Independence day is a holiday for families to come together and remember our country’s liberty and freedom. Fourth of July is most commonly celebrated with barbeques, parades, fairs, picnics and of course, fireworks! In honor of this special day, we’ve decided to compile a list of some family-friendly events taking place all over the State. Whether you prefer a traditional firework show or a full day experience at a local fair, Texas has an abundant amount of top quality choices for celebrating Fourth of July with your family and friends. Check them out below!
4th of July 2010 – Austin Texas fireworks show
Austin, TX
Austin Symphony Orchestra and Fireworks
WHERE: Auditorium Shores at The Long Center, 800 West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX
WHEN: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
MUSIC: Austin Symphony Orchestra
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: 9:30 p.m.
Austin Symphony H-E-B July 4th Concert & Fireworks
Round Rock Fourth Frontier Days Celebration 2012
WHERE: Old Settler’s Park, 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX
WHEN: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 8:00am-11:00 p.m.
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: 9:30 p.m.
July Fourth Frontier Days Celebration 2012
Dallas, TX
Kaboom Town!
WHERE: Addison Circle Park, Dos Equis Main Stage, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, TX
WHEN: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 5 p.m.-12:00.am.
PRICE: Admission is free
FIREWORKS TIME: 9:30p.m.
Metro PCS Fair Park Fourth
WHERE: Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas, TX
WHEN: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 4:30p.m.-10:00p.m.
PRICE: Admission is free
FIREWORK TIME: 9:30p.m.
Houston, TX
Freedom Over Texas
WHERE: Buffalo Bayou & Eleanor Tinsley Park, 500 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX
WHEN: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 4:00 p.m.-10:00p.m.
MUSIC: Billy Currington, Sara Evans, the Ernest Walker Band and more!
PRICE: $8 per person (children 5 and under free)
FIREWORK TIME: 9:00p.m.
A Star-Spangled Salute
WHERE: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive, Houston , TX
WHEN: 8:30p.m.
MUSIC: Houston Symphony performing Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture
PRICE: Admission is free
FIREWORK TIME: Immediately after 8:45
Miller Outdoor Theatre Fireworks
San Antonio, TX
H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza
WHERE: Woodlawn Lake Park, San Antonio, TX
WHEN: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m.
MUSIC: TBA
PRICE: Admission is free
FIREWORK TIME: 9:00p.m.
2012 July 4th Holiday with Lights of Liberty
WHERE: Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX
WHEN: Tuesday and Wednesday, July 3-4, 2012, 10:30a.m.-10:00p.m.
PRICE: General Admission: $58.99 Child Under 48” $41.99
FIREWORK TIME: 9:00p.m.
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