FRIDAY, 7/3

Rise & Shine 4th of July Weekend

• When: 2pm-10pm
• Where: Rise & Shine Hills LLC, Hallsville

The East Texas Weekend Preview — This weekend will be a BLAST. On Friday we will have a concert at 7pm, plenty of food, the best vendors, and fireworks when it gets dark! On Saturday we will have a fun, patriotic market with great vendors and family favorites on the grill. This will be a family friendly weekend and we’d love to see you there! More details to come soon, so stay tuned!

America 250 Car Show

• When: 3pm
• Where: 806 N Perry St , Palestine, TX, United States, Texas 75801

This isn’t just another car show… this is a full-blown Fourth of July experience. We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday the right way — classic cars, cruise-ins, live music, fireworks, and one of the best downtown atmospheres you’ll find anywhere.

Celebrate America Fireworks

• When: 6:30pm
• Where: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Tyler

The gates to the parking lot will open at 6:30pm. Hotdogs, watermelon and water will be provided FREE to the community while supplies last. The first 250 people on the parking lot will receive a commemorative 250th Anniversary t-shirt. KVNE will broadcast LIVE on premises, ILLUSIONIST Joe Schmidt performing 3 shows, face tattoos, and more! FOOD TRUCKS will also be available. This family friendly event is FREE to the public. Parking is limited. FIREWORKS SHOW WILL BEGIN AT DUSK.

The East Texas Yamboree Drone & Fireworks Show

• When: 8pm-9:45pm
• Where: Yamboree Event Center, Gilmer

Queen’s Race Raffle Drawing- 8:45pm. Drone Show- 9:15pm. Fireworks Show- 9:15pm.

SATURDAY, 7/4

Liberty Fest

• When: 8am-1:30pm
• Where: 100 Gov Jim Hogg Parkway, Quitman, TX, United States, Texas 75783

Liberty Fest is a new community Independence Day celebration created by the Quitman Chamber of Commerce to bring together families, local businesses, organizations, and visitors for a morning of patriotic fun and community connection! The inaugural Liberty Fest will take place on July 4, 2026, at Governor Jim Hogg City Park and will feature the Liberty 5K, Fun Run, Celebration in the Park, vendors, food trucks, family activities, community booths, and more.

America 250 Car Show

• When: 9am
• Where: 806 N Perry St , Palestine, TX, United States, Texas 75801

This isn’t just another car show… this is a full-blown Fourth of July experience. We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday the right way — classic cars, cruise-ins, live music, fireworks, and one of the best downtown atmospheres you’ll find anywhere.

Rusk’s July 4th Celebration

• When: 9:15am
• Where: Downtown Rusk

Beat the heat and start your 4th of July on the Square in Rusk with a full morning of hometown fun for the whole family, hosted by the Thomas Jefferson Rusk Rotary Club. We’re kicking things off early so you can celebrate before the afternoon sun hits. 9:30 AM – 4th of July Parade. Kids Tricycle/Big Wheel Races. Gauge Lankford Fireman’s Challenge.

Canton July 4th Celebration

• When: 9:30am
• Where: 290 E Tyler St, Canton, TX, United States, Texas 75103

Our festivities kick off in Downtown Canton with the Bicycle Decorating Contest at 9:30 am. Following that, is our fun-filled Watermelon Eating Contest at 10:00 am. The highlight of the day, our annual 4th of July Parade, begins at 10:30 am. The parade route starts at the First Baptist Church of Canton, turns east on Hwy. 64 towards downtown, and then turns south onto Buffalo St., concluding at Canton Junior High. Enjoy your 4th of July day at First Monday Trade Days and then come out for to the West Gate at First Monday for a Car Show, Live Music and we will wrap it all up with a 🎇 Firework Show happening after dark.

Family Fun Day & Rodeo Extravaganza

• When: 10am
• Where: Pale Horse Ranch, Big Sandy

Horse and pony rides. Fishing. Petting zoo. Rodeo action. Mutton bustin’. Live music. Firework Show at dark!

Freedom Picnic

• When: 10:30am-3pm
• Where: J-C Cowboy Church of Cherokee County, Bullard

Y’all are invited to the J-C Cowboy Church Freedom Picnic on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM for a day full of fun, fellowship, and celebrating the freedoms we’ve been blessed with!

Red, White & Wings

• When: 10:30am
• Where: The Boulders at Lake Tyler , Whitehouse

Join us on July 4th at The Boulders at Lake Tyler for Red, White & Wings, a patriotic celebration honoring our nation, our Veterans, and the freedoms we enjoy every day. Don’t miss our Food Passport Fundraiser, featuring samples from all participating food trucks and a raffle entry, all while supporting local Veterans through CampV. Veteran Ceremony @ 10:30am. Flyover @ 11am. Food trucks open @ 11am.

Mineola 4th of July & America250 Fireworks Show & Celebration

• When: 3pm-9:45pm
• Where: Mineola Civic Center and RV Park

Water slides & a slip ‘n slide, bounce houses (3:00–7:00 PM) Outdoor games (3:00–7:00 PM) Food trucks serving a variety of options (3:00 PM–sell out) John J & Rheba Myers Splash Park open (10:00 AM–7:00 PM) Playground open for continuous fun. 6:30 PM – Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will read the Declaration of Independence. 8:00 PM – Live performance by the Symphonic Band. 9:00 PM – Fireworks show by the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department lights up the night sky!

City of Huntington July 4th Celebration

• When: 4pm
• Where: Centennial Park, Huntington

Join us for Huntington’s annual Independence Day celebration! Enjoy live music, comedy, food vendors, family and a spectacular fireworks display to cap off the evening. Bring your chairs for a perfect summer night celebrating America’s birthday with your community.

