FOUR for the FOURTH
Jake Owen headlines the downtown Citgo Freedom Over Texas, saluting the Apollo 11 moon landing. The Houston Symphony presents a Star-Spangled Salute capped off by fireworks in Hermann Park. The Woodlands hosts its annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza. Kemah presents a Star Spangled Sky Fireworks display over the water set to music. See details on
HOUSTON
Citgo Freedom Over Texas: Jake Owen and Kellie Pickler headline city of Houston event paying homage to Apollo 11 moon landing’s 50th anniversary, complete with astronauts, robotic demonstrations, virtualreality field trips to the International Space Station and other NASA-related activities. 4-10 p.m.; Eleanor Tinsley Park at Buffalo Bayou; houstontx.gov/july4/.
Kidpendence Day: Event features a Captain America and Wonder Woman meet-andgreet, a flag ceremony with the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and a science demo. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $12; Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz; 713-522-1138, cmhouston.org.
Fourth of July Celebration at Bayou Bend: The annual festival offers Americana performers, crafts, activities, refreshments and a giant replica of the Declaration of Independence for everyone to sign. Noon-5 p.m., Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial; mfah.org.
Fourth of July on Ice: Memorial City Mall’s event features a DJ dance party, patriotic performances, snowfall, face painting, arts and crafts, frozen treats and All-American Eats. 1-4 p.m.; Ice Skate Memorial City, 303 Memorial City Way; memorialcity.com.
Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular: Event features live music and a fireworks show. 7-11 p.m.; CityCentre, 800 Town and Country; citycentrehouston.com.
Star-Spangled Salute: Houston Symphony will present a star-spangled salute to America capped off by a spectacular fireworks display, 8:30 p.m.; Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive; .milleroutdoortheatre.com.
BAYTOWN
Fourth of July Celebration: Celebration includes a carnival, food, vendors, fireworks and live music by headliners Joe Diffie and Tracy Byrd. 4-9:30 p.m.; Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market, Baytown; visitbaytown.com.
BELLAIRE
Fourth of July Parade and
Festival: Event features a parade, carnival games, rides, a petting zoo and live music. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Bellaire Town Square and Loftin Park, 7008 S. Rice, Bellaire; bellairetx.gov/ 1386/4th-of-July.
FRIENDSWOOD
There’s No Place Like Home: Grand parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of Heritage and Friendswood Drive and conclude at Stevenson Park. The day program will be held in Stevenson Park from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The evening program at Centennial Park will start at 7:30 p.m. and will end with an extravagant fireworks display at 9:20 p.m.; Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood; ci.friendswood.tx.us/july4th.
FULSHEAR
Freedom Festival: Event features live music, children's activities, fireworks, shopping and food, 6-9:30 p.m.; downtown Fulshear, FM 359 and FM 1093; fulshearareachamber.com.
GALVESTON
Galveston Independence Day
Parade and Fireworks: Parade features a procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers, followed by fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico. 7 p.m. parade, 9:15 p.m. fireworks; parade runs on 59th Street and ends at 25th Street; fireworks are near 37th Street and Seawall, Galveston; galveston.com.
KATY
Freedom Celebration: Morning program features activities hosted by the Katy Fire Department and Katy Parks & Recreation Department from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The evening program of fireworks and music will be held in the area near Typhoon Texas and Katy Mills Mall at 9 p.m., Ave. D and George Bush Drive, Katy; cityofkaty.com/freedom -celebration-july-4th.
July 4th at Typhoon Texas: The celebration starts when Typhoon Texas opens its raft rides, tube slides, free-fall body slides, Tidal Wave Bay wave pool, Lazy T River and children’s Gully Washer. Event features live music and an aerial “Presentation of Colors” presented by the RE/MAX Skydiving team. 10:30
a.m.-9 p.m.; Typhoon Texas, 555 Katy Fort Bend Road; TyphoonTexas.com.
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
4th Of July Celebration: Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, festivities will include live music, an interactive kids zone and a fireworks show. 5-9:30 p.m.; 23501 Cinco Ranch, Katy; lacenterra.com.
