There is nothing more synonymous with Independence Day than fireworks. This 4th of July, Austinites have several chances to catch a spectacle.
- Carlos & Charlie's 4th of July Fireworks
- 4th of July Firework Extravaganza!
WHERE: Carlos'n Charlie's located at Emerald Point Marina on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas:
5973 Hiline Rd. Austin, Texas 78734
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: Show starts at Sunset (around 8:30 or 9:30)
PLEASE NOTE: Carlos & Charlie's festivities are on
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2010
- Round Rock, TX 4th of July Fireworks
- City of Round Rock’s July 4 Frontier Days Celebration
WHERE: Old Settler's Park 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd
MUSIC: Austin Symphonic Band
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: Expect fireworks around 8:45/9 p.m.
From the City of Round Rock Website:
The day starts with the parade through downtown Round Rock at 12 p.m. followed by festivities all afternoon at Old Settlers Park. At the park, participate in the duck races, pony rides, inflatables and children’s games, arts and crafts vendors, Ballet Folklorico dancers and a reenactment of the historical Sam Bass Shootout, all leading up to the annual fireworks celebration."
- Lake Travis, TX 4th of July Fireworks
- 34th Annual Lakeway July 4th Celebration
WHERE: Lakeway City Park
MUSIC: Austin Symphonic Band
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: Evening show is 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
From the LakeTravis.com Website:"We begin each year with the 8:30 AM Parade down Lakeway Drive. The Pageant at the Lakeway Activity Center. The Grand Marshal Speech follows starting at 10:30 am. This year, food, live entertainment, and fireworks will end the day at the Lakeway City Park beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 10:00 pm. "
- Volente Beach Waterpark 4th of July Fireworks (Lake Travis, TX)
- 34th Annual Lakeway July 4th Celebration
WHERE: Volente Beach Waterpark, 16107 Farm to Market Road 2769, Leander, TX 78641
PRICE: Free to anyone who purchased a daily admission ticket to the park. After 8:00 p.m. - $5.00 per person.
FIREWORKS TIME: Fireworks show starts at dusk.
- Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic
- 4th of July Firework Extravaganza!
WHERE: The Backyard at Bee Cave
PRICE: General Admission Tickets: $ 55
SHOW TIME: Doors @ 11am | Show @ Noon
From the Backyard Website:"Live Performances By: AMBER DIGBY, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, BEN BURGESS, BILLY JOE SHAVER, DAVID ALLEN COE, DEL CASTILLO, FOLK UKE, GREEZINSLAW, JACK INGRAM, JAMEY JOHNSON, JODY NIX & THE TEXAS COWBOYS, JOHNNY BUSH, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, KEVIN FOWLER, LEON RUSSELL, PAULA NELSON & THE GUILTY PLEASURES, RANDY ROGERS BAND, RAY PRICE, RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, THE REFLECTACLES, WILLIE NELSON, and MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED..."
- Downtown Austin 4th of July Fireworks
- H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
WHERE: Auditorium Shores at The Long Center
CONDUCTOR: Peter Bay
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: 9:30pm
From the Austin Symphony Website:" The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks features patriotic music and the ever-popular 1812 Overture—the latter punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons, courtesy of Texas National Guard Salute Battery, and spectacular fireworks over Lady Bird Lake.
The Austin Symphony Orchestra will begin performing at 8:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m., ending at 10:00 p.m. Come early, bring a picnic, claim a grassy spot and enjoy the patriotic music of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Concessions will be available on site. (Sorry, alcohol and glass containers are not permitted in the park.)"
As you head out this Sunday to celebrate our country’s birthday, you may want to take some snacks and beverages with you when you go watch the fireworks. Why use a backpack or a cooler when you can carry your picnic in style? There are great picnic and wine baskets available in almost any color, style, and price range. Most of them come with real plates, silverware, cloth napkins, and wine glasses. Here are just a few of the styles to choose from:
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