Beyond Houston

Houston Symphony's Star Spangled Salute
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 
Wednesday, July 3 - 8 pm
FREE
Now in its 29th year, this free concert in The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion features a serenade of patriotic favorites performed by the Houston Symphony. No tickets required.

Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splash Town
Thursday, July 4 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Must purchase park ticket for entrance
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor SplashTown will be hosting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show, featuring a night of fireworks, music, games and much more. 

21st Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza
Town Green Park and Waterway Square, Woodlands, TX
Thursday, July 4. 6 - 10 p.m.
FREE
Held at multiple locations in The Woodlands, festivities for this community celebration include live entertainment, kids games, and activities, and food. Fireworks follow at 9:30 p.m.

Katy Freedom Celebration
Heritage Park/Katy Mills Mall
Thursday, July 4 
FREE
The city of Katy is celebrating Independence Day with tons of free activities for families with kids. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., take the kids to the Katy Fire Station and Heritage Park for fun at the bounce houses, dunking booth, petting zoo, and food. Then head back out at 9 p.m. for a fireworks show at Katy Mills Mall.

180th City of Galveston Celebration Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
Galveston
Thursday, July 4 at 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Don’t miss Galveston’s Independence Day extravaganza, which kicks off at 7:00 p.m. with a parade along Seawall Boulevard featuring floats, decorated military vehicles and performers. After the parade at 9:15 p.m., enjoy a 20-minute fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico near 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard.

Fourth of July at Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah
Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
FREE
Enjoy amusement rides, midway games, and good food at Kemah Boardwalk, then enjoy a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico starting at 9:30 p.m. 

Fourth of July Celebration
Missouri City
Thursday, July 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE
Free activities, food and a fireworks display will keep you entertained at Missouri City’s patriotic tradition at Buffalo Run Park. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. and stadium seating will be available at Thurgood Marshall High School.