July 4 holiday weekend 2025: List of events happening in Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - The July 4th holiday weekend is almost here and communities all over Central Texas are celebrating with family-friendly events and fireworks displays.
Below is a list of events being held this weekend in Central Texas, listed by county, then by city:
Travis County
Austin
48th Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert & Fireworks Celebration
- Date & Time: Friday July 4, starting at 4:30 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Auditorium Shores and the Long Center, 800 W. Riverside Drive
- Admission: Free, but VIP options are available
Attendees are allowed to bring chairs and blankets; they cannot bring pets (except trained service dogs), outside grills/cooking implements, alcohol, glass or personal fireworks (including sparklers).
Learn more about the event, including parking and transportation options, here.
Star Spangled Fest
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, starting at 7 p.m.
- Location: Long Center's Dell Hall at 701 W. Riverside Drive
- Admission: Tickets start at around $30 and go up to about $560 depending on seat location
The one-night-only show will feature a special performance by Reckless Kelly & Friends: including Alejandro Escovedo, Jason Boland, Jack Ingram, Lilly Hiatt, Kelly Willis, Calder Allen, Ellis Bullard, and Kat Hasty.
JULY 4 UPDATE: The City of Austin, in partnership with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, has canceled the July 4th, 2025 Star Spangled Fest event and fireworks show at Auditorium Shores due to saturated event grounds, current and ongoing weather conditions and increased safety concerns.
July 4th in Austin: CapMetro suspending fares, offering transportation options
If you're looking to use public transportation to get around Austin on July 4th, especially to Auditorium Shores, CapMetro has some options.
Bee Cave
Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 from 4-10 p.m.
- Location: Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave
- Admission: Free
Attendees can enjoy live music performances, fair rides, water games and complimentary kids face painting, as well as peruse over 40 vendors. The festivities will end with a fireworks display after sunset.
JULY 4 UPDATE: The event has been canceled due to severe weather.
Williamson County
Cedar Park
Cedar Sparktacular July 4 Celebration
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, from 5-11:30 p.m.
- Location: Elizabeth Milburn Park at 1901 Sun Chase Blvd.
- Admission: Free
Attendees can enjoy food trucks and vendors, a free Kids Zone and live music. A fireworks display will kick off at 9:30 p.m., followed by a showing of "Despicable Me 4".
Learn more about the celebration here.
JULY 4 UPDATE: The Cedar Sparktacular July 4 Celebration has been canceled after severe weather.
Georgetown
42nd annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 Celebration
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, starting at 10 a.m.
- Location: San Gabriel Park
- Admission: Free; fees for some children's activities
The festival will include live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, a petting zoo, games, and rides for all ages. The July 4th Hometown Parade will also kick off at 11 a.m. and the day will end with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Hutto
American Rhapsody: Hutto 4th of July
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, from 6-10 p.m.
- Location: Brushy Creek Amphitheater, Adam Orgain Park at 1001 Co Rd 137
- Admission: Free
Attendees can enjoy bounce houses, caricatures, face painting, a game truck, and live music, as well as food, alcohol, treat, and retail vendors. There will also be a laser light show followed by a grand fireworks finale.
Learn more about the event here.
JULY 4 UPDATE: The event has been canceled due to severe weather.
Leander
Leander Liberty Fest
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, from 4-10 p.m.
- Location: La Verde Park at 3901 Burnham
- Admission: Free
JULY 3 UPDATE: The city says due to deteriorating weather, the decision has been made to cancel the music, food truck, vendors and kids zone. There will be no shuttle service from Glenn High School.
Fireworks are still scheduled to begin between 9 and 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Street parking is available in the neighborhood.
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The event will feature market vendors, food and drink vendors, fun and games and live music, with the night ending with a fireworks show starting at 9 p.m.
Fireworks will be launched from Plum Creek Golf Course. However, Plum Creek Golf Course will be closed to the public during the display.
Learn more about the event, including parking and transportation options, here.
Round Rock
July 4th Parade and Frontier Days
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, all day starting at 8:30 a.m.
- Location: Mays Street and Old Settlers Park
- Admission: Free
JULY 4 UPDATE: The afternoon events at Frontier Days at Old Settlers Park, including fireworks, have been canceled due to saturated grounds.
Further official changes will be posted to the city's website.
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The festivities will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with the Sertoma Parade in downtown Round Rock between Mays Crossing and Hwy 79.
At noon, Frontier Days will open at Old Settlers Park with a variety of events, including pig races, eating contests, live music and fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m.
Learn more about the event here.
Hays County
Buda
Red White & Buda
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4; bike parade at 9 a.m. with festivities from 4-10 p.m.
- Location: Buda Amphitheater & City Park at 204 San Antonio Street
- Admission: Free
The festival features a bike parade in the morning, live music including Aaron Watson, sand volleyball, a food court, a splashpad and bounce houses and other activities, all leading up to a fireworks show starting around 9:15 p.m.
