18 Fourth of July events in the Austin area: fireworks, live music, parades and more

Bastrop’s annual Big Bang Celebration

Community members can celebrate Independence Day with the Bastrop Pet and Pal Parade, where all kinds of pets can strut down the heart of the city in patriotic attire and be considered for awards. To end the day, individuals can set up at the park to watch a fireworks display and enjoy music, bounce houses, sprinklers, and more.

• June 28, 9 a.m. (parade), 6-9:30 p.m. (fireworks display)
• Free
• 1200 Willow St., Bastrop
• www.cityofbastrop.org

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.

• July 4, 5-11:30 p.m.
• Free
• 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park
• www.cedarparktexas.gov

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.

• July 3, noon
• Free
• 710 S. Main St., Georgetown
• www.centraltxdefense.com

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 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Free
• 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
• www.georgetown4th.org

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.

• July 4, 11 a.m.
• Free
• 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
• www.georgetown4th.org

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.

• July 4, 8:30-11 a.m.
• Free
• 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway
• www.lakeway-tx.gov

Community members can expect free food, live music, costume contests and a parade led by the Westlake Fire Department.

• July 4, 8:30-11 a.m.
• Free
• 101 Westlake Drive, Ste. 100, 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

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.

• July 3, 6-10 p.m.
• Free
• 13125 Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill
• www.experiencelhtx.com

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

• July 3, 6-10 p.m.
• Free
• 1807 Waterfall Ave., Leander
• www.leandertx.gov

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.

• July 4, 6-9:30 p.m.
• Free
• 1001 CR 137, Hutto
• www.huttotx.gov

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

• July 4, 9-10 p.m.
• Free
• 18500 SH 130 Toll, Pflugerville
• www.pflugervilletx.gov

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.

• July 4, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
• Free
• Mays Street, Round Rock
• www.roundrocktexas.gov

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.

• July 4, noon
• Free
• 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
• www.roundrocktexas.gov

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 4, 9 a.m. (bike parade), 4-10 p.m. (afternoon festivities)
• Free (admission)
• Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda
• www.budaamphitheater.com/redwhitebuda

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

• July 4, 9:30 p.m.
• Free
• Throughout San Marcos
• www.sanmarcostx.gov