Here are 17 ways to celebrate Independence Day in the Austin area, including fireworks displays, musical performances and more. This list is not exhaustive. Events are subject to change.

Austin

Star Spangled Fest

Individuals can celebrate the holiday at the 48th annual event with performances from local musicians, a taco-eating contest and a fireworks show. The Austin Symphony Orchestra will perform ahead of the fireworks display, which is set to begin at 9:30 p.m.Cedar Park

Cedar Park Spectacular


Community members can attend the annual celebration featuring live music, carnival rides, inflatables, food vendors, a fireworks display and a movie in the park.Georgetown

Public reading of the Declaration of Independence

The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and local criminal defense attorneys will celebrate the nation’s founding principles of justice, freedom and equality.42nd annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 Celebration

Community members can celebrate the annual holiday with live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, a petting zoo, games, and rides. Attendees can also make plans to watch the fireworks show, which begins at 9:30 p.m.July 4th Sertoma Hometown Parade


Interested participants should gather at the low-water crossing at 10:30 a.m. near the College Street bridge. Children are encouraged to decorate their wagons and bicycles for the parade.Lake Travis | Westlake

Lakeway 4th of July Celebration

The community is invited to celebrate 50 years of the Lakeway 4th of July Celebration with a new theme: A Golden Legacy. The parade will begin at 8:30 a.m., and will last for about a mile down Lakeway Drive. Afterward, there will be a hot dog reception at the Lakeway Activity Center.City of Westlake Hills 4th of July Parade and Celebration

Community members can expect free food, live music, costume contests and a parade led by the Westlake Fire Department.Fourth of July Parade and Party: Rollingwood Women's Club


The celebration in Rollingwood will offer a parade along Rollingwood Drive, followed by food, games and a raffle at Rollingwood Park.Independence Day Festival

The event will offer over 40 vendors, live music performances, fair rides, water games, face painting and more. A fireworks display will begin after sunset.Leander | Liberty Hill

Independence Day Spectacular

Attendees can compete for the blue ribbon in competitions, including a homemade apple pie contest, and children can enjoy some fun by participating in an obstacle course, riding a train or jumping on a velcro wall. Community members can also look forward to live music and a fireworks show.Leander Liberty Fest


Families can celebrate the annual holiday with live music by Braedon Barnhill and IMY2, food, inflatable bounce houses and slides, and a fireworks display.Pflugerville | Hutto

American Rhapsody Fourth of July Celebration

The city of Hutto will host its holiday celebration at Brushy Creek Amphitheater, featuring live music, food vendors, a laser light show and fireworks.Red White and Boom

A Fourth of July fireworks display will take place at Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Pflugerville.Round Rock


Fourth of July parade

The annual Sertoma Independence Day Parade will take floats along Mays Street, from Mays Crossing to Hwy. 79, and will feature giant helium and cold-air inflatables, community groups and patriotic spirit.Frontier Days

The annual Fourth of July celebration event will take place at Old Settlers Park with carnival rides, entertainment, live music, food vendors, a pepper-eating contest and other entertainment. At dark, a fireworks show will take place, featuring a live performance from the Austin Symphonic Band.San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Red, White and Buda

Buda's annual Independence Day celebration will begin with a bike parade at 9 a.m. The afternoon festivities will include live music, food trucks, a fireworks show and more.July 4th Fireworks Show

San Marcos’ annual fireworks show can be viewed from UFCU Stadium, City Park, the San Marcos Activity Center and the San Marcos Public Library.