Independence Day celebrations: Houston-area events, festivities to attend this Fourth of July

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There are several events spanning across the Houston area this Fourth of July. From free to ticketed events, celebrate this Independence Day by attending parades, festivals, fireworks displays and more with these lists of events.

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Midtown/Downtown

“Freedom over Texas” - Eleanor Tinsley Park

Located at Tinsley Park and Allen Parkway, the City of Houston is having its official Fourth of July celebration. Musical guests, country music stars Ashley McBryde and Lee Brice, will perform, along with a fireworks display to conclude the night. A percentage of food and beverage sales will go towards the Houston Food Bank.

  • Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
  • General admission is $10, and Children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased here.

Houston Symphony: Star Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre

The Houston Symphony will perform on the Fourth of July at Memorial Hermann Park on the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage. The group will commemorate the evening by playing the “Star-Spangled Salute” and conclude their performance with a fireworks display.

  • Free tickets available starting on July 3 at 10 a.m. (limited to four tickets per person over 16).
  • Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX
  • July 4, 2025 at 8:30 p.m.

POST 4th of July Celebration on Skylawn

POST HOUSTON is throwing a huge Fourth of July celebration with live music and performances, food vendors, fireworks and more. The event starts at 5 p.m. and the fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. See POST Houston’s website for more on entrance requirements.

July 4, 2025, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Skylawn at POST Houston (401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77201)

Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased here.

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Galveston

Galveston Parade & Fireworks

A parade and fireworks show are planned along Seawall Boulevard this Fourth of July in Galveston. The parade starts at 6 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.

  • July 4, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Parade View: Seawall Boulevard and 22nd Street to 45th Street, Galveston, TX.
  • Free admission

Summer Bounce Party at Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens Hotel is bringing the fun indoors this Fourth of July week with its reimagined Summer Bounce Party, running July 2–7. Held inside the air-conditioned ballroom, the event features bounce houses, laser tag, a mechanical bull, and more interactive games for families looking to beat the heat.Tickets are $25 per person or $65 for a group of four jumpers. Some ticket packages include dining credits and special activity passes. Moody Gardens Hotel Ballroom (7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX)July 2–7, 2025Tickets start at $25 – purchase at moodygardens.org

Guests can also enjoy Moody Gardens’ full lineup of Fourth of July events:

  • July 4: Watch the City of Galveston’s fireworks show from Shearn’s Restaurant on the 9th floor (reservations highly recommended)
  • July 5: Beats on the Beach party with live music and fireworks at Palm Beach
  • Palm Beach water attractions including wave pool, slides, splash pad and more (free for hotel guests)
  • New 3D, 4D, and Audience Recognition summer films

Kemah Boardwalk

Several Kemah Boardwalk activities will take place this Fourth of July. There will be live music performances by Kalico from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Clutch City from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and an Uncle Sam Stilt Walker from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., along with tickets being sold for $40 to ride a Boardwalk Beast Cruise and a FantaSea Dinner Cruise.

  • Boardwalk Beast Cruise tickets ($40) can be purchased on site at the ticket booth. Boarding begins at 9 p.m.
  • Boardwalk FantaSea Dinner Cruise: Tickets must be purchased online at BOARDWALKFANTASEA.COM

Missouri City

Fourth Fest

Missouri City is hosting its annual Independence Day Festival, FourthFest, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with free entertainment and carnival games, live musical performances and food from local vendors.

  • 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Concert begins at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.)
  • HCC Campus (1600 Texas Parkway)
  • Free admission

Webster

City of Webster Fourth of July Celebration

The City of Webster is throwing its annual Independence Day bash at Texas Avenue Park with fun for the whole family. This free event kicks off at 5 p.m. on July 4 and features a magic show, a K9 demonstration by the Webster Police Department, and a patriotic fireworks display to cap off the night. For more information, visit cityofwebster.com.

  • July 4, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m.
  • Texas Avenue Park (17100 Texas Ave, Webster, TX 77598)
  • Free

Baytown

City of Baytown Annual Fourth of July Celebration

The Spazmatics, Superband, and Ezra Ray Hart are some musical performances going on this Fourth of July at the City of Baytown’s Independence Day celebration. The festivities kick off at 4 p.m. and close out with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

  • Bicentennial Park 1001 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520-6701
  • Free admission

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The Woodlands

South Montgomery County 4th of July Parade

Several events will be held this weekend in The Woodlands for Independence Day. Montgomery County will have a parade at 9 a.m. at Grogan’s Mill Road and Lake Woodlands Drive and will end at 10:30 a.m.

  • July 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Market Street in the Woodlands, Texas (9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380)
  • Free admission

Red, Hot & Blue Festival

Throughout The Woodlands, there will be several locations taking part in the Red, Hot and Blue festival, with different activities at each location from live music, concessions and some spots offering firework displays.

Conroe

Margaritaville Einstein’s Fireworks Cruise on Lake Conroe

Margaritaville is hosting an adults-only BYOB fireworks cruise on Lake Conroe this Fourth of July. Tickets are $75 per person and the boat departs from the dock at 7:30 p.m.

