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Galveston
Juneteenth Celebrations
June 15-19
Various locations
Galveston is the birthplace of Juneteenth, and every year the community hosts citywide events that include symposiums, galas, an emancipation gospel celebration, a Juneteenth parade and picnic, and a reenactment of the reading of General Order No. 3, which informed the people of Texas that slavery ended.
Bastrop
Juneteenth Celebration
June 16-17
Bastrop Main Street and Fisherman's Park, Main Street
The Bastrop Juneteenth Celebration committee has been observing the emancipation of African Americans and the contributions and accomplishments of local African American individuals for the past 36 years. The official celebration kicks off on Saturday with a parade down historic Main Street. The day continues with Family Freedom Festival at Fisherman's Park featuring live music, a DJ, food and small business vendors, kids and adult activities, and family competitions. A musical guest in the evening wraps up the festivities.
Garland
Juneteenth Celebration
June 17
Audubon Park, 342 W. Oates Road
Bring the whole family out to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people with a celebration of freedom and unification through dance, speakers, and live music. Food trucks, a children's activity area, and an area to reflect on the day's historical significance are present.
Baytown
Juneteenth Celebration
June 17
Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market St.
Baytown commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people with live entertainment, food, shopping, and family fun.
Bellville
Juneteenth Celebration
June 17
Austin County Fair Grounds , 1076 E. Hill St.
The second annual Juneteenth Celebration begins in downtown Bellville with a community parade, ending at the Austin County Fairgrounds. The community is invited to come out for family fun with a rodeo and live music.
Buda
Juneteenth Celebration
June 17
204 San Antonio St.
Come celebrate Juneteenth at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park Pavilion. Enjoy food, music, vendors, and activities for the whole family.
Boerne
Music in the Cave: Summer Solstice
June 17
Cave Without a Name Throne Room, 325 Kreutzberg Road
Enjoy a variety of acoustic, world-beat music styles featuring the words and music of singer and performance artist Rudi Harst (vocals, acoustic guitar, Native American flute, dulcimer, harmonica, Tibetan bowls) surrounded by the Rudiments. The combination of Rudi and the Rudiments and the Queen's Throne Room at Cave Without a Name makes for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, no matter how many times you go.
Sherman
Juneteenth Celebration
June 17
Sherman Municipal Grounds and Martin Luther King Park, 405 N. Rusk St.; 1120-1198 N. Broughton St.
Sherman's Juneteenth celebration features live music, a parade, and delicious food. Bring your family and join in commemorating the anniversary of the end of slavery in Texas.
Grapevine
Father's Day Train Excursion
June 18
Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St.
Hop aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and experience a one-of-a-kind adventure on the rails. For Father's Day, take Dad on a special hourlong train excursion.
Grand Prairie
Father's Day Car Show and Concert
June 18
Traders Village, 2603 Mayfield Road
Celebrate Father’s Day at Traders Village with a car show and concert. Bring Dad and the whole family for live music and classic cars.
Belton
Fourth of July Celebration
June 24-July 4
Various locations, 412 E. Central Ave
With more than 35,000 people lining the streets and a live, televised broadcast reaching around the world, the more than 100-year-old tradition of Belton's Fourth of July Celebration includes a street party with live music, craft beer, games, and food trucks, then a 1-mile parade on July 4, along with food and craft vendors, games, a petting zoo, and static displays of military and first responder equipment. Carnival rides and attractions fill a nearby park. The three-night rodeo runs July 1-3 and is the only PRCA rodeo in Texas during this holiday weekend. Live music and fireworks round out the celebration on the evening of July 4. Festivities end with a concert and fireworks at Schoepf's Barbecue.
Washington
Juneteenth Heritage Celebration
June 24
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road
Discover the rich African American heritage and culture of the Brazos Valley at this celebration. The free event features living history reenactors, musicians, artists, exhibits, and food.
Canadian
Fourth of July Celebration and Rodeos
June 29-July 4
Rodeo Grounds and Arena, Hemphill County Recreation Complex
Independence Day in Canadian means a rodeo parade, turtle races, arts and crafts vendors, rodeos and dances, and free watermelon.
The Colony
Liberty by the Lake
July 1
The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks Drive
Celebrate the birth of America’s freedom with patriotic festivities and a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages including a fun run/walk, 5K, 10K, live music, and a choreographed fireworks display.
Conroe
Stars and Stripes Celebration
July 1
Heritage Place Park, 500 Metcalf St.
Enjoy Independence Day in downtown Conroe. This year's celebration includes food trucks, vendors, children's events, and, of course, fireworks after dark.
