1. July 4th Celebration
The city of Lakeway’s 50th July 4th celebration will feature a parade running from the Live Oak Golf Course to the Lakeway Activity Center, followed by a hot dog reception. This year’s theme is “Lakeway: A Golden Legacy.”
- 8:30 a.m. (parade), 9:30 a.m. (hot dog reception)
- Free
- 510 Lakeway Drive, Austin (parade start); 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway (parade end, reception)
- www.lakeway-tx.gov/718/july-4th-celebration
Hosted by the Westlake Chamber of Commerce, the event celebrating Independence Day will feature a parade, costume contests, live music, free food, games, face painting, a balloon artist and more.
- July 4, 8:30-11 a.m.
- Free
- SouthState Bank, 101 Westlake Drive, Austin
- www.westlakechamber.com
The celebration in Rollingwood will offer a parade along Rollingwood Drive, followed by food, games and a raffle at Rollingwood Park.
- July 4, 9 a.m.
- Free (admission), $5 (raffle)
- 403 Nixon Drive, Rollingwood
- www.rollingwoodtx.gov
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.
- July 4, 4-10 p.m.
- Free
- 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave
- www.hillcountrygalleria.com
Individuals can celebrate the special 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.
- July 4, 5 p.m.
- Free (general admission)
- Vic Mathias Shores, 950 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.starspangledfest.com/july-4
The swimming and camping site in Spicewood will put on a fireworks show starting at dusk. Those interested in attending can enter the park during the day and stick around for the show, or show up in the evening to find a space in the parking lot for viewing.
- July 4, 8 p.m.
- Free (viewing from parking lot or daytime entry for children under 4), $6-$10 (daytime entry for ages 4 and up)
- 424 Krause Springs Road 404, Spicewood
- www.krausesprings.net