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Let freedom ring, so they say. Don t let this Independence Day morph the land of the free into the land of the couch potatoes. The city at large has many parties, gatherings and celebrations to make your head spin for this midweek Fourth of July.
So whether you are looking for a good old fashion county fair with hot dogs and funnel cakes, a rocking country music concert, a patriotic parade, a beach bash, smashing fireworks or an artsy day, we ve amassed what s going on around town for your planning convenience. All you have to do is decided where you want to be and with whom.
Some may say decorative arts isn t for everyone though I don t believe that for a second. But an Americana-themed festival engulfed by the stunning formal gardens at Bayou Bend certainly is. Music, performers, costumed reenactors reliving 1776 alongside arts and crafts like making your own flag, painting with watercolors, signing a giant Declaration of Independence and a hidden flag scavenger hunt summon life as it was when Betsy Ross was around and the Revolutionary War raged.
Mayor Annise Parker s official fete is also the largest in the city, bringing in more than 120,000 patriots last year. There s lots to do and see in the many zones setup around Eleanor camping on the gulf holiday travel park Tinsley Park, including the Bud Light Texas Volleyball Championship Series Finals. Test your agility and strength in fun interactive games and check out some of the armored vehicles and M-60 tanks.
Leave the driving to The Wave, a jitney shuttle service that s not quite a bus, not as fancy as a limo but much lovelier than a cab. The first stop is Branch Water Tavern for executive chef David Grossman s burger of repute , prepared with Akaushi beef, white cheddar and bacon, accompanied by a specialty cocktail mixed with Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. s hibiscus-infused camping on the gulf holiday travel park summer brew it s pink.
A musical soiree courtesy of two Houston institutions, the almost 100-year-old Houston Symphony Orchestra performs with Simon Garfunkel tribute artists Jonathan Beedle and AJ Swearingen at the city s favorite al fresco amphitheater, Miller Outdoor Theatre. Stay to the end for Tchaikovsky camping on the gulf holiday travel park s 1812 Overture , booming cannons included, and a fierce fireworks display.
Stuff your face with BBQ sandwiches, sausage on sticks, camping on the gulf holiday travel park hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, pickles, sugary funnel cakes and snow cones (for purchase) complemented by music on two stages, including 1980s tunes from Thunderpants and country band Rhythm of the Road. Performances by Anjali camping on the gulf holiday travel park Indian Cultural Dance, an African tribal group, Tropical Rhythms Tahitian camping on the gulf holiday travel park Dance and a Chinese traditional Lion Dance troupe, and a fireworks display round out the outdoor party.
The family-friendly festivities begin at 9 a.m. with a parade along Market Street. Cool off with Splash Day at all the pools in The Woodlands from noon to 4 p.m., and catch the Things That Go bike parade at 5:30 p.m. at Northshore Park. At 6 p.m., two entertainment stages at Town Green Park and Waterway Square usher in performances by The Fondue Monks, The Fab 5, Coldshot and Soulshine, with a hotdog and watermelon eating contest in between.
Maybe an outdoor event isn t your cup of tea or mug o beer. Try a pops-style concert as the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra intones Sousa favorites, Tchaikovsky s 1812 Overture, Armed Forces Salute, You re a Grand Old Flag and God Bless the USA. The City of Stafford will host fireworks behind the Stafford Centre following the musicale.
Floats, decorated military vehicles and performers will sashay down Seawall Boulevard between 28th and 45th Streets. A 20-minute beachfront fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m. If you are in the area, Kemah Boardwalk s Star-Spangled Sky Fireworks Celebration and the Spirit of Volunteerism s Independence Day Parade are also worth a look.
Live music, food and activities for the whole family will close off a segment of Highway camping on the gulf holiday travel park 249 Business, north of FM 2920. The Bottle Rockers camping on the gulf holiday travel park will perform at 5:30 p.m., The Posse at 7:30 p.m. Water games, a bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, hay rides what more do you want? Right, a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.
A Texas-sized carnival, this family-friendly gathering includes face painting, inflatables, camping on the gulf holiday travel park jugglers and strolling magicians. Drywater will cover Top 40, R B and country music, and the evening culminates with a 20-minute pyrotechnics show.
It s an all day thing, kind of, that gets underway early. Kicking off the celebration at 10 a.m. is the Grand Parade, starting on the corner of FM 518 and Heritage Drive. More than 50 booths, rides, games, food and live entertainment will invade Stevenson Park until 3:30 p.m. New games include a rock wall, bungee trampoline, water slide, obstacle camping on the gulf holiday travel park course, a moon walk and a dunk tank.
Here are more to consider: The 23rd Annual Katy Freedom Celebration , LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch s BIG Backyard Barbecue , CityCentre s Fourth of July Music Fireworks , Towne Lake s 4th of July Celebration , Kingwood s July 4th Festival and Fireworks , Missouri City s festival , Rosenberg s Family Fourth Celebration , Seabrook s July 4th Kids Parade and Webster s Fourth of July Celebration .
At Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, music, performers, costumed re-enactors a la 1776 alongside arts and crafts summon life as it was when Betsy Ross was around and the Union and Confederate armies fought in the Revolutionary War.
Galveston Independence Day Parade Fireworks comprises floats, decorated military vehicles and performers on Seawall Boulevard between 28th and 45th Streets. A 20-minute beachfront fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m.
At Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, music, performers, camping on the gulf holiday travel park costumed camping on the gulf holiday travel park re-enactors a la 1776 alongside arts and crafts summon life as it was when Betsy Ross was around and the Union and Confederate armies fought in the Revolutionary War.
Galveston Independence Day Parade Fireworks comprises floats, decorated military vehicles and performers on Seawall Boulevard between 28th and 45th Streets. A 20-minute beachfront fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m.