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Fourth of July celebrations in the Austin area include a celebration in Lakeway with a parade and hot dog reception. (Courtesy city of Lakeway) Here are 18 ways to celebrate Independence Day ADDITIONAL SAFETY TIPS FOR JULY 4TH CONCERT & FIREWORKS: The Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, and Austin-Travis County EMS work in partnership to create a safe environment in which everyone can enjoy the Independence Day celebration and encourage attendees to: Explore top 4th of July events in Austin for 2025, featuring parades, live music, family-friendly activities, and more. Plan your Independence Day celebrations with our curated guide. Fourth of July events in the Austin area include celebrations in San Marcos, Georgetown, Buda, Round Rock and more. Cedar Park 4th of July Celebration Cedar Park offers family fun with live music, carnival rides, inflatable attractions, food vendors, a fireworks display and a screening of Despicable Me 4 after the fireworks. The free event begins at 5 p.m., and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Information on parking can be found here. Looking for the best spots to celebrate the Fourth of July with your family? From small-town parades and splashy park festivals to big city fireworks shows, we’ve rounded up some of the most family-friendly ways to enjoy Independence Day around Austin in 2025. The celebration starts on July 3 with a Star-spangled parade and myriad events throughout the weekend, including a cowboy gunfight show, a classic cookout, live music, fireworks, and more. Star Spangled Fest Star Spangled Fest is a two-day spectacle with music, food, fireworks, and a whole lot of fun. Starting on July 3, the Independence Eve party and TV series The Texas Music Scene Discover the best 4th of July fireworks in Austin for 2025, including top events, suburbs shows, and where to watch for the ultimate Independence Day celebration. 48th Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert & Fireworks Celebration Presented by H-E-B City of Austin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release Date: Jun. 27, 2025 Contact: Communications and Public Information 512-974-2220 Email Event begins at Auditorium Shores at 4:30 p.m. and ends with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The Austin area is gearing up for a Fourth of July weekend packed with family fun, resort experiences and poolside parties from July 3-5. Celebrate the 4th of July the Austin way with live music, incredible barbecue and sparkling fireworks shows. Check out our guide with the top things to see and do this July 4, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Celebrate the 4th of July in true Austin style at Star-Spangled Fest! Join us at The Long Center and Vic Mathias Shores for an unforgettable evening of live music, local eats, games, and patriotic fun, all leading up to the city’s iconic lakefront fireworks show. Starting at 4:30 p.m., market vendors, bars, food trucks, and a fun kids zone will open at Vic Mathias Shores for evening AUSTIN, Texas — It's almost that time of year again, when many people enjoy swimming, grilling and ending their evening with a fireworks show. As the Fourth of July approaches, here are some Discover the best places to watch 4th of July fireworks in Austin for 2025, including Austin Symphony’s downtown extravaganza and family-friendly celebrations in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lakeway, Leander, Liberty Hill, and more. Get your red, white and blue ready to celebrate the Fourth of July at these festivities throughout Central Texas. AUSTIN, Texas - The July 4th holiday weekend is almost here and communities all over Central Texas are celebrating with family-friendly events and fireworks displays. Below is a list of events Explore the best 4th of July events in Austin, featuring fireworks, live music, and family-friendly activities this Independence Day. Discover the best 4th of July events in Austin with fireworks, food, live music, and rooftop parties from downtown to the Hill Country. July 4th is here and there are plenty of festivals and patriotic parades to help you see fireworks in Austin and beyond!
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