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Friday, July 4, 2025

Honor the birth of our nation as we celebrate on the Fourth of July — America's Happy Birthday and our Independence Day!

This immensely special holiday marks our country's founding on July 4, 1776. With the parades, community gatherings, barbecues and good food, adorned in Red, White and Blue, watcching our fireworks . . and full of patriotism, we cherish our heritage. All-American, with family vibes!

Cherish the liberty and freedom defined in our Declaration of Independence and Constitution! All symoolized by our beautiful American flag. Be ever so proud, enjoy our traditions, and make memories.

The American Dream!

God Bless America! Home of the free and the brave!

Happy Independence Day to you and your family.

Regarding the event listings below, please note that some of these celebration events start on July 3rd, and some continue through July 5 and even July 6.

Be sure to inquire ahead of your trip to determine any last minute changes.






July 2–4, 2026 – KINGSLAND AQUABOOM: Kingsland, at Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr. Map. Chamber Web Event Web. Sanctioned BBQ cook-off featuring brisket, ribs, chicken, beans, and showmanship divisions, with turn-in times across both days; onsite setup, judging, and awards coordinated through the Kingsland Chamber. Part of the annual multi-day AquaBoom celebration with children’s parade, land parade, arts and crafts vendors, Wild West show, helicopter rides, patriotic dinner, fish fry, street dance, poker run, horseshoe and washer tournaments, obstacle race, raft race, rubber duckie race, boat parade, pageant, golf tournament and fireworks. FMI: 325-388-6211; info@kingslandchamber.org

July 4, 2026 - 4TH OF JULY PET PARADE: Bandera, at City Park, 1102 Maple Street. All pets from horses to turtles to dogs, birds, cats, etc. are welcome. No admission or pet entry fee. Registration begins at 9a; Costume judging at 9:30a; parade at 10a. Marlene, 830-796-3045. Annual event sponsored by Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League. Event Web

July 4, 2026 – JULY JUBILEE DANCE & CELEBRATION: Brady, at G. Rollie White Downs, 1104 S Bridge St. Map. Web. Parade: 10a, starts on Memory Lane and travels to the downtown square. Mud volleyball at Brady Lake, typically starting around noon. Street dance on the downtown square with gates usually opening at 5p and dance beginning around 6:30p. Admission fee and cooler tag fee. Fireworks follow the street dance. Live music, food vendors, and BYOB. Annual event. FMI: 325-597-3491

July 4, 2026 – RED, WHITE & BUDA: Buda, at Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St. Map. Event Web. 9a–10p. Morning bike parade through Downtown followed by children’s activities at the park including bounce house, water slide, and magician. Evening festivities feature vendors, food, live music, and fireworks at 9:30p. Children’s Parade begins 9:30a down Main St to Buda City Park; free with no registration required. Annual event. Entry: Free. FMI: 512-295-7170

July 3, 2026 - HILL COUNTRY FUN FEST: Bulverde, at Jumbo Evans Sports Park, Jumbo Evans Blvd. Map. Web. 5-10p. Annual event. Fireworks, live music, vendors, fun activities for kids, food/drink/vendor booths. FMI: 210-488-8063, Host Web

July 4, 2026 – FREDERICKSBURG BALLOON & PEACH FESTIVAL: Fredericksburg, at Grapetown Vineyard & Farm, 8142 Old San Antonio Rd (nearby and SE of Fredericksburg). Map. Web. 4p. Hot-air balloon activities, food, and family-friendly festival experiences. Tickets start at $168. Annual event. FMI: Best of Texas, 830-997-3224

July 4, 2026 - JOHNSON CITY 4TH FEST: At Johnson City Community Park, 620 N Nugent Ave, Johnson City, TX 78636. Map. Red, White & Blue Parade (Entry), a street dance, music, family activities, and fireworks show. Parking & admission: Free

July 4, 2026 – FOURTH ON THE RIVER: Kerrville, at Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Dr. Map. Web. 2–10p. Live music, beer garden, food vendors, kids’ activities, and fireworks at 9:30p. Free annual event. FMI: 830-315-5483

July 4, 2026 - LLANO'S AMERICA 250 ON THE LLANO RIVER CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS SHOW OVER LLANO RIVER: Llano, at Badu Park, 300 W Legion Dr, downtown, along the Llano River. Map. Dusk-9:30p. Annual event on the banks of the beautiful Llano River. Parking & Admission: Free. Chamber Web, Web. Event Web. Sat, 9a-11p. State Championship BBQ Cook Off. Chuck wagon enthusiasts get together on the banks of the Llano River and go back in time to an era when the west was settled. They use traditional cooking methods from that era, wear traditional dress and experience traditional neighborly fun as they compete for prizes in a number of categories. Live music, vendors, children’s parade, pet parade splash pad, bounce houses, watermelon eating contest, sack races & the biggest fireworks show in the Texas Hill Country. Free admission. Meal served at noon. Ticket: $30, no refunds. FMI: 325-247-5354

July 4, 2026 – LAKEHILLS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: Medina Lake Area–Lakehills, at American Legion Post 410, 147 Legion Dr, Lakehills, TX 78063-0888. Map. Web. Facebook. Sat, 11a. FMI: 830-612-1034, americanlegion410@att.net

 

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