{"id":360448,"date":"2026-07-03T22:54:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/360448\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T22:54:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:54:37","slug":"heres-how-houston-is-celebrating-fourth-of-july-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/360448\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s how Houston is celebrating Fourth of July this year"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Gerald Sastra\/ The Cougar<\/p>\n

This Fourth of July marks the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here are the best ways to celebrate in and around Houston this weekend.<\/p>\n

Freedom Over Texas<\/p>\n

The City of Houston will host its 39th annual Freedom Over Texas<\/a> event from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks.<\/p>\n

Featured artists will include Los Lonely Boys, Collective Soul and headliner Keith Urban. The event, which draws an average crowd of 35,000 attendees each year, will conclude with a fireworks finale.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Star-Spangled Salute<\/p>\n

The Houston Symphony will perform a Star-Spangled Salute<\/a> at Miller Outdoor Theatre at 8:30 pm. The arrangement will include 1812 Overture, The Stars and Stripes Forever and America the Beautiful. <\/p>\n

Tickets are required for covered seating and are free online or for pick up in-person at the box office.<\/p>\n

Red, White & Zoo<\/p>\n

Houston Zoo will also be celebrating America\u2019s 250th anniversary<\/a> with several ticket packages available Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can attend the even from July 3 through July 5.<\/p>\n

Attendees get the opportunity to see native American wildlife like bald eagles, alligators, cougars and black bears.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kemah Boardwalk celebration<\/p>\n

Kemah Boardwalk\u2019s 4th of July Celebration<\/a> will include live music, rides and fireworks. Tickets are also available for a dinner cruise<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Red, White & Boom<\/p>\n

Constellation Field in Sugar Land will host its Red, White & Boom firework show<\/a> from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music, face painting and food.<\/p>\n

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