See this free event at Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores) this July 4th. GA and VIP opens at 4:30 p.m. Local musicians begin at 5 p.m. Taco eating contest is at 7:25 p.m. The Austin Symphony Orchestra concert starts at 8:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9 p.m. The fireworks can also be seen from Zilker Park, Deep Eddy Park, Town Lake (see them from the water by kayak, SUP, or boat SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE PARK USE AREAS: Zilker Metro Park, Duncan Park, Pease Park, and Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park Off Leash Areas ALERTS: Parking on the grass or on unauthorized park grounds during a special event is a $250 parking fine. Illegal vending or commercial activity is a Class C Misdemeanor with a minimum $200 fine. Discover the Best Events in Austin in July 2025! Find exciting activities for adults and kids, from 4th of July events to concerts, exhibits, and more. 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. Pack the lawn chairs, bring some snacks, and get ready for fireworks, live music, and good old-fashioned summer fun. Willie Nelson's Fourth of July picnic is returning to Austin in 2025 after hosting the event in New Jersey last year, breaking with tradition. AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austinites prepare for the festivities the city will bring for the Fourth of July at Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool, Austin Parks and Recreation encourages visitors to As Austinites prepare for the festivities the city will bring for the Fourth of July at Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool, Austin Parks and Recreation encourages visitors to take the Zilker Loop As Austinites flock to Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool this Independence Day weekend, Austin Parks and Recreation encourages visitors to reduce traffic congestion by taking the Zilker Loop this Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Back to Happenings Friday, July 4th 2025 2025 July 4th Fireworks Show It's finally here! Join Rowing Dock for the much-anticipated July 4th Concert and Fireworks Show! The best part? You can experience all the magic from the comfort of a stand up paddle board, kayak, or canoe. Tickets sell out fast, so book em’ today! Zilker Metropolitan Park, located 2100 Barton Springs Road, is Austin’s oldest metropolitan park. The park is located at the juncture of Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake and comprises more than 350 acres of publicly owned land. Willie Nelson is bringing his annual 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks back to Austin, Texas, this year. The 2025 edition of the party will take place on Independence Day at Germania Insurance If you're planning to celebrate Independence Day at Zilker Park, consider catching a free ride on the Zilker Loop, which will be operating throughout the holiday weekend. From July 4th through 6th 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. AUSTIN, Texas — One of the busiest holidays for travel is approaching, and Austinites will have an easier way to access Zilker Park and Barton Springs for Fourth of July weekend. Austin Parks and Recreation said the Zilker Loop, a free service to transport visitors from to popular areas in the 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. 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. The long days and pool-perfect weather of a summer holiday weekend are ideal for gatherings, cookouts, and ice-cold beers. Luckily for us, July 4 lands on a Friday this year, giving Austininites If you're looking for a more relaxing, less populated area to watch fireworks on the 4th of July, this list is for you! Family Fun for Everyone: Texas Cities Welcome All Family Members to Fourth of July Celebrations From toddlers to grandparents to four-legged friends, Independence Day festivities across Texas embrace the whole family Eventbrite - Zilker Park Boat Rentals presents Fireworks by Boat - Friday, July 4, 2025 at Zilker Boat Rentals, Austin, TX. Find event and ticket information.
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