Jul 1, 2025 - Things to Do

Where to catch fireworks in Houston this Fourth of July

Shafaq Patel

Illustration of a lone pole with an American flag, with the stars and stripes made up from fireworks in the sky. — Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios

It's not the Fourth of July without fireworks. Here are some places around greater Houston where you can see the skies burst with color on Friday.

Freedom Over Texas

Festivities begin at 4pm at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou. The event will feature performances by country superstar Lee Brice and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde, culminating in a fireworks display.

$10 for adults. Some proceeds will go to the Houston Food Bank.

Houston Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Miller Outdoor Theatre and the Houston Symphony will host their free annual Star Spangled Salute at 8:30pm, followed by fireworks.

Kemah Boardwalk fireworks on the water

Celebrate the holiday all day at Kemah. There will be live music starting at 2pm and fireworks around 9:30pm.

Boardwalk is free to enter.

The Woodlands' Red, Hot & Blue Festival

The city's parade, featuring marching bands, fire engines, clowns and floats, begins at 9am. From 6–10pm, The Woodlands' Red, Hot & Blue Festival offers food, live entertainment and family fun, with fireworks at approximately 9:30pm.

Sugar Land hosts Red, White and Boom

Sugar Land's Red, White and Boom celebration runs from 6–10pm at Constellation Field. The event features family activities, music, food and vendor booths, concluding with a fireworks display.

Residents can reserve free spots, and the general public can buy tickets for $14.

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