JULY 4 UPDATE: The event has been canceled due to severe weather. However, the fireworks show is still on.
Kyle
Kyle's 2025 Independence Day Fireworks Show
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 4-10 p.m.
- Location: La Verde Park
- Admission: Free
The event will feature live music, market vendors, food and drink vendors, and fun and games, ending in a fireworks show around 9 p.m.
JULY 4 UPDATE: The pre-fireworks show celebration at La Verde Park has been canceled due to severe weather. But the fireworks show at 9 p.m. is still on.
San Marcos
July 4th Fireworks Show
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
- Location: UFCU Stadium at 1100 Aquarena Springs Drive
- Admission: Free
Attendees can bring their picnic blankets and snacks to watch the fireworks display from the parking lots of the San Marcos Activity Center, San Marcos Public Library, City Park (parking is free for registered residents) or UFCU Stadium.
Patriotic music and a fireworks countdown will be simulcast on KTSW 89.9.
Bastrop County
Bastrop
Bastrop River Club's annual 4th of July Celebration
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 5-11 p.m.
- Location: Bastrop River Club at 636 Riverside Drive
- Admission: Free
Attendees can enjoy a market of vendors and food, live music, and games and activities for all ages. The night will end with a fireworks show just after sunset.
Bell County
Killeen
Red, White, & Blue Music Festival
- Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 6-10 p.m.
- Location: Historic Downtown Killeen at 200 East Avenue D
- Admission: Free
The event will feature live music, food trucks, a Jeep Jam, kids activities, arts and craft vendors and end with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
Temple
27th Annual H-E-B 4th of July Fireworks Show & Fun Fest
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, starting at 6 p.m.
- Location: Crossroads Park at 1020 Research Parkway
- Admission: Free
The event will feature live music with Groove Night taking the stage at 7 p.m., a drone show at 9:15 p.m. and finally a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
JULY 4TH UPDATE: Activities, vendors, and the concert are canceled due to severe weather. However, the fireworks show is still on.
Bexar County
San Antonio
Fourth of July Artisan Show
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 to Sunday July 6 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
- Location: River Walk Extension at 602 E. Commerce Street
- Admission: Free
Vendors will be displaying and selling beautiful handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Artisans are different for each show but usually include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more, says the city of San Antonio.
H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Woodlawn Lake Park at 1103 Cincinnati Avenue
- Admission: Free; some fees for carnival rides/games
The family-friendly celebration offers a full day of activities, beginning with fitness sessions at 8 a.m. and vendor booths opening up at 11 a.m. There will also be fun giveaways and surprises from vendors and sponsors, as well as food trucks and vendors, live music and children's activities.
Attendees can also enjoy carnival rides and games for an additional fee. The night will end with a patriotic display at 8 p.m. with a drone show and fireworks.
Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio's Stars and Stripes Foam Street Party
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 6-9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Location: Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio at 111 W. Crockett Street, Ste 210
- Admission: Ticket prices range from $13.20 to $24.85 depending on age
Attendees can enjoy a foam-filled party with yard games, great food and beverages, face-painting, and more before the iconic drone show at the Alamo.
There will also be a glow-in-the-dark after party from 9 a.m. to midnight for ages 21+ only.
To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.
Star Spangled Nights at Fiesta Texas
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m./July 5th at 9:15 p.m.
- Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas at 17000 I-10 West
- Admission: Park admission and additional tickets required
Fiesta Texas says its July 4th celebration is the "largest and most immersive fireworks show, featuring explosive launches across the quarry wall from 30 unique firing locations throughout the park, creating a breathtaking, 360-degree celebration you'll never forget".
There will also be a second fireworks display at Lone Star Lil's Amphitheater on July 5th at 9:15 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Stars & Stripes on Houston Street Parade
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m.
- Location: Legacy Park at 103 W Houston Street
- Admission: Free; additional fee for official watch party
Attendees can enjoy a colorful street parade with military and civilian showcases, festive fanfare, and the Alamo City's star-spangled spirit as part of the second annual Stars & Stripes on Houston Street Parade.
There is also an official watch party for those wanting prime parade views from the iconic Majestic Theater terrace. Tickets start at $20 for Centro San Antonio members and guests and kids 12 & under can get in free.
For more information and to purchase watch party tickets, click here.
The Heart of Texas Concert Band presents An Alamo City 4th
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 from 3-5 p.m.
- Location: Trinity Baptist Church at 319 E. Mulberry Avenue
- Admission: $10 suggested donation, but no ticket required
The Heart of Texas Concert Band will close their 16th season with the annual Independence Day concert, this year entitled "An Alamo City 4th."
Seguin
Seguin's Fireworks Fiesta
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 9:30-10:30 p.m.
- Location: Max Starcke Park at 600 River Drive
- Admission: Free
Attendees can view the fireworks in the surrounding area near Max Starcke Park and the Seguin Coliseum parking lot, as well as tune into KWED 1580 to hear patriotic music during the show.
Flag-raising ceremony
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 at 9 a.m.
