Get ready to ignite your 4th of July spirit! From dazzling firework displays that paint the sky to exciting community parades and barbecue feasts with friends, our city has something for everyone. Here’s a fabulous list of 4th of July events in Houston and surrounding areas, so get ready to make some plans for a fun day out for the whole family!
Family Fun
Grab the kids for some fun, food, fireworks and FREEDOM!
Shell Freedom Over Texas
July 4 | 4:00 pm -10:00 pm | Eleanor Tinsley Park
This year’s Freedom Over Texas is an event filled with six-hours of festivities, tradition, and live concert stages, along Allen Parkway. Freedom Over Texas will feature local, regional, and national entertainment and will be capped off with a musically choreographed, “Texas-sized” fireworks finale.
2023 Red, Hot & Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4 | 6:00 pm | Throughout the Woodlands
Celebrate freedom in The Woodlands with great food, live entertainment and family fun at multiple locations around The Woodlands! The event culminates with one of the largest fireworks displays in the Greater Houston area. All sites will feature live music beginning at 6 pm with bands playing until the Fireworks Extravaganza at approximately 9:30 pm.
Bellaire 4th of July Parade & Festival
July 4 | 9:00 am- 12:00 pm | City of Bellaire
Head over to Bellaire for its annual 4th of July parade. Bring out all the bells and whistles to celebrate and join the festivities promptly at 9:00am!
4th of July Concert at City Centre
July 4th | 7:00 pm -10:00 pm | City Centre
Independence Day welcomes an evening of live music you won’t want to miss. People’s Choice Band (Country, Pop & Rock), snowcones and snacks available for purchase at the Daily Gather truck on the patio, a fun backdrop and more. (Note: no fireworks at this event)
Valley Ranch Fourth Fest
July 4 | 5:00 pm (Fireworks @ 10:00 pm) | The Hill at Valley Ranch (New Caney)
The festival will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in Montgomery County, live music from local bands, a car show, wonderful food and more.
FRIENDLY FIREWORKS REMINDER FOR 4TH OF JULY IN HOUSTON
Please enjoy the 4th of July in Houston safely and legally. You may see fireworks stands around town, but they are very illegal within the Harris County city limits and in certain annexed areas of town. {We are talking $500 – $2000 fine for each individual firework. Even just having them can cost you. They are serious about this.} Check Fireworks Laws Houston for exact laws and boundaries.