Management for the Hill Country Galleria announced this week via a statement on its website that it has canceled this year's Fourth of July celebration.

"To our valued guests and community, In response to the latest guidance of public health officials and in an effort to protect guests, vendors, and staff from the spread of COVID-19, Hill Country Galleria has canceled the annual Independence Day Celebration and fireworks scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2020," the statement, signed by galleria General Manager Mary Anne Castles, said. "Public safety remains our top priority and this was a decision that was not taken lightly. While we are deeply disappointed that this long-standing annual event cannot happen this year, we felt it was important we take these precautionary steps to promote the health and wellbeing of our community."