A variety of celebrations is planned this year for the Fourth of July, including parades, live music and fireworks displays. Check out these five ways to celebrate, including with events hosted by the cities of Bellaire and Houston as well as a July 2 cultural festival happening in southwest Houston.

July 2: Celebrate independence with diversity

At the Liberty Fest, hosted by the Southwest Management District, there will be international food, live music and cultural performances along with 60 booths. Activities for kids include an obstacle course, a rock climbing wall and face paint. The celebration will end with a fireworks show.July 2-4: Party in the pool

The Laura Hotel will host Stars, Stripes, & Poolside Vibes, two three-hour pool parties on two separate days. There will be a live DJ, cocktails and poolside barbecue.
  • 1-4 p.m.
  • Free (hotel guests), $35 (general admission), $250 (cabana)
  • The Laura Hotel, 1070 Dallas St., Houston
  • 713-242-8555. www.thelaurahotel.com
July 4: Listen to patriotic music

In its Star-Spangled Salute, the Houston Symphony will perform patriotic songs, followed by a fireworks display at 10 p.m. Tickets for covered seating will be available starting June 30 at 10 a.m.July 4: Attend a ‘Texas-sized’ celebration


At the city of Houston’s official Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas, there will be live performances by country singer Chris Young, Yola and band TMF, among others, followed by a fireworks display. Festivities include Bud Light Bayou Bash, Dr Pepper Flavor Zone and Dick’s Sporting Goods All-American Kids Zone. A percentage of food and beverage sales will be donated to the Houston Food Bank.
  • 4-10 p.m.
  • Free (age 5 and younger), $10 (over age 5)
  • Eleanor Tinsley Park, 3600 Allen Parkway, Houston, and Sam Houston Park ,1000 Bagby St., Houston
  • https://houstontx.gov
July 4: Watch a parade in Bellaire

Join the city of Bellaire in its annual July 4 parade and festival. The Children’s Bike Parade will lead the main parade down South Rice Avenue. After the parade, there will be a festival with live music, food and entertainment.
  • 9 a.m.-noon
  • Free
  • Bellaire Town Square, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire
  • 713-662-8280. www.bellairetx.gov