HOUSTON – Get ready for your 4th of July celebration! Here are some free events in and around Houston:
July 4th Celebration at Bayou Bend
When: July 4, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Free admission
City Centre Fourth of July Music and Fireworks
When: July 4, 6:30 p.m., Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Where: 800 Town and Country Boulevard
Free admission
Miller Outdoor Theater ExxonMobil Star-Spangled Salute
When: July 4, 8:30 p.m. Fireworks show at conclusion of concert.
Where: Miller Outdoor Theater
Free admission
Wreaths Across America tribute at National Cemetery
What: Honor Houston's fallen heroes at "The Reading"
When: July 4, Sunrise (about 7 a.m.) volunteers will read names aloud
Where: 10410 Veterans Drive
Free admission, donations accepted
Baytown - 4th of July Celebration
When: July 3 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
July 4, 4:30 p.m. -10 p.m.
Where: Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market
Free admission
Bellaire - Parade and Festival
When: July 4, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Bellaire Town Square
Free admission
Freedom Over Texas
Where: Eleanor Tinsley Park at Buffalo Bayou
When: July 4, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Children 5 and under free, $8 otherwise
Galveston - 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
When: July 4, Parade at 7:45 p.m., Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Â
Where: 37th and Seawall Blvd.
Free admission
Kemah - Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
When: July 4, 10:30 a.m. Parade, Fireworks display 9:30 p.m.
Where: Kemah Boardwalk
Free admission
Katy -Â Annual Katy Freedom Celebration
When: July 4 9 p.m.
Where: Katy Mills Mall
Free admission, donations accepted
Kingwood - July 4th Celebration in Town Center Park
When: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m. Â
Where: Town Center Park, 4403 W. Town Center Place, Kingwood
Free admission
La Porte -Â 4th of July Parade
When: July 4, 10 a.m.
Where: Corner of S. Broadway and Main Street
Free Admission
League City – 4th of July Celebration
When: July 4, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: 400 W. Walker
Free Admission, food, games, music
Missouri City - Annual 4th of July Celebration
When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Run Park, 1122 Buffalo Run
Free admission
Nassau Bay - July 4th Patriotic Day Parade
When: July 4, 6:30 p.m. Parade
Where: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Road
Nassau Bay - Fireworks Display
When: July 4, 9 p.m.
Where: Nassau Bay Park, Upper Bay Road
Pasadena - 4th Fest
When: July 4, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Pasadena Convention Center and Fairgrounds
Free admission
Pearland – Celebration of Freedom, Concert, fireworks
When: Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Location: Pearland High School football stadium, 3775 South Main St.
Free admission, free parking
Seabrook - Children's Bike Parade
When: July 4, 10 a.m.
Where: 2100 Meyer Road
Free admission
Stafford – 38th Annual Independence Day Celebration
When: July 3, 7 p.m. Parade; 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Family fun
July 4, Freedom Rings 7 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m. Â
Where: Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road
Free admission
Sugar Land - Star Spangled Spectacular
When: July 4 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Constellation Field
Free admission tickets
Texas City - Independence Day Parade, Fireworks Celebration
When: Parade July 4, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Begins at Sanders/Vincent Community Center and ends at Blocker Middle School
When: Live Entertainment & Fireworks 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Bay Street Park Amphitheater
Free Admission
Tomball - July 4th Street Party and Fireworks Display
When: July 4, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Business Hwy 249, north of FM 2920
Free admission
Webster - Salute to Patriotism July 4th Celebration
When: July 4, 5 p.m.; Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: 17100 N. Texas Ave.
Free admission
The Woodlands - 13th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival
When: July 4 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Town Green Park in The Woodlands
The Woodlands – Northshore Park Free Concert
When: July 4 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Northshore Park