Granbury
Fourth of July Celebration and Parade
July 1-4
Historic Granbury Square, 100 E. Pearl St.
Thousands flock to Granbury to take part in small-town festivities and celebrate all things America. The parade around the historic Granbury square, vendors, iconic Lake Granbury, and a top-rated fireworks show all make for a memorable Fourth of July for the entire family.
Bastrop
Big Bang Celebration
July 1
Fisherman's Park and Downtown, 1200 Willow St.
The inaugural Big Bang Celebration features live music, concessions, and fireworks at dusk. Bastrop's Main Street hosts a cornhole tournament starting after the Pet and Pal Parade in the morning. Bastrop Big Bang Bingo offers a chance for visitors to complete downtown bingo cards to be entered into a prize drawing. Lastly, Market Days takes place downtown with sidewalk vendors selling handmade items.
Seguin
Freedom Fiesta
July 1
Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.
Celebrate Independence Day in beautiful downtown Seguin with live music, bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, vendors, the Kiddie Parade, and other festivities. Don't forget your lawn chairs.
Kaufman
Red, White, and Boom
July 1
Kaufman Sports Complex, 595 SH 34 North
Bring the family for a day of fun. The morning starts with a parade, and then there is a car show on the square. There's also bounce houses, a foam pit, photo-ops, outdoor games, and live music from numerous bands. A fireworks show ends the night with a bang.
Hemphill
Patriotic Weekend
July 1-2
Toledo Bend, 125 N. Texas St.
The Sabine County and Sabine Parish communities are teaming up on Toledo Bend to host a weekend of activities. Saturday features the Bikes and Boats Poker Run, the Poker Run Awards and concert, the Blessing of the Fleet, and a boat parade and fireworks show in the evening. Sunday offers the Red, White, and Blue Concert at Wildwood Resort in Louisiana.
Amarillo
What a Blast
July 1
Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Striet Drive
Launch your family's Independence Day week with a bang. Celebrate the holiday with combustions and explosions every half-hour, all-American treats, and patriotic crafts and activities for all ages.
Garland
Star-Spangled Spectacular
July 2
Firewheel Town Center, 245 Cedar Sage Drive
Independence Day in Garland is celebrated with live music, delicious food, games, and the day culminates with a spectacular fireworks show. Admission is free, but consider arriving early as on-site parking is limited.
Coleman
Red, White, and Boom
July 2
Coleman County Courthouse, 218 Commercial St.
The Fourth of July in Coleman brings a bike parade, hot dogs, ice cream, and a farmers market.
Southlake
Stars and Stripes
July 3
Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main St.
Celebrate July Fourth with the community while enjoying fireworks, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Mansfield
Mansfield Rocks
July 3
Big League Dreams, 500 Heritage Parkway South
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Mansfield's annual Independence Day extravaganza. View the fireworks display from Big League Dreams or by the pools and slides of Hawaiian Falls.
Baytown
Fourth of July Celebration
July 3-4
Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market St.
Not one, but two days of free, live entertainment get the crowd going for the Fourth of July. Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes brings all of her hits to Baytown as the headliner. She is joined by her primary opening act, Madeline Edwards. R.L. Bell, who is known for his performances on NBC’s hit show "America’s Got Talent" is also playing this night. As for July 3rd, two Grammy Award winners take the stage: Siggno and Sunny Sauceda. The fireworks start right after Rimes' performance on July 4th.
Tyler
Celebrate America Independence Day Fireworks Show
July 3
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 13590 SH 110 S.
This annual Independence Day family event features live music, entertainment for the kids, free hotdogs, watermelon, food vendors, and a fireworks show at dusk. Organizers are accepting canned food items for local food banks.
Seguin
Fireworks Fiesta
July 3
Max Starcke Park, 1115 S. Austin St.
The night sky lights up with a fireworks display. The best views are from Starcke Park and the surrounding area.
Gladewater
Fireworks Display
July 3
Lake Gladewater, 1625 Lakeshore Drive
The annual boat parade begins at 8 p.m., and the fireworks show set to patriotic music begins at dusk. Food trucks are on site, and families are allowed to swim and play at the beach area. A DJ provides music to create a fun atmosphere.
Giddings
Freedom Fest
July 3
Veterans Honor Park, 191 Raymond St.
Enjoy music in the park just like the good ol' days. Bring your cooler, lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks, and then listen and dance to tunes of Texas Unlimited Band and The Lost Cause Band. Be sure to visit the Veterans Honor Memorial and military tank display while you're at the park. There is a M728 Combat Engineer Vehicle, an M110 Tracked Howitzer, M113 Ambulance, and M901 TOW Missile Battery on display.
