There are many safer alternatives to shooting your own fireworks, leaving it to the professionals, including several Fourth of July celebrations that also have live music, parades and various other contests and festivities to enjoy before the nighttime spectacles begin. Hodgetown will host its Independence Day Celebration and fireworks shows as part of this weekend’s Sod Poodles game series, with the celebration set for Friday, July 4.
Here are a few of the major celebrations and annual traditions being held in the Amarillo and Canyon areas (weather permitting, and/or any unexpected changes to schedules).
Independence Day + 1
The City of Amarillo is hosting an Independence Day + 1 event in Amarillo with a beautiful display of fireworks and drones at John Stiff Memorial Park on Saturday, July 5. Festivities will include food, live music and a cornhole tournament.
Planned by the City of Amarillo’s Parks & Recreation Department in collaboration with Outdoor Amarillo, the event is free and begins at 3:30 p.m. and will continue through the evening, ending with fireworks and a summer themed drone production.
- Concerts: Live music will include Cameron James Smith at 4 p.m., Pinata Protest at 7 p.m. and headliner Cooder Graw at 8:30 p.m.
- Beer Garden & Food Trucks: Starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, favorite beers will be available for revelers 21 or older, to chill out and enjoy the show. There will be a diverse selection of food trucks, chosen by the people.
- Carnival Rides: There will be three carnival rides for kids, which include a kid-sized ferris wheel and swinging pirate ship.
- Cornhole Tournament: A doubles tournament for a cash prize, the event has pre-registration preferred, but walk-ups will be accepted. Check with the Amarillo Parks and Recreation’s website for further information.
- Fireworks & Drone Show: Sponsored by Austin House, the breathtaking display of fireworks and cutting-edge drone technology will light up the sky to honor the spirit of summer and America’s independence.
Parking will be available on-site with shuttles available from Amarillo High School or the Randall High School parking lot…