Early plans for a revamped 4th on Broadway celebration - including a parade, concert and fireworks show - are being made to continue Lubbock's decades-long tradition of hosting events to mark Here's how Lubbock, Buffalo Springs Lake and other South Plains towns are celebrating July 4th with fireworks, parades, music and more. LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - UPDATE (7:11pm): According to LPD, due to weather, this evening’s fireworks and concert here at 4th on Broadway is canceled. UPDATE (6:55pm) 4th on Broadway evening concert is under a weather delay, per organizers. Original story: The 34th annual 4th on Broadway celebration in Mackenzie Park. The annual Fourth of July celebration will feature a new parade route, a late afternoon picnic, evening concert and the fireworks show at the end of the night. H-E-B’s Parade Los Hermanos Familia and the Military Order of the Purple Heart is organizing the parade. LUBBOCK, Texas –If you are looking to celebrate the Fourth of July there are plenty of events and activities on the South Plains. Civic Lubbock, Inc. and many community partners are organizing this year’s 4th on Broadway celebration on July 4, 2025. The main focus of all entities involved is to honor the legacy, and continue the free, family-friendly tradition Broadway Festivals Inc. started and carried out for the past 34 years. LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock’s 4th on Broadway celebration is returning in 2025 with a new parade route, a picnic, evening concert and fireworks show. The free tradition will kick off with Lubbock and the South Plains will host July 4th events with fireworks, parades, food, music and more this week. Here's where you can celebrate. Here's how Lubbock, Buffalo Springs Lake and other South Plains towns are celebrating July 4th with fireworks, parades, music and more. The annual Fourth of July celebration will feature a new parade route, a late afternoon picnic, evening concert and the fireworks show at the end of the night. H-E-B’s Parade Los Hermanos Familia and the Military Order of the Purple Heart is organizing the parade. Civic Lubbock, Inc. and local community partners are gearing up for the 4th on Broadway celebration on July 4. Civic Lubbock, Inc. will continue the Fourth on Broadway tradition this Friday featuring a new parade route, a late afternoon picnic, evening concert and the fireworks show at the end of the night. The annual Fourth of July celebration will feature a new parade route, a late afternoon picnic, evening concert and the fireworks show at the end of the night. ******Due to recent rain, 4th on Broadway evening festivities have been RELOCATED to South Plains Fairgrounds!**** Reliant’s Picnic Under the Stars @ 5 p.m. Leprino’s Kids Area @ 5 p.m. LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock’s 4th on Broadway celebration returns for its 34th year with a new parade route, and Smash Mouth headlining the evening concert. The annual Fourth of July Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Lubbock. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Lubbock. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Lubbock. H-E-B Parade on Friday, July 4th at 10 a.m. The 4th on Broadway Celebration attracts an estimated 80,000 attendees each year and has been named the largest FREE festival in Texas! Top San Antonio events for the weekend of July 3-6 include fireworks displays, Fourth of July celebrations, a rescheduled Shakira concert, free outdoor films at Mission Marquee Plaza, and a new LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Civic Lubbock, Inc. and many community partners are organizing this year’s 4th on Broadway celebration on July 4, 2025. The main focus of all entities involved is to honor the legacy, and continue the free, family-friendly tradition Broadway Festivals Inc. started and carried out for the past 34 years. The Fourth of July in Lubbock will look different this year, with new organizers of the 4th on Broadway parade and a last-minute change in location after recent spurts of heavy rainfall. Police are reminding residents that fireworks are still banned within city limits, and public health officials are warning of increased mosquito activity. South Plains residents have a host of festivals and events to chose from to help celebrate Independence Day - before and after July 4th on Tuesday.
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