Tarrytown Fourth of July Parade
The 27th annual neighborhood parade includes floats, cars and firetrucks. A party following the parade includes Maudies breakfast tacos, Teo's Gelato, Kona Ice, cookie decorating and face painting. Free. 9 a.m. (parade start). Tarrytown Texaco, 2400 Exposition Blvd. (parade start), Reed Park, 2600 Pecos St. (party).
Red, White and Blues at Geraldine's
The restaurant, located inside the Hotel Van Zandt, offers fried chicken, specialty cocktails and live blues music on July 3. Free (entry). 7:30 p.m. Geraldine's, 605 Davis St. www.austintexas.org
Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic
Join Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Asleep at the Wheel and other musicians at the annual concert at the Circuit of the Americas, hosted by Live Nation and C3 Presents. $39.50-$550. 11 a.m. (gates open), noon (music begins). Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd. www.austin360amphitheater.com
Rattle Inn 4th of July celebration
Celebrate 4th of July at Rattle Inn. Enjoy drink specials such as red, white, and blue jello shots, bomb pops, champagne cocktails, and Independence beers for $4. Take pictures with Rattle Inn’s giant photo frame while Slantic the Tablist plays all-time favorite jams. To enjoy the party from the Rooftop Deck, tables can be purchased using the link provided. www.rattleinnaustin.com/private-events
HEB 4th of July Fireworks and Symphony
The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a firework display over Lady Bird Lake. Outside food and drinks are not allowed but vendors will be selling concessions. Free. Symphony at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9:30. Vic Matthias Shores (Auditorium Shores) 900 W Riverside Dr., Austin. www.roadwayevents.com
The Travelin’ McCourys, Jeff Austin Band Grateful Ball
Celebrate the nation’s independence with an evening of bluegrass music. Each band will play one set and then they will play a set of Grateful Dead songs. Tickets $15-50. Doors 6 p.m. Age 21 and up. bit.ly/GratefulBall
2nd annual Pudding Wrestling competition
Austin Facial Hair Club is putting on the second installment of their 4th of July Pudding Wrestling competition. There will be live rock ’n roll music and anyone equipped with the appropriate facial hair can compete. Entrance is free. 3-7 p.m. The Blackheart, 86 Rainey St., Austin. https://www.facebook.com/events/455646714782997/
Fast Eddie’s 4th of July hot-dog eating contest
Visit Fast Eddie’s Billiards & Sports Bars around the state on July 3 for a chance to compete in a hot-dog eating contest. The winner will receive the cash from the pool of all $5 entry fees, plus one full month of free pool, preferred seating and a T-shirt. $5 (competition entry). 8 p.m. 13945 N. US 183, Ste. D122. www.fasteddiesbilliards.com
