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FREEDOM OVER TEXAS


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Houston prepares for Fourth of July celebrations at Freedom over Texas 2025

Read full article: Houston prepares for Fourth of July celebrations at Freedom over Texas 2025

🎆🎇 Houston’s signature Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas, is set to return Thursday with six hours of live entertainment, family-friendly festivities, and a fireworks finale expected to draw tens of thousands to the city’s downtown.

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Sizzling Fourth: How Houston-area counties are keeping Independence Day safe in the heat

Read full article: Sizzling Fourth: How Houston-area counties are keeping Independence Day safe in the heat

As Houston gears up for a sizzling Independence Day, local counties have implemented safety measures to ensure a secure and enjoyable celebration. With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, officials emphasize the importance of staying hydrated and monitoring sun exposure. The Houston Fire Department is actively providing medical support at the Freedom Over Texas event, while surrounding counties like Brazoria and Galveston have bolstered emergency services and beach safety protocols. Fort Bend and Chambers Counties are also on high alert, ensuring firework safety and emergency response readiness. This comprehensive approach aims to keep festivities safe and fun for all residents and visitors.

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🚗Your weekly traffic update: Fourth of July Celebrations & Street Closures

Read full article: 🚗Your weekly traffic update: Fourth of July Celebrations & Street Closures

This week many will be heading to Fourth of July celebrations to bring in America’s Birthday. If you’re traveling near Allen Parkway, you may have already noticed closures for Freedom Over Texas. However, that is not the only event with surrounding closures.

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Houston leaders stress against celebratory gunfire while detailing safety measures for Shell Freedom Over Texas

Read full article: Houston leaders stress against celebratory gunfire while detailing safety measures for Shell Freedom Over Texas

With Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, Houston city leaders are addressing what public safety and security measures will be taken to keep residents out of harm's way.

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Fourth of July 2024 in Houston: These streets will be closed during Shell Freedom Over Texas

Read full article: Fourth of July 2024 in Houston: These streets will be closed during Shell Freedom Over Texas

Before you hit the road for Independence Day celebrations, make sure you are aware of which streets will be closed during Shell Freedom Over Texas celebrations.

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Celebrate Independence Day: 15 Fourth of July events in and around Houston

Read full article: Celebrate Independence Day: 15 Fourth of July events in and around Houston

Houston offers a variety of exciting events to celebrate the Fourth of July, including parades, live music, family activities, and fireworks displays.

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HPD details security measures at Freedom Over Texas celebration amid Chicago parade shooting

Read full article: HPD details security measures at Freedom Over Texas celebration amid Chicago parade shooting

Officials with HPD and event organizers reviewed security protocols at the City of Houston’s Shell Freedom Over Texas celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park in a news conference.

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Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July Celebration to feature NASA astronauts, fireworks and more

Read full article: Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July Celebration to feature NASA astronauts, fireworks and more

This year, Shell’s “Freedom Over Texas” event is back for an in-person celebration and has partnered with Johnson Space Center for the 60th anniversary of its presence in Houston!

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‘Freedom Over Texas’: Entertainment lineup, more details released for ‘in-person’ return of July 4 celebration

Read full article: ‘Freedom Over Texas’: Entertainment lineup, more details released for ‘in-person’ return of July 4 celebration

Mayor Sylvester Turner was joined by various community leaders and sponsors at City Hall Tuesday to announce details for the in-person return of Houston’s official Fourth of July celebration, “Freedom Over Texas.”

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Houstonians return to Eleanor Tinsley Park for annual Freedom Over Texas fireworks show

Read full article: Houstonians return to Eleanor Tinsley Park for annual Freedom Over Texas fireworks show

America is celebrating its Independence Day with the return of in-person fireworks shows.

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Here’s what you need to know about Houston’s official Fourth of July celebration, ‘Shell Freedom Over Texas ’

Read full article: Here’s what you need to know about Houston’s official Fourth of July celebration, ‘Shell Freedom Over Texas ’

Mayor Turner shared details Tuesday for the city’s official Fourth of July celebration, “Shell Freedom Over Texas,” including this year’s award-winning headliners.

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REWIND: See Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas

Read full article: REWIND: See Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas

HOUSTON – Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, will continue this year but without public activities or public access due to the coronavirus pandemic. The firework event will still be held at Buffalo Bayou and Sam Houston parks. Freedom Over Texas 2020 Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, will continue this year but without public activities or public access due to the coronavirus pandemic. Let us never forget what it means to be in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Freedom Over Texas will feature a lineup of live and virtual entertainers.

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Freedom Over Texas firework show will happen but festival will not

Read full article: Freedom Over Texas firework show will happen but festival will not

HOUSTON – Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s annual July 4th celebration, will be very different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but people can still enjoy the traditional firework show. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the usual festival along Buffalo Bayou will not happen this year, but a concert by the Houston Symphony Orchestra and other artists will be streamed live and aired on television. There will be no live audience at the concert, Turner said. “Watch it on television, in your backyard, on a balcony,” Turner said. Turner encouraged anyone who is around others while watching the fireworks to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

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