4th of July Fireworks Houston 2016: How To View Freedom Over Texas Featuring Darius Rucker & More Events [VIDEO]
The state of Texas is known for loving its Independence, and the state, especially the Houston area, will be celebrating American Independence July 4th with fantastic fireworks displays and shows, as well as other events around the city.
Special events are set to occur on July 4th in honor of the holiday. See the full list below for details:
Freedom Over Texas Featuring Darius Rucker
Where: Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston
When: 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
Admission: $10 per person
About: Family fun event featuring a concert by Darius Rucker, as well as performances by The Suffers Eli Young Band and Brooke Eden, capped off with a fireworks display at the end of the night. The event will also include an All-American Kids Zone sponsored by Walmart, a Bud Light Bayou Beer Garden, Liberty Park, and a Dr. Pepper One of a Kind Zone.
July 4th Celebration at Bayou Bend
Where: The Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens in Houston
When: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
About: Sit for a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 3 p.m. on the Diana Terrace of the Bayou Bend House followed by birthday cake, and sign a giant replica of the Declaration
ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights: Star-Spangled Salute
Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston
When: 8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
About: The evening will feature a concert with the Houston Symphony and conductor Steven Reineke, with a fireworks spectacular at the finale of the 1812 Overture
19th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza
Where: Town Green Park and Waterway Square in Woodlands
When: 6-10 p.m.
Admission: Free
About: The event will include hot dog and watermelon eating contests, live music and entertainment, children's games and activities, inflatables, arts and crafts, vendor booths and family fun, with a fireworks show at the end of the night
Where: Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena
When: 4-10 p.m.
Admission: Free
About: Featuring live music by The Slags, a Houston area cover band, a USMC Toys for Tots BBQ cook-off, water balloon fights, a kid-zone, sports, games and a car/truck show, as well as fireworks
Where: Katy Mills Mall, Katy
When: 9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Where: Pearland High School Football Stadium, Pearland
When: 6-10 p.m.
Admission: Free
About: The Slags perform in concert ahead of a 9 p.m. fireworks show
Missouri City's 4th of July Celebration
Where: Buffalo Run Park, Missouri City
When: 6-9 p.m.
Admission: Free
About: Rides, moonwalks, a rock climbing wall, face painting, food trucks and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Downtown Fulshear
When: 6-9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
About: Featuring Music, a parade, children's activities, food and fireworks