Grand Prairie
Lone Stars and Stripes Celebration
June 3-4
Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the race track. After the last race, stay to enjoy the 20-minute fireworks show, choreographed to music.
Waxahachie
Crape Myrtle Festival and Parade
July 3-4
Waxahachie Sports Complex and Downtown , 151 Broadhead Road; 100 W. Main St.
Designated the "Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas," Waxahachie hosts this annual patriotic celebration featuring a tailgate party and concert at Waxahachie Sports Complex, followed the next day by a parade through historic downtown Waxahachie, where blooming crape myrtles line the street, and a fireworks show.
Plano
Patriotic Concert
July 3
Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St.
Strike up the band and come celebrate America at the Plano Community Band Patriotic concert in Haggard Park in downtown Plano's Historic Arts District. Bring the whole family and get into the patriotic spirit.
Sherman
Lights on the Lake
July 3
Pecan Grove Park West, 3200 Canyon Creek Drive
The city of Sherman hosts its 14th annual Lights on the Lake at Pecan Grove West Park. Grab your lawn chairs, friends, and family, and get there early to enjoy the food vendors and family-friendly Kids Alley. Then stick around when the sun goes down for a concert and the fireworks show.
Lampasas
Spring Ho Festival
July 3-9
Various locations
Founded in 1972, the annual Spring Ho was first held the second full weekend in July, but through the years has grown into a weeklong event. Festivities include live music, shops by the creek, entertainment for kids and families, a fireworks show, and a parade.
Georgetown
Sertoma's Fourth of July
July 4
San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St.
The Sertoma Club rings in the Fourth with live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, a beer and wine vendor, petting zoo, food, classic and antique cars, games, rides for children and adults, and fireworks. Admission is free.
Grapevine
July Fourth Firework Extravaganza
July 4
Grapevine Lake, 2520 Oak Grove Park
Celebrate the Fourth of July by watching fireworks over Lake Grapevine.
Fort Stockton
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
James Memorial Rooney Park , 2181 W. I-10
Ring in the Fourth of July in Fort Stockton, where previous festivities have included live music, vendors, and goat roping. The fireworks show starts after dark.
Corsicana
Freedom Festival
July 4
IOOF Park, 45th Street and SH 22
Organized by Corsicana Parks and Recreation, this Independence Day celebration includes live music, food trucks, and fireworks. Don't forget to bring your lawn chair.
Austin
H-E-B Austin Symphony July Fourth Concert and Fireworks
July 4
Vic Mathias Shores , 920 E. Riverside Drive
The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake.
Bee Cave
Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Hill Country Galleria , 12700 Hill Country Blvd. Suite T-100
Let freedom ring with a dog-friendly day full of shopping, music, barbecue, family fun, and fireworks.
Hutto
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Brushy Creek Amphitheater , 1001 CR 137
Bring the family for live music, food trucks, children's activities, local vendors, and fireworks. Lawn chairs are encouraged for the fireworks show.
Temple
Fourth of July Family Fun Fest and Fireworks Show
July 4
Crossroads Park, 1020 Research Parkway
Celebrate Independence Day with the city of Temple at the 25th annual H-E-B All American Fourth of July Fireworks Show. Park guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and blankets for viewing one of the greatest fireworks shows in Central Texas.
Monahans
Freedom Festival
July 4
Hill Park, 500 S. Allen St.
Ring in the Fourth with a parade, food and craft vendors, games, live music, dunking booths, and fireworks.
Cleburne
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Lake Pat Cleburne, Lakeshore Drive
Cleburne Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration at Lake Pat Cleburne with vendors and food trucks available in the evening along Lakeshore Drive When it gets dark, the fireworks show gets underway.
Cedar Park
July Fourth Celebration
July 4
Elizabeth Milburn Park , 1901 Sun Chase Blvd.
Celebrate the Fourth in Cedar Park with live music, carnival rides, inflatables, concessions, fireworks, and a movie in the park immediately following the fireworks show. This is one of the bigger celebrations in the city of Cedar Park, so don't miss out on the booming fireworks display and family fun.
San Angelo
Holiday Salutes
July 4
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes St.
Following an old Army custom, the Fort Concho Artillery fires an hourly salute on the nation's 247th birthday.
Onalaska
Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4
Chaserz Lakeside, 371 Navaho Trail
July Fourth in Onalaska means food vendors, trade days, live music, and fishing for the kids. Fireworks start at dusk.
