Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a Texas-sized Fourth: find fireworks, parades and festivals across Greater Houston, sorted by county
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Hot dogs, hometown parades, and big Texas-sized booms — Greater Houston goes all-out for the Fourth of July, and 2026 is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Whether you’re after a small-town street fest, a waterfront view, or a big-city blowout, this county-by-county guide makes it easy to find something close to home.
- Before you go: Times and details can change for all kinds of reasons — including weather — so click each event name to confirm the latest info from the official listing. And if you see a “🎆” in the event title, that means fireworks are part of the celebration.
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About the AuthorChristian Hudspeth
Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas (KXXV), Las Vegas, Nevada (KTNV), and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.