Bellaire

City of Bellaire Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival

A parade and festival will take place at 9 a.m. in Bellaire on the Fourth of July, along South Rice Avenue between Valerie Street and Linden Street. The festival will be held afterwards on the Great Lawn and in Loftin Park.

Friendswood

Stars, Stripes & Country Life

Friendswood Fourth of July Committee will host its 130th annual Fourth of July celebration this Friday, starting at 10 a.m. with a Parade on Friendswood Drive, between Heritage Drive and Stevenson Park. At 11 a.m., there will be rides, games, food, and entertainment at Stevenson Park and then food and entertainment by the Texas Unlimited band at Centennial Park at 7 p.m. The evening will round out with a fireworks show kicking off at 9:10 p.m.

  • July 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • (2200 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA)
  • Free admission

Jersey Village

July 4th Festival & Parade

Kicking off at 10 a.m. Jersey Village is hosting a parade, festival, concert and fireworks this Fourth of July. The festival will begin at 6:00 p.m.

  • July 4, 2025 at 6 p.m.
  • Jersey Meadow Detention Pond (8502 Rio Grande St, Jersey Village, TX 77040, USA)
  • Free admission

Katy

Red, White & Boom Celebration at Typhoon Texas

From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Typhoon Texas will host a variety of events and festivities, including an Uncle Sam stilt walker and live music all day long on Independence Day. The final event is at 9 p.m. and is the large fireworks show visible across the park.

  • July 4, 2025, from 11:00 am to 10 p.m.
  • Gates open at 11 a.m. and the park will remain open until 10 p.m.
  • Purchase tickets here.

4th of July Party at Home Run Dugout - Katy

Home Run Dugout Katy is hosting a free event this Fourth of July with live dueling piano band Joilux.

  • July 4, 2025, from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
  • Free admission

La Porte

4th of July at Five Points

Live music by Big Jordan under the pavilion, a parade and fire trucks spraying water along the street are what you can expect at this year’s Fourth of July celebration at Five Points Plaza in La Porte.

  • July 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Five Points Town Plaza (100 S Broadway, La Porte, TX 77571)
  • Free admission

Sugar Land

Red White & Boom

Constellation Field will have concessions, playgrounds for children and a splash pad this Fourth of July in Sugar Land from 6 p.m. to 10 pm.

Kidpendence Party

The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center will be hosting its Kidpendence Party this Independence Day at 10 a.m. with a Captain America Meet and Greet and storytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with a Confetti Dance Party at 12 p.m.

Seabrook

Fourth of July Parade

The city of Seabrook is hosting a Fourth of July parade and celebration, starting at 9:30 a.m. The parade will begin at Miramar Shopping Center and conclude at Meador Park. There will also be a children’s parade beginning at the driveway to the library’s drive-thru, joining the parade on N. Meyer Road to Hammer Street, ending at the Meador Park pavilion. The parade will be followed by continued festivities at Meader Park until noon.

  • 9:30 a.m. to noon
  • Parade start: 2124 Bayport Blvd, Seabrook, TX 77586
  • Parade end: 2100 N Meyer Ave, Seabrook, TX 77586

Simonton

Liberty on the Brazos - 4th of July Festival

Fulshear Regional Chamber of Commerce is throwing a Fourth of July festival, including live music, vendor booths and fireworks this Friday at Abe and Lizzie Daily Park from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Abe and Lizzie Daily Park (4026 Nails Road, Simonton, 77476 | Simonton, TX)
  • July 4, 2025, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tomball

July 4th Celebration & Street Fest

The City of Tomball will be hosting their annual July 4th Celebration & Street Fest, including live music, food, local vendors and concluding the evening with a fireworks show.

  • July 4, 2025, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Business Highway 249 just north of FM 2920 in Tomball
  • Live music at 7:30 and the evening will conclude with a giant aerial fireworks display at around 9:30 p.m.

Rosenberg

Family 4th Celebration on Friday Fourth of July

Rosenberg will host a free event on the Fourth of July from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring live entertainment, concessions, festival activities and a fireworks show.

  • July 4, 2025, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Seabourne Creek Nature Park (3831 Highway 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471)
  • Free admission

Pasadena

City of Pasadena 4th Fest

A free event at Pasadena’s Municipal Fairgrounds will take place this Friday, July 4. The event begins at 4 p.m. with an H-E-B Kid Zone inside Campbell Hall, along with amusements, food trucks and a live DJ and musical performances. At 9:15, a fireworks show will take place.

  • July 4, 2025, 4 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
  • Campbell Hall Parking Lot at the Pasadena Municipal Fairgrounds: 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77507
  • Free admission

Pearland

Celebration of Freedom

The City of Pearland is hosting an Independence Day “Celebration of Freedom” on Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Independence Park with live music, inflatables, food trucks and more.

  • July 4, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Independence Park (3449 Pearland Pkwy Pearland, TX 77581-4151)
  • Free admission

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