Seguin
Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade
July 4
Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.
Crowds of flag-waving people line Austin Street for the annual parade. Past crowd estimates have exceeded 10,000. There are more than 100 parade entries, including floats from local businesses, elected officials, churches, schools, and military representatives.
South Padre Island
Beach Parade
July 4
Beach Access No. 21, Gulf Boulevard
Kick off the Fourth of July with a parade on the sand. If there is rain, the event will be moved to July 5th.
Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4
South Padre Island Entertainment District, 211 W. Whiting St.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular display of lights over the bay.
Fredericksburg
Fourth of July Parade
July 4
Main Street
Originally started in 1991 by a group of community-minded friends, this small-town patriotic parade has grown over the years to be one that is loved by many. The parade begins in the morning, heading east on Main Street to the National Museum of the Pacific War. It then makes a U-turn and goes west on Main all the way to Bowie Street. Bring your lawn chairs for a great seat or use the tailgate of your pick-up.
Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, 432 Lady Bird Drive
The city of Fredericksburg hosts this fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day. Multiple viewing areas are available inside the park and at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds. Guests are encouraged to bring their own eats, drinks, and lawn chairs for seating.
Bellville
July Fourth Red, White and Free Festival
July 4
Austin County Fair Grounds, 1076 E. Hill St.
Before the spectacular fireworks production after dark, families can enjoy hours of festivities including a children's wagon and bike parade, dunk tank, food trucks, and live music.
Buda
Red, White, and Buda
July 4
Buda Amphitheater and City Park, 100 San Antonio St.
Celebrate the Fourth of July and Independence Day at this event that features a bike parade, live music, vendors, food, and a fireworks show to end the day.
Lubbock
Fourth on Broadway
July 4
Mackenzie Park, 301 I-27
For over three decades, Fourth on Broadway has been an event that Lubbock and the entire region look forward to year after year. This year’s theme is “United We Sing.” The day starts with a parade and is followed by the annual Bolton Oil Youth Fishing Tournament, eating contests, a kids' area with water slides, a mechanical bull, an obstacle course, a petting zoo, and daytime concerts. The evening concert features some of the best local musicians and is followed by the fireworks show, synchronized to classic and contemporary patriotic music.
Chappell Hill
Independence Day Parade
July 4
Downtown Chappell Hill, 115 W. Main St.
Celebrate our nation's independence with the "Biggest Little Small Town Parade" in Texas. There are lots of fun entries, including the Chappell Hill Marching Kazoo Band.
The Woodlands
Red, Hot, and Blue Festival
July 4
Visit The Woodlands, 31 Waterway Square Place
The Woodlands goes all out for Fourth of July. Join in the celebration at one of five locations, all of which have live music, family-friendly fun, and their own unique fireworks show.
Giddings
Firemen's July Fourth Celebration and Lee County Sheriff's Posse Fury on the Fourth
July 4
Lee County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Arena, 2495 SH 290 West
The Lee County Sheriff's Posse and Giddings Volunteer Fire Department team up for a big Fourth of July celebration. It starts with a day in the park, barbecue, and an auction to benefit the fire department. In the evening, the Sheriff's Posse hosts championship bull riding and mutton bustin, followed by fireworks and a dance.
Kerrville
Fouth on the River
July 4
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
This annual Independence Day celebration consists of a concert, vendors, and the largest fireworks display in the Texas Hill Country.
Jefferson
"Jefferson Salutes America" Celebration and Fireworks Show
July 4
Downtown
Come to Jefferson to partake in an old-fashioned celebration of the country's bithday. Activities include a kids' parade, homemade ice cream contest, pie auction, and games, plus live music and, of course, more food. The Grand Finale Fireworks Show goes off over the Big Cypress Bayou by the LED-lighted historical bridge.
Alpine
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Kokernot Municipal Park, 1500 Fighting Buck Ave.
Alpine's annual parade offers a car show, live music, and fireworks, plus Alpine Cowboys baseball, outdoor theater, and other entertainment.
Bandera
Pet Parade
July 4
Bandera City Park, 173 Main St.
Cowboy Capital Pet Assitance League, Inc. presents its 27th annual Pet Parade. Dress up your pets, join the procession, and enter to win the judging contest for Best of the Wild West, Most Original, Look-A-Like, and other categories.
Barbecue Dinner and Fourth of July Parade
July 4
American Legion Post 410, 127 Legion Drive
American Legion 410 Post in Lakehills celebrates the Fourth of July with a parade that runs down Park Road 37 through Lakehills, followed by a barbecue dinner with all the fixin's and a live auction and country music.