Winnsboro July 4th Fireworks

• When: 4pm-7pm
• Where: Pleasure Point; Lake Winnsboro

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with food trucks, face painting, bounce houses and vendors. Fun for the whole family.

Lufkin July 4th Celebration

• When: 5pm
• Where: Ellen Trout Zoo, Lufkin

Enjoy live entertainment from talented local musicians. Savor mouthwatering food from some of the best vendors in the region. Shop artisanal crafts and unique finds from local makers. Explore Ellen Trout Zoo, where kids and adults alike can see incredible animals up close. As the sun sets, find the perfect spot, grab your favorite snacks, and get ready for a breathtaking fireworks display that will light up the Texas sky!

Tyler Fireworks Festival

• When: 5pm-10pm
• Where: 204 Patton Lane, Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75704 (The Park of East Texas)

Join us on July 4 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a family-friendly evening filled with food, fun, and unforgettable moments. Enjoy local vendors, activities for all ages, live entertainment by Gary Patrick, a special guest performance of the national anthem, and an exciting flyover by the Texas V-Tails. The night will end with a spectacular fireworks show you won’t want to miss. Come experience this beloved tradition reimagined as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary together.

Blast Over Bullard

• When: 5pm-10pm
• Where: Bullard High School

Get ready for an action-packed July 4th celebration full of family fun, exciting attractions, delicious food, shopping, entertainment, and patriotic celebration for all ages! This year’s event is bigger and better than ever, featuring brand-new interactive entertainment, inflatable fun, games, local retail vendors, food vendors, and so much more throughout the night. Whether you’re coming for the attractions, the food, the community atmosphere, or the fireworks, there’s something for everyone at this year’s celebration!

Winona TX Chamber of Commerce Firework Show

• When: 5pm-10pm
• Where: 611 Wild Cat Dr, Winona, TX 75792-4963, United States

Come celebrate America’s 250th anniversary the wildcat way with many games, activities, food trucks, and more!

Longview Firework Festival

• When: 6pm
• Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, Longview

Fireworks, live music, and tons of family fun are all headlining this truly unforgettable Saturday in the piney woods. All of the festivities begin at 6pm at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. Inside families can enjoy all sorts of activities from bingo, vendor booths, a trivia contest and even a hot dog eating contest! As you step outside, enjoy all of the sights and sounds of celebrating the USA! From 6pm to 9pm, make a visit to the Patriotic Car Show. A massive display of American Muscle and all sorts of stunning, vintage rides. The main event, of course, is the absolutely huge firework show at 9:30pm. End the evening in awe as you gaze into the skies, watching wonderous pyrotechnics to match the twinkling of the stars.

Stars Over Fork

• When: 6pm
• Where: Caney Point Recreation Area, Yantis

Come enjoy live music, food truck & fireworks this July 4th! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and be ready to enjoy some food, drinks and sweets from several food trucks! Sabine River Authority is presenting “STARS OVER FORK”. Come celebrate America’s 250th Birthday!!!! Food Truck available at 6pm. Live Music with Jason Waldon and the Alibis at 7-8:30pm. Firework Show off the point at Caney beginning at dusk!

Kilgore’s Fourth of July Extravaganza

• When: 6pm
• Where: Kilgore City Park

Join us July 4 at Kilgore City Park for food vendors, family fun, an inflatable obstacle course, free pool admission, and a fireworks show after 9:00 PM! Bring your lawn chairs and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

Let Freedom Ring Event

• When: 7pm
• Where: Covenant Church of East Texas, Rusk

Join us for our Annual 4th of July Event “LET FREEDOM RING”. An event for all ages! We are coming together to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America with family fun, worship, food and more. We’ll have bounce houses/slides for the kids, free food, fundraiser for CovAcademy (selling light up gadgets), sno-cones, and a MEGA Firework Show!

Lake Tyler Marina July 4th Celebration

• When: 7:30pm-11:30pm
• Where: The Lake Tyler Marina Resort, Whitehouse

4th of July Celebration!!!!

Lake Hawkins 4th of July Fireworks Show

• When: 9pm
• Where: Lake Hawkins RV Park

Come enjoy one of the best fireworks shows in Texas with an amazing lakeside view! $10 entry fee (all ages)

Fireworks Fantamagoria!

• When: 9:30pm
• Where: Otstott Park, Jefferson

At 11am, the America 250 Parade kicks off with a beautiful display of rolling patriotism. Saturday afternoon is absolutely loaded with outdoor celebrations, including the Children’s Parade, Ice Cream Championship, Field Day at the Schluter House and an powerful Patriotic Concert by the Shreveport Metropolitan Band. At 9:30pm, the evening concludes with the main event, Fireworks Fantamagoria! (An epic name for a special celebration.) Enjoy the magnificent display of pyrotechnics across the East Texas night sky.

SUNDAY, 7/5

American Summer Fireworks Show

• When: 4pm
• Where: Lake Palestine Resort, Frankston

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Live music performance by the Frio River Band. 9:30 PM: Fireworks show launched from two barges over the lake. Please note: Tickets are required for Sunday’s Fireworks Show ONLY.

WEDNESDAY, 7/8

All For Your Glory Firework Show

• When: 6:30pm
• Where: 3536 Hwy 82 East, Paris, TX

After church service, the Hoelzeman family will be having a celebration with fireworks! We will also have Hotdogs, chips & drinks. if you feel led, bring a side or a dessert to share, but not required. Service starts at 6:30pm fireworks at dark

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