- Location: Central Park at 201 S. Austin Street
- Admission: Free
Music, speakers, pomp and circumstance will remind attendees of the significance of the day, says the city.
"Biggest Small-Town Fourth of July Parade in Texas"
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m.
- Location: Austin Street
- Admission: Free
Attendees can enjoy more than a hundred parade entries, including floats from local businesses, elected officials, churches, schools, military representatives, and more.
To learn more about Seguin's July 4th events, click here.
Schertz
July 4th Jubilee
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Location: 200 Aero Avenue
- Admission: Free
The jubille will feature live music, a downtown parade at 9:30 a.m., a ’Let Freedom Run’ 5K at 9:15 a.m., carnival, handmade crafts, and festival food. The festivities will end with a firework show at 9:15 p.m.
Blanco County
Johnson City
Johnson City 4th Fest
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 starting at 10 a.m.
- Location: 303 E. Pecan Drive
- Admission: Free
Everything kicks off at 10 a.m. with the Red, White & Blue Parade starting at LBJ High School, then live music starting at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks at dark at the Blanco County Annex at 101 E. Cypress Street.
JULY 4TH UPDATE: The parade is now scheduled for 5 p.m.
Burnet County
Marble Falls
Annual 4th of July Celebration
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, starting at noon
- Location: Lakeside Park at 305 Buena Vista Drive
- Admission: Free
The event will feature live music, food trucks and an 18-minute fireworks show starting at 9:15 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy free pool access at Lakeside Pool from noon to 5 p.m.
For public safety, Lake Marble Falls will be partially closed to boat traffic from 5:00 p.m. to 12 a.m. Boats will be permitted on the water during this time, but through traffic will be prohibited in the area where the fireworks barge is positioned.
JULY 4TH UPDATE: Due to weather, the City of Marble Falls has rescheduled the fireworks show in Lakeside Park to Saturday, July 5 at 9:15 p.m., weather permitting.
Granite Shoals
4th of July Golf Cart Parade
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4, starting at 9 a.m.
- Location: Granite Shoals Community Center at 1208 N. Phillips Ranch Road
- Admission: Free
JULY 4TH UPDATE: Parade canceled due to weather
Caldwell County
Lockhart
Independence Day Firework Extravaganza
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, from 5-10 p.m.
- Location: Lockhart City Park at 504 E. City Park Road
- Admission: Free
Attendees can enjoy skydivers, music, and food and craft vendors, with fireworks scheduled at dusk.
Comal County
New Braunfels
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 starting at 6 p.m. with live music
- Location: Landa Park at 110 Golf Course Road
- Admission: Free
The Independence Day festivities in Landa Park begin at 6 p.m. at the Dance Slab with the final Live @ Landa concert featuring the J Abram Band. Visitors will also be able to enjoy the RE/MAX Skydiving Team parachuting into the golf course ahead of the fireworks display.
The fireworks show starts at 9:15 p.m. and attendees can tune in to local radio station KGNB 1420 AM/103.1 FM to listen to the live broadcast of patriotic music timed to accompany the fireworks display.
Llano County
Kingsland
Independence Day AquaBoom Community Celebration
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 3 to Saturday, July 5
- Location: Various locations in Kingsland
- Admission: Free
There will be a variety of events across Kingsland to celebrate the Fourth, including BBQ cook-offs, games and activities, a grand parade, a car show, tournaments and contests and a fireworks display on Friday night.
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg, Texas 4th of July Parade
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m.
- Location: Main Street
- Admission: Free
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and head 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. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or park a vehicle along the route to enjoy the parade.
JULY 4TH UPDATE: Due to continued weather concerns, Fredericksburg’s Fourth of July fireworks show has been postponed to Friday, July 11.
Lee County
Giddings
Freedom Fest at Veterans Park
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 3 from 6-10 p.m.
- Location: Veterans Park at 200 Raymond Street
- Admission: Free
Attendees can enjoy live music from The Lost Cause Band & Texas Unlimited Band, splash pad fun and cornhole games, and vendors and food trucks.
4th of July Celebration
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 at 9 a.m.
- Location: Fireman's Park (Lee County Fairgrounds)
- Admission: Free
BBQ sales will start at 9 a.m. by the pound and 10 a.m. by the plate to support the Giddings Volunteer Fire Department. There will also be free kids' activities all day, including hobby horses and barrel train rides. The fireworks show will begin at 10 p.m.
Milam County
Cameron
4th of July Celebration & CNB 125th Anniversary
- Date & Time: Friday, July 4 from 4-9 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Cameron Square at 102 E. 1st Street
- Admission: Free
The event will kick off at 4 p.m. with live music and fireworks scheduled for around 9 p.m. There will also be a KidZone as well as shopping, vendors and food trucks.
Citizens National Bank of Cameron is also celebrating its 125th anniversary with free hot dogs, chips, drinks, prizes and more.
This list is subject to change.
The Source: Information in this report comes from individual city and county websites.