'Independence' cookouts at Brix and Ale patio
Celebrate over the weekend as well as on July 4 at the Sheraton in Georgetown with classic cookout foods and live music at the Brix and Ale patio Saturday and Tuesday, when the venue will afford a view of the San Gabriel Park fireworks. Tickets $25 (half/price for kids). Sat. 5-9 p.m., Tue. 6-10 p.m. 1101 Woodlawn Ave. www.sheratongeorgetowntexas.com/georgetown-tx-restaurants
Sertoma’s 4th of July in the Park
Enjoy a parade, more than 80 booths, a petting zoo, live entertainment, train rides, and fireworks at Sertoma’s annual Independence Day event. The parade begins at 11 a.m. at the low water crossing in San Gabriel Park and ends at the Gazebo. Fireworks begin at dark. Free. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. www.georgetownsertoma.org
Worth the drive:
Frontier Days celebration, Sertoma Parade
Join the City of Round Rock for a parade, carnival rides, jalapeno pepper eating contests and children’s activities. Free watermelon and fireworks will be followed by the Lego Batman Movie. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Main St. The festival is from 12-11 p.m. at Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd. www.roundrocktexas.gov
