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.
- Before you go: Times and details can change for all kinds of reasons — including weather — so click each event name to confirm the latest info from the official listing. And if you see a “🎆” in the event title, that means fireworks are part of the celebration.
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. |
| Kidpendence Day Party at the Children’s Museum Houston | July 4 | 9 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
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 | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Red, White & Boom at Constellation Field 🎆 | July 4 | 6 p.m. | Sugar Land |
Galveston County
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 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 Woodlands Fourth 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 |
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 |
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