KEMAH
Star Spangled Sky Fireworks: Event features a fireworks display set to patriotic music. 9:30 p.m.; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp, Kemah; kemahboardwalk.com.
KINGWOOD
July 4th Festival and Fireworks: Event features live entertainment, food booths, craft vendors and a traditional fireworks display. 2-9 p.m.; Kingwood Town Center Park, 8 N. Main, Kingwood; towncenterevents.com.
MISSOURI CITY
Fourth of July Celebration: Event features activities for kids as well as food trucks and a fireworks show. 6-9:15 p.m.; Buffalo Run Park, 1122 Buffalo Run Blvd., Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov.
PASADENA
4th Fest: The live-music lineup will feature country artist Kevin Fowler and Houston reggae band Th3rd Coast Roots. Festival will also offer games, food vendors and fireworks. 5-10 p.m.; Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 W. Fairmont, Pasadena; ci.pasadena.tx.us.
PEARLAND
Celebration of Freedom: A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand reopening of Independence Park will begin the evening’s entertainment, followed by live music from The Slags and Jake Worthington on the H-E-B Entertainment Stage with a fireworks display at sundown. Food and glow trinkets will be available for purchase. Parking and seating are free. 6-10 p.m.; Independence Park, 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland; pearlandtx.gov.
ROSENBERG
Family 4th Celebration: Event features a carnival area for the children, horse-drawn-wagon rides through the park, food vendors, live musical entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show to end the evening. 6-10 p.m.; Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Texas 36, Rosenberg; rosenbergtx.gov.
SPRING
4th of July celebration: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown’s celebration will include music, games, prizes and a fireworks show. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; 21300 Interstate 45 N., Spring; sixflags.com/splashtown/ special-events/fireworks-show.
STAFFORD
Freedom Rings: Concert by the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, plus a fireworks show. 2-4 p.m.; Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash, Stafford; staffordcentre.com.
4th of July Celebration: Event features food vendors, game booths and live music. 4-9 p.m.; Stafford Centre.
SUGAR LAND
Red, White and Boom: Celebration with children activities, local music, festival eats available for purchase and fireworks. 4-10 p.m.; The Crown Festival Park, 18355 U.S. 59 S., Sugar Land; sugarlandtx.gov.
Red, White, Blues & Brews: Event features a tribute to George Strait band, along with bites and brews from Baker Street Pub. 7-9 p.m.; Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land; sugarland townsquare.com.
THE WOODLANDS
4th Of July Parade: The 1.3mile parade, presented by South County Fourth of July Parade Committee, has marching bands, fire engines, clowns, horses, floats and more. 9-11 a.m.; Woodlands United Methodist Church, 2200 Lake Woodlands, The Woodlands; 4thofjuly.org.
“Things That Go” Bike Parade: Kids are invited to parade their patriotically decorated bikes around the park. Decorating materials will be provided or you can bring your own. 4:15 p.m.; Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands, The Woodlands; 4thofjuly.org.
Red, Hot & Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza: Annual festival with food, children's activities, entertainment on multiple stages and fireworks. 6-10 p.m.; Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands; 4thofjuly.org.
TOMBALL
July 4th Celebration and
Street Fest: Event features a live performance by The Posse, a tribute to veterans and activeduty military with a singalong of traditional patriotic tunes by local entertainers Valerie Hill and Tracy Hood Webster, food and fireworks. 5-10 p.m.; Business Texas 249, north of FM 2920, Tomball; tomballtx.gov.
WASHINGTON
1850 Independence Day Picnic: Musket firing, toasts and a reading of the Declaration of Independence will commemorate the day. Bring your own picnic basket, and enjoy al fresco dining, just like Dr. Jones writes about in his journal. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Barrington Living History Farm, 23400 Park Road 12, Washington; wheretexasbecametexas.org.
WEBSTER
4th of July Celebration: Annual affair featuring a Salute to Veterans program, games, entertainment and fireworks. 59:15 p.m.; Texas Avenue Park, 17100 Texas, Webster; cityofwebster.com.