Salute
Celebrate early on July 3 at the Houston Symphony’s Star-Spangled Salute with patriotic music that lifts the audience into pure patriotic wonder. Gather your family and friends for this unmissable event.
Address: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- Time: 8 p.m.
2024 Shell Freedom Over Texas
Houston’s official Fourth of July celebration features live music, family activities, and a Texas-sized fireworks display. Admission is $10, Free for children 5 and under.
- Address: Eleanor Tinsley Park, 3600 Allen Parkway, Houston
- Time: 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
Bellaire Parade and Festival
Bellaire’s Celebration of Independence features a parade starting on South Rice Avenue and ending with a festival at Linden Street, including live music, vendors, and entertainment. Attendance is free.
- Address: South Rice Avenue
- Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Star-Spangled Salute at Miller
Celebrate the Fourth with the Houston Symphony’s Star Spangled Salute to America, including patriotic music and a spectacular fireworks display. Admission is free.
- Address: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
Kidpendence Day at Children’s Houston Museum
This event features interactive activities, storytimes, and demonstrations with a patriotic and historical theme, including a Mentos geyser show and a confetti blast. Kids’ tickets start at $19.95.
- Address: Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston
- Time: 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Freedom Rocks Fest
Celebrate Independence Day with two days of tribute bands, food, drinks, and a waterfront setting at Lagoonfest Texas’ Freedom Rocks Fest on July 3-4. Get your tickets for the Freedom Rocks Festival at Lagoonfest Texas here.
- Address: LagoonFest Texas, 12600 Crystal View Blvd, Texas City
- Time: 10 a.m.
Baytown’s Fourth of July Celebration
Baytown’s two-day celebration starts on July 3 with musical performances, and continues on July 4 with a car show, fireworks, and more live music. Admission and parking are free.
- Address: Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market St, Baytown
- Time: 5:30 p.m. on July 3, 4 p.m. on July 4
The Woodlands All-Day Celebrations
The Woodlands’ Fourth of July starts with a parade at 9 a.m., pool activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and ends with food, music, and one of the largest fireworks displays in the area. Admissions vary per activity.
- Address: Various locations
- Time: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Galveston Celebration
Galveston’s Independence Day parade begins at 6 p.m. on the Seawall, followed by a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. Admission is free.
- Address: Galveston Seawall
- Time: 6-9:45 p.m.
Missouri City’s Fourth Fest
Missouri City’s annual FourthFest offers entertainment, carnival games, food, and live music, culminating in a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Admission is free.
- Address: Missouri City’s Houston Community College campus, 1600 Texas Pkwy
- Time: 5 p.m.
Pasadena’s 4th Fest Celebration
Pasadena’s 4th Fest offers amusement rides, a kids’ zone, live music, and a fireworks display at 9:10 p.m. Admission is free.
- Address: Pasadena Municipal Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
- Time: 4 p.m.
Friendswood’s Music of America
Friendswood’s 129th annual celebration starts with a parade and a festival featuring rides, games, and food, concluding with a performance by The Spazmatics and fireworks at 9:10 p.m. Shuttle services will be provided.
- Address: Various locations
- Time: 10 a.m