LIST: Fourth of July fireworks, parades, celebrations across Greater Houston

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a Texas-sized Fourth: find fireworks, parades and festivals across Greater Houston, sorted by county

Christian Hudspeth, Logistics Coordinator

Published: June 27, 2026 at 3:11 PMUpdated: July 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM

Hot dogs, hometown parades, and big Texas-sized booms — Greater Houston goes all-out for the Fourth of July, and 2026 is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Whether you’re after a small-town street fest, a waterfront view, or a big-city blowout, this county-by-county guide makes it easy to find something close to home.

Houston

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time
Freedom Over Texas 🎆	July 4	3 p.m.
Houston Independence Day Festival	July 4	10 a.m.
Southwest District Liberty Fest	June 28	4 p.m.
Kidpendence Day Party at the Children’s Museum Houston	July 4	9 a.m.
American Legion Post #472 Parade & Celebration	July 4	9:30 a.m.
POST Houston: 4th of July Celebration at Skylawn 🎆	July 4	5 p.m.
Star-Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre 🎆	July 4	8:30 p.m.
CityCentre Fourth of July Concert	July 4	11 a.m.

Harris County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Baytown 4th of July Celebration 🎆	July 4	4 p.m.	Baytown
Bellaire Celebration of Independence Parade & Festival	July 4	9 a.m.	Bellaire
Fourth of July at The Boardwalk at Towne Lake	July 4	4 p.m.	Cypress
Deer Park Fourth Fest 🎆	July 4	9:15 p.m.	Deer Park
El Lago 4th of July Patriotic Parade	July 4	10 a.m.	El Lago
Jersey Village July 4th Parade	July 4	10 a.m.	Jersey Village
Jersey Village July 4th Festival 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Jersey Village
Red, White & Boom at Typhoon Texas 🎆	July 3 - July 4	All Day	Katy
Kingwood 4th of July Festival	July 4	3 p.m.	Kingwood
5th of July Patriotic Fireworks Celebration 🎆	July 5	7 p.m.	Kingwood
America’s 250: July 4th at Five Points	July 4	10 a.m.	La Porte
America’s 250: Texas Fireworks Spectacular 🎆	July 4	9:15 p.m.	La Porte
Villages Independence Festival & Parade	July 4	9:45 a.m.	Memorial Villages
4th of July Fireworks & Parade in Nassau Bay 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Nassau Bay
4th of July Water Wars in Nassau Bay	July 4	12 p.m.	Nassau Bay
Pasadena 4th Fest at the Fairgrounds 🎆	July 4	2 p.m.	Pasadena
Seabrook Fourth of July Parade	July 4	9:30 a.m.	Seabrook
4th of July in Old Town Spring	July 4	11 a.m.	Spring
Tomball July 4th Celebration & Street Fest 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Tomball
Webster Fourth of July Celebration	July 4	5 p.m.	Webster
Independence Day Bike Parade & Pool Party	July 4	8:45 p.m.	West University Place

Austin County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Red White & Free Festival 🎆	July 4	5 p.m.	Bellville
Celebration in the Park 🎆	June 28	All Day	Industry
Red, White & Blue Weekend	July 3 - July 5	10 a.m.; 1 p.m.	Sealy
Rock, Freedom & Blues America 250 Celebration	July 4	12 p.m.	Sealy
Faith \| Family \| Fireworks 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Sealy

Brazoria County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Alvin Fourth of July Fireworks Display 🎆	July 4	7:30 p.m.	Alvin
Angleton Freedom Fireworks 🎆	June 27	9:20 p.m.	Angleton
Danbury July 4 Picnic in the Park	July 4	8 a.m.	Danbury
Iowa Colony Fourth Fest 🎆	July 4	5 p.m.	Iowa Colony
Liberty on the Plaza 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Lake Jackson
Pearland Celebration of Freedom 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Pearland
4th of July at the Backyard Park 🎆	July 4	4 p.m.	Sweeny
West Columbia 4th of July Fireworks in the Park 🎆	July 4	Dusk	West Columbia

Chambers County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Mont Belvieu 4th of July Celebration 🎆	July 4	3 p.m.	Mont Belvieu

Fort Bend County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Arcola 4th of July Celebration	July 4	5 p.m.	Arcola
Fulshear Freedom Fest 🎆	July 3	7 p.m.	Fulshear
Meadows Place 4th of July Fireworks Show 🎆	July 4	9:15 p.m.	Meadows Place
FourthFest in Missouri City 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Missouri City
Needville Freedom Festival 🎆	July 2	5 p.m.	Needville
Family 4th Celebration in Rosenberg 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Rosenberg
Stafford Independence Day Festival	July 3	6:30 p.m.	Stafford
Stafford Independence Day Concert & Fireworks 🎆	July 4	7 p.m.	Stafford
Stars, Stripes, and Liberty with Prosperity Bank	July 4	9 a.m.	Sugar Land
Red, White & Boom at Constellation Field 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Sugar Land

