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2007 Texas Fourth of July Celebrations

Patriotic Events to be Held Across the Lone Star State

By Danno Wise, About.com

If you happen to be heading to Texas over Fourth of July weekend, you'll have no shortage of Independence Day activities to choose from. In fact, since the Fourth falls on a Tuesday this year, there are four full days of activities being staged across the state. Here is a small sample of what's on tap in Texas for the Fourth of July.

Tuesday, July 3

Baytown's July 4th Celebration will feature music, entertainment, children's activities, parade and fireworks, all in Bicentennial Park. The celebration takes place both Tuesday and Wednesday.

Granbury's July 4 Celebration begins Tuesday and continues through Wednesday. The event includes a car show, tractor pull, ranch rodeo, children's games, arts & crafts, parade and fireworks display.

Tuesday, July 4

The Austin Symphony Orchestra will be performing their annual Fourth of July Fireworks & Symphony in Zilker Park.

Buda's Red, White & Buda event showcases a variety of children's activities, craft booths, washer pitching contest, tug-of-war, parade, fireworks and entertainment.

Colorado City's July 4 Celebration will include water games, fireworks and a variety of other entertainment.

Dripping Springs' annual Fire in the Sky Fourth of July Celebration features music, children's activities, arts & crafts, and, of course, fireworks.

Houston's Fourth of July at Miller Outdoor Theatre features the Houston Symphony Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture during a fireworks display.

Luckenbach will be hosting their annual July 4th Luckenbach Family Picnic, which includes entertainment, games, food and more.

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