HOUSTON – Downtown Houston is gearing up for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year, with Freedom Over Texas, Houston Astros games at Daikin Park, and FIFA Fan Fest all drawing large crowds.
City officials and organizers are urging people to plan ahead, expect delays, and think carefully about transportation before heading into the city.
Multiple major events, one crowded downtown
The centerpiece of the holiday is Freedom Over Texas, which returns to Eleanor Tinsley Park and Sam Houston Park on July 4. Organizers say the festival typically draws about 35,000 people inside the gates, with even more gathering nearby to watch the fireworks show over Buffalo Bayou.
The event features live music, family zones, food vendors, and a large fireworks finale. This year’s entertainment lineup includes Keith Urban as the headliner, with supporting acts Collective Soul and Los Lonely Boys…