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Where the Fireworks Are

Posted on Monday, June 26, 2023

It wouldn’t be Independence Day without fireworks. Fortunately for Balmoral residents, they aren’t hard to find — alongside games, food, music and more. Which one should you choose? Here are our favorites.

Shell Freedom Over Texas

4-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
$10 adults, children 5 and under free
The musically choreographed “Texas-sized” fireworks show is less than 30 minutes from Balmoral! This year’s musical guests include Chris Young, Yola, TMF and more. There will also be lawn games, rides, a kids’ zone and an exclusive Space City Experience provided by NASA.

Valley Ranch 4th Fest

5-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Free admission
Valley Ranch Town Center’s annual patriotic extravaganza returns with a hot dog-eating contest, Little Patriots play zone, a car show, live music, food trucks and vendors. The spectacular fireworks display begins at 9:40 p.m.

Deer Park 4th Fest

5-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Free admission
There will be food, fun and fireworks at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center. Team up for the corn hole tournament ($10 per team of 2). Live music begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:15.

Pasadena 4th Fest

4-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Free admission
Live music takes center stage while families enjoy food, hayrides and lots of vendors. The fireworks start around 9:15 p.m.

Kingwood’s July 4th Family Games Festival

3-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Free admission
Head to Town Center Park Kingwood for a substantial celebration featuring craft vendors, food trucks, inflatables and live music. The evening ends not with fireworks but an incredible laser show.

Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza

The Woodlands
6-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Free admission

Several locations around The Woodlands will be letting freedom ring, but the main attraction takes place adjacent to Northshore Park at 9:30 p.m. Before the big event, there will be face painting, balloon art, concessions, live music and more. Secondary displays will take place at Town Green Park, the Waterway Square District near Timberloch Place and Waterway Avenue, and Rob Fleming Park in the Village of Creekside Park.

Tomball’s July 4th Celebration & Street Fest

4-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Free admission
The City of Tomball is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its patriotic birthday party with one of the biggest Independence Day events in northwest Harris County. Come out for live music, food, vendors, cool zone, kids’ zone, tribute to active-duty military and veterans and a giant aerial fireworks display starting at 9:30 p.m.

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