Plano
All-American Fourth
July 4
Red Tail Pavilion, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Make a day of it and celebrate Independence Day with family fun at Plano’s All-American Fourth. The holiday event is in full swing with food, fireworks, and a “different” kind of parade, with rotary clubs presenting the city’s first static parade comprised of parked floats instead of moving ones. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the show. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Be sure to explore the vendor market and the free kids' zone.
Rockport
July Fourth Celebration
July 4
Rockport Beach, 100 Seabreeze Drive
Get in a celebratory mood as you view the patriotic boat parade at noon. Best views are from Broadway Street adjacent to Little Bay or directly across from the north end of Rockport Beach. The Wendell Family Fireworks Show is held at dark in the evening.
Frisco
Freedom Fest
July 4
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center , 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.
Enjoy great food, music, and fireworks during one of North Texas’ biggest Independence Day celebrations. The fun starts in the afternoon with the Party in the Plaza.
Corpus Christi
Mayor’s Fourth of July Big Bang Celebration
July 4
Corpus Christi Bayfront
The 2023 Mayor’s Big Bang Celebration takes place at the downtown Corpus Christi bayfront with fireworks, festivities, and family activities all day long on the bayfront and at Water’s Edge Park. Enjoy food trucks along the bayfront and a watch party at the USS Lexington Museum. At night, fireworks go off from a barge located in the Corpus Christi Bay just north of People’s Street T-head. Shoreline Boulevard is closed to traffic to ensure pedestrian safety.
San Antonio
National Day of the Cowboy
July 22
Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St.
One of the Briscoe Western Art Museum's most treasured annual events, National Day of the Cowboy is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of July each year. Attracting Western fans of all ages to the museum's home on the River Walk, the day is filled with boots, hats, and all things cowboy, cowgirl, and vaquero. The celebration includes hands-on Western lessons like the art of the lasso, cowboy poetry, chuckwagon treats, and cowboy crooning filling the air of the museum's McNutt Sculpture Garden.
Bandera
National Day of the American Cowboy
July 22
Bandera County Courthouse and Mansfield Park, 500 Main St.; 2886 SH 16
Celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy with activities at the Bandera County Courthouse lawn. Enjoy chuckwagon storytelling from cowboys on Main Street, wagon rides, pictures with a longhorn, games, shootouts from the Bandera Gunfighters, trick ropers, live music, and special Old West guests, and a medicine show. Ridin' the River Cowboy Fellowship Rodeo takes place at Mansfield Park Arena, with the "Bulls, Barrels, and Breakaway Contest" evening event.
Giddings
Sip and Shop: Christmas in July
July 29
The Silos on 77, 1031 CR 223
It's never too early for holiday shopping. Get into the season early. Grab a cold beverage, listen to seasonal tunes, and browse the colorful wares of the vendors, including arts and crafts of all kinds, jewelry, bath and body items, jams and jellies, woodcrafts, handicrafts, crochet, apparel, candles, décor, and goodies.
Winnsboro
Autumn Trails
Oct. 20-28
Various locations
For more than 60 years Winnsboro has hosted the Autumn Trails celebration every October. The town fills with visitors from Texas and surrounding states. Highlights include the Antique Car parade (the largest in the Southwest), the Trail Riders Welcome Parade, the Jeep Rally, trail rides, a mule rodeo, a trade days and swap meet, a classic car show, arts and crafts show, chili cookoff, and a beard and mustache contest.
Clute
Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Trail
Oct. 26
Clute Municipal Park, 100 Parkview Drive
Drive through Clute Municipal Park and trick-or-treat your way through to see the sights and sounds of the Spooky Trail.
San Antonio
Dia De Los Muertos Celebrando Las Misiones
Oct. 28
Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt
Over the years, the annual Dia de los Muertos celebration has featured live performances, interactive and educational workshops, arts and crafts activities for kids including face painting, vendors and artisans, and a community altar.
Tomball
Tomball Holiday Parade
Nov. 18
Main Street(FM 2920), 100 W. Main Street
58th annual parade down Main Street with over 150 entries
Clute
Christmas in the Park
Dec. 8-9
Clute Municipal Park, 100 Parkview Drive
Christmas in the Park is an event that gets the whole family in the holiday spirit—from watching performances by local choirs and dance groups to fixing s'mores by the crackling fire to a visit with Santa. The drive-thru holiday light display is available the entire month of December.
