The Brief
- Houston-area communities are celebrating the Fourth of July across Southeast Texas.
- Major events include Houston’s Freedom Over Texas, Galveston’s beachfront parade and fireworks, and The Woodlands’ Red, Hot & Blue Festival featuring an America 250 drone show.
- Many events are weather-dependent, and officials urge visitors to check for updates and leave personal fireworks at home where they’re prohibited.
HOUSTON – From Downtown Houston to Galveston Island, communities across the Houston area are planning parades, concerts, festivals and fireworks displays to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday.
Houston’s official 4th of July celebrations
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Some of the state’s largest Independence Day celebrations are taking place across Southeast Texas, with communities hosting parades, concerts, festivals and fireworks displays throughout the holiday weekend.
Freedom Over Texas
Houston’s signature Fourth of July celebration returns to Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston parks from 3-10 p.m. Saturday.
Celebrating its 39th year, Freedom Over Texas will commemorate America’s 250th birthday with a full afternoon and evening of live entertainment, family activities, food vendors and one of the city’s largest fireworks shows over Buffalo Bayou.…