We love the hotdogs, the hamburgers, the patriotic t-shirts, the ice cold beer: but we all know that for an Independence Day celebration to be legit, it has to have fireworks. Among the many Fourth of July celebrations taking place across the city this week, there are many that are celebrating with spectacular fireworks displays in Houston. Take a look below at where to see Fourth of July fireworks in Houston 2025!
1. Freedom Over Texas
Houston’s signature Fourth of July blowout, Freedom Over Texas, is lighting up Eleanor Tinsley Park once again with six hours of high-energy celebration.
With crowds expected to top 50,000, this massive event blends hometown pride with star-powered entertainment—country heavyweights Ashley McBryde and Lee Brice are set to headline. The night ends in true Texas fashion: a fireworks finale big enough to shake the skyline. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Houston Food Bank, making the party even more meaningful.
July 4, 4 pm – 10 pm
18-3600 Allen Parkway
2. POST Houston
For a sky-high seat to Houston’s biggest fireworks show, POST Houston is the place to be. Overlooking the city skyline, this rooftop celebration offers unbeatable views of the Freedom Over Texas display.
The Fourth of July party packs in the fun with live sets from the Alias Band and the Houston Brass Band, plus dazzling cirque acts, face painting, balloon art, and more festive surprises for all ages.
July 4, 5 pm – 10 pm
401 Franklin St.
3. The Woodlands
The Woodlands is going all out with a two-day Independence Day celebration packed with music, family fun, and fireworks—all for free!
Festivities begin on July 3 with a patriotic evening featuring the Houston Symphony, hands-on arts and crafts, and kid-friendly activities. Then on July 4, the party continues with the Red, Hot & Blue Festival, showcasing live music across multiple stages from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Partygoers can choose from several lively locations—Town Green Park, Northshore Park, Waterway Square, Rob Fleming Park, and Hughes Landing—each offering its own vibe. The night caps off at 9:30 p.m. with an 18-minute fireworks spectacular over Lake Woodlands, best viewed from Northshore Park, with Town Green Park serving as a prime alternate viewing spot.
📅 July 3, 6:30 pm
📅 July 4, 9 am/6 pm – 10 pm
Various locations
4. Star Spangled Banner Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Celebrate the Fourth of July under the stars at Miller Outdoor Theatre, where the beloved Star-Spangled Salute returns for a night of patriotic pageantry.
This free annual concert features the Houston Symphony performing stirring orchestral tributes to America’s spirit, all in a relaxed, open-air setting. The evening ends with a bang—literally—as a dazzling fireworks finale lights up the sky above Hermann Park.
July 4, 8:30 pm – 10 pm
5. Kemah Boardwalk
Celebrate Independence Day seaside-style at Kemah Boardwalk, where the Fourth of July festivities run from day to night. The waterfront hotspot will be buzzing with live performances by Clutch City and Kalico, setting the tone for a high-energy holiday.
As the sun sets, a vibrant fireworks show will ignite the skies over the boardwalk—but for a next-level view, hop aboard the Boardwalk Beast, a high-speed cruise that offers front-row seats to the spectacle from the waters of Galveston Bay.
July 4, 2 pm – 11 pm
215 Kipp Ave.
6. Red, White, and Boom
Constellation Field in Sugar Land is turning up the fun this Fourth of July with an all-ages celebration packed with entertainment. Expect an evening filled with tasty eats, live music, and family-friendly attractions—from bounce houses and face painting to the interactive thrills of MoonShot Alley.
Little ones can explore dedicated play zones while parents kick back to enjoy the festive vibes. As night falls, the celebration ends on a high note with a dazzling fireworks show lighting up the Sugar Land sky.
July 4, 6 pm – 10 pm
1 Stadium Drive
7. Baytown July 4 Celebration
Baytown is pulling out all the stops for this year’s Independence Day bash—one of the biggest in the Houston area, drawing crowds of up to 20,000 people. Alongside family-friendly fun, food trucks, artisan vendors, and a fireworks show that lights up the bay, this year’s event comes with a star-powered twist.
Rock supergroup Ezra Ray Hart—featuring Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra), Emerson Hart (Tonic), and Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray)—will take the stage as the headlining act, delivering a set full of ’90s and 2000s nostalgia. The celebration will also include a full lineup of live music to keep the party going all night long.
July 4, 4 pm – 10 pm
Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market Street
8. Jersey Village City Parade and Fireworks
Celebrate the Fourth with small-town charm and big-time fun at Jersey Village’s Independence Day bash. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. with a hometown parade full of floats, flags, and festive spirit.
The party picks back up at 6 p.m. with an evening festival featuring a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute by the Red Not Chili Peppers, plus a bustling vendor market, tasty food trucks, and family-friendly fun. The night ends with a bang—literally—with a fireworks finale lighting up the sky. Best of all? It’s completely free.
July 4, 10 am; 6pm – 9:30 pm
8502 Rio Grande St.
9. Kings Harbor Waterfront Village
This year, Kings Harbor’s scenic 20-acre waterfront community is shifting the Independence Day party to July 5th for an unforgettable celebration.
The event promises a full day of family fun, packed with live music, engaging kids’ activities, and plenty of entertainment for all ages. When night falls, gather on the pier to witness a dazzling fireworks show, kicking off around 10 p.m. and wrapping the festivities with a bang.
July 5. 7 pm – 10 pm
4501 Magnolia Cove Dr.
10. Big Rivers Waterpark
For a truly action-packed Fourth of July experience, spend your Independence Day at Big Rivers Waterpark in New Caney. Home to the largest lazy river in Houston, the water, land, and aerial adventure park is set to host its 4th of July – Stars & Slides event – an all-day party that will cap off with its largest fireworks show to date!
July 4, 11 am – 10 pm
23101 State Highway 242, New Caney, TX 77357