4th of July Celebrations!
Good Afternoon Neighbors,
Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July, please remember to celebrate responsibly. Below, Please see the Fireworks Celebrations happening around the city.
Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas
Venue: Eleanor Tinsley Park
Time: 4 pm – 10 pm
Child Admission: Free 5 and under
Adult Admission: $10
Prolific singer-songwriter and Houston son, Clint Black and double-platinum-selling singer, songwriter Josh Turner will headline the 29-year-old annual event on the Southwest Airlines Stage that will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display by CITGO.
Visit Event Website: http://www.houstontx.gov/july4/index2.html
Celebration at Bayou Bend
Venue: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Time: 1pm-5pm
Admission: FREE
With performers, crafts, activities, refreshments, and much more, join the the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston to celebrate Independence Day at Houston’s home for American decorative arts and paintings. A reading of the Declaration of Independence beings at 3 p.m. on the Diana Terrace of the Bayou Bend house and will be followed by birthday cake. And don’t forget to sign the giant replica of the Declaration of Independence before you leave to remind us the freedom and privileges we have in this country.
Exxon Mobil Summer Symphony Nights: Star-Spangled Salute
Venue: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Time: 8:30pm
Admission: FREE
Enjoy an evening with the Houston Symphony and conductor, Steven Reineke as they play patriotic classics. Be sure to stay for the finale of 1812 Overture, complete with booming cannons, which will be followed by the fireworks spectacular provided by Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Open seating will be available on the hill.
Kemah Boardwalk
Venue: Live music & patriotic fireworks show over Galveston Bay all day
Time: Fireworks at 9:30 pm.
Admission: FREE
Galveston Island
Venue: Parade-Along Seawall Boulevard from 28th Street to 53rd Street and Fireworks-37th Street and Seawall Boulevard
Admission: FREE
Time: Parade 7:30pm and Fireworks 9:15
Join Galveston Island as they commemorate America’s freedom with their annual Independence Day Parade. The parade will begin at 7:30pm on Seawall Boulevard from 28th Street and will progress down to 53rd Street. It will feature local groups, performers, creative floats and decorated military vehicles. When the parade has ended, head over to 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard where Galveston will present a 20-minute long fireworks show at 9:15pm over the waters of the Gulf.
- OAK MEADOWS CIVIC CLUB
Best,
Yvette Hernandez