Galveston County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Red, White, & Bayou Bash	July 4	10 a.m.	Clear Lake Shores
Friendswood 4th of July Grand Parade	July 4	10 a.m.	Friendswood
Friendswood 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks 🎆	July 4	5 p.m.	Friendswood
Sparks & Stripes Over Battleship Texas	July 3	6:30 p.m.	Galveston
4th of July Parade & Fireworks on Galveston Island 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Galveston
Stars Over 6 Independence Day Celebration 🎆	July 4	4 p.m.	Hitchcock
JBVFD 4th of July BBQ and Dance	July 4	6 p.m.	Jamaica Beach
Let Freedom Ring, Kemah-Style! 4th of July Parade	July 4	9 a.m.	Kemah
Kemah Boardwalk 4th of July Celebration 🎆	July 4	9:30 p.m.	Kemah
League City Fireworks Extravaganza 🎆	July 3	6 p.m.	League City
League City Citizens Appreciation Day	July 4	10 a.m.	League City
Texas City Independence Day Parade	July 4	10 a.m.	Texas City
Texas City Independence Day Concert & Fireworks 🎆	July 4	7 p.m.	Texas City
Stars, Stripes & Island Vibes: Golf Cart Rally	July 3	5:30 p.m.	Tiki Island
Stars, Stripes & Island Vibes: Parade	July 4	5 p.m.	Tiki Island
Stars, Stripes & Island Vibes: Sunset Flotilla	July 5	Sunset	Tiki Island

Liberty County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Stars & Stripes Celebration 🎆	July 4	7 p.m.	Cleveland
Dayton July 4th Hometown Celebration 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Dayton
Liberty Red, White, and BOOM Celebration 🎆	July 3	5 p.m.	Liberty

Montgomery County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Conroe America’s 250th Anniversary	July 4	2:20 p.m.	Conroe
Magnolia Annual Fireworks Show 🎆	July 3	6 p.m.	Magnolia
America’s 250th Year Celebration in Montgomery	July 4	9 a.m.	Montgomery
Stars & Slides at Big Rivers Waterpark 🎆	July 4	11 a.m.	New Caney
Valley Ranch 4th Fest 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	New Caney
4th of July Rodeo	July 4	7 p.m.	New Caney
4th of July in Oak Ridge North	July 4	3 p.m.	Oak Ridge North
USA 250th Anniversary in Panorama Village 🎆	July 4	8:15 a.m.	Panorama Village
Star-Spangled Salute at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion	July 3	6:30 p.m.	The Woodlands
The 50th Annual South Montgomery County 4th of July Parade	July 4	9 a.m.	The Woodlands
Red, Hot & Blue Festival 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	The Woodlands
Willis Music in the Park	July 4	6 p.m.	Willis

San Jacinto County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Coldspring Texas Freedom Celebration 🎆	July 1	7 p.m.	Coldspring
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday	July 4	10 a.m.	Point Blank
U.S.A. 250th Birthday Party 🎆	July 4	2 p.m.	Shepherd

Walker County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
America’s Birthday Parade in Huntsville	July 3	7 p.m.	Huntsville
Red, White & Bloom Market	July 4	9 a.m.	New Waverly
4-H Community 4th of July BBQ & Auction	July 4	11 a.m.	New Waverly
4-H Community 4th of July Parade & Fireworks 🎆	July 4	7:30 p.m.	New Waverly

Waller County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Brookshire 4th of July 250th Anniversary 🎆	July 4	2 p.m.	Brookshire
Hempstead 4th of July Celebration 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Hempstead
July 4th Celebration in Pattison	July 4	1 p.m.	Pattison
Waller 4th of July Picnic & Carnival	July 4	11 a.m.	Waller

Wharton County

Event (click event for more info)	Date	Start Time	Location
Boling Volunteer Fire Department July 4th Firework Show 🎆	July 4	9 p.m.	Boling
July 4th Weekend Bash \| Red, White & Lagoon Blue 🎆	July 2 - July 5	Varies	El Campo
Downtown Wharton Freedom Fest	July 4	3:30 p.m.	Wharton
Wharton County 250th Celebration 🎆	July 4	6 p.m.	Wharton