7 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July Around Austin
Grab your red, white and blue and take advantage of all the summer fun
This Fourth of July, Austinites have many opportunities to gather with fellow Texans at events in and around the city. From enjoying classic barbecue to watching fireworks on Town Lake or taking in a patriotic parade, below are Austin’s best celebrations being held in honor of Independence Day.
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks continues its run again this year at Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium. Starting at noon, family and friends can gather to see Willie Nelson & Family, Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Shane Smith & the Saints, Sierra Ferrell, Asleep at the Wheel, and Particle Kid. Doors open at 1 p.m. and attendees can buy tickets on the Austin FC website.
Photo by Jerry HayesH-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks
The H-E-B Austin Symphony’s July 4th Concert and Fireworks celebration is back. This year, Vic Mathias Shores — formerly known as Auditorium Shores — will light up the sky with fireworks over the Austin skyline. Planned, produced and performed by the Austin Symphony, the event will feature a concert at 8:30 p.m. and “mile-high” fireworks that are free and open to the public. The celebration kicks off at 8 p.m.
Hill Country Galleria’s Independence Day Festival
Gear up for the holiday by celebrating with the Hill Country Galleria at their annual Independence Day Festival. Starting at 4 p.m., Austinites and visitors can visit the Hill Country for free, with access to live music performances, art vendors, water games, fair rides, face painting for kids — and maybe even adults — plus a firework show. The celebration’s live music will feature performances from Rock Bottom String Band, The Tierras, Vallejo, and more.
Photo by Josh Garza4th of July Fireworks on Lady Bird Lake
Join the Rowing Dock for the much-anticipated July 4th Concert and Fireworks Show on Lady Bird Lake where you can experience all the spectacle from the water on a stand up paddle board, kayak, or canoe. Get tickets to reserve your preferred watercraft then plan to check in between 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. for your experience. Attendees can experience the Congress Avenue Bat Bridge and the melodies of the Austin Symphony from afar, all while experiencing a fireworks display.
Photo courtesy of the City of LakewayLakeway’s Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration
Lakeway and Austin residents can enjoy Lakeway’s Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration. Gather on Lakeway Drive at 8:30 a.m. for a Fourth of July parade, directly followed by an American hot dog reception at 9:30 a.m. at the Lakeway Activity Center — complete with live music, food and games.
Photo courtesy of Downtown Round RockSertoma Independence Day Parade
In the heart of Round Rock, catch the patriotic spirit at the annual Sertoma Independence Day Parade, starting at 8:30 a.m on July 4. Back and better than ever, the parade will feature giant helium and cold-air inflatables. The 1.5-mile parade route will run along Mays Street between Mays Crossing and Highway 79. Following the parade, the city of Round Rock will continue to celebrate with a Fourth of July festival, carnival, music and traditional fireworks.
Photo courtesy of the City of BudaRed, White & Buda
Head down to Red, White & Buda to start your Fourth with a bike parade down Main Street, followed by games, a vendor market and evening fireworks at the Buda Amphitheater. Following a 9 a.m. bike parade on July 4, attendees can catch a fireworks celebration at dusk, along with live performances by Honeymoon Austin and the Austin Nines at the Buda Amphitheater, all free and open to the public.
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