Central Texas Fourth of July Celebrations Create a BIG Bang!
June 29, 2010 by Katy Duggan · Leave a Comment
There’s no better place than Central Texas to celebrate the 4th! Let us help you decide where to spend the weekend…
Friday, July 2nd
Carlos & Charlies Fireworks show at dark
Saturday, July 3rd
–Lago Vista July 4th Celebration Location: Bar K Park. Registration for Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 6:30 a.m. Sports, games, entertainment including fireworks from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. with a parade at 10 a.m.
–Lakeway July 4th Celebration Location: Lakeway Activity Center. Parade at 8:30 a.m. Pageant begins at 10:30 a.m. Lakeway swim center from 12 – 6 p.m. Entertainment including laser lights show and fireworks from 4:30 – 10 p.m. Note: must shuttle, no parking
–Pioneer Farms Independence Day Celebration Location: Pioneer Farms. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Assorted activities include hay rides, branding iron demonstration, and other historical items. Children $6, Adults $8
–Hutto Independence Walk Parade Location: Fritz Park, through Downtown and back. Parade registration starts at 8 a.m. Parade goes from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 4th
–H.E.B. Austin Symphony July Fourth Concert & Fireworks Location: Auditorium Shores. Symphony performs at 8:30, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
–Wimberley 4th of July Parade and Jubilee Location: Cypress Creek Church grounds in South River. Live music and fireworks finale 6 – 9:30 p.m.
–Elgin 4th of July Celebration Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Elgin City Hall. Celebration including fireworks and live music from 6:30 – 10 p.m. at Southside Market & BBQ property (Hwy 290 & 95N)
–Fredericksburg Independence Day Events Parade at 10 a.m. from Courthouse Square, with patriotic program following at Marktplatz. Patriotic concert and fireworks at Lady Bird Park from 7 p.m. until end.
–Round Rock July 4 Frontier Days Celebration Noon parade through downtown. Festival begins at 1 p.m. at Old Settlers Park with Austin Symphonic Band performing at 8:30 and fireworks at dusk.
–East Communities YMCA 4th of July Family Picnic Swimming, food, contests and other activities from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
–Georgetown SERTOMA 4th of July Celebration Location: San Gabriel Park. Parade, food, children’s activities, and fireworks at dark. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
–Johnson City’s Fourth of July Spangle Dangle 3 p.m. to midnight at the Blanco County Fairgrounds. Grand parade at 6 p.m. on Pecan Avenue in front of the courthouse.
–Cedar Park Fourth of July Celebration Location: Milburn Park. Entertainment, kids activities, food and fireworks 4 – 10:40 p.m.
–Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival Location: Lake Pflugerville. Entertainment, food, children’s activities start at 4 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m.
–San Marcos Summerfest Location: San Marcos Plaza Park 5 – 11 p.m. Children’s parade, costume contest, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
–Leander Liberty Fest Location: Crystal Falls Golf Club. Live music, family fun, and fireworks from 6 – 10 p.m.
–Volente Beach Fireworks on the Beach Show at dusk, free with daily admission, or $5 after 8 p.m.
–Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Location: The Backyard. All day family fun and concert, gates open at 11 a.m. show starts at noon.
–Round Rock Express Location: Dell Diamond. Round Rock Express takes on the Memphis Redbirds at 7:05 p.m. with fireworks following the game.
–Seaholm Power, LLC Location: Seaholm Power Plant. Party features drinks and food from local vendors and benefits local non-profit Anthropos Arts. Great view of fireworks show on Lady Bird Lake. 4 p.m. to end.