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HOUSTON<\/strong> – <\/span>From Downtown Houston to Galveston Island, communities across the Houston area are planning parades, concerts, festivals and fireworks displays to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday.<\/p>

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Houston\u2019s official 4th of July celebrations<\/h2>

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Some of the state’s largest Independence Day celebrations are taking place across Southeast Texas, with communities hosting parades, concerts, festivals and fireworks displays throughout the holiday weekend.<\/p>

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Houston’s signature Fourth of July celebration returns to Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston parks from 3-10 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>

Celebrating its 39th year, Freedom Over Texas will commemorate America’s 250th birthday with a full afternoon and evening of live entertainment, family activities, food vendors and one of the city’s largest fireworks shows over Buffalo Bayou.<\/p>

Country music star Keith Urban headlines the Freedom Stage, with rock band Collective Soul and Texas favorites Los Lonely Boys also performing. Festivalgoers can also explore themed attractions, including F\u00fatbol Park, Liberty Park, a Kids Zone, Budweiser Zone and Dr Pepper Flavor Zone before the Texas-sized fireworks finale.\u00a0<\/p>

The event typically attracts about 35,000 people. Paid admission is required, with parking available at the Hobby Center garage and Theater District garages.<\/p>

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Galveston celebrates Independence Day with one of the Gulf Coast’s most recognizable holiday traditions.<\/p>

Festivities begin with the annual Fourth of July Parade, which steps off at 6 p.m. along Seawall Boulevard, starting at 23rd Street. The parade features floats, marching bands, military units, decorated vehicles and community organizations traveling the island’s beachfront.<\/p>

After sunset, spectators can spread out along the beach or Seawall Blvd to watch a fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico. Throughout the holiday weekend, visitors can also enjoy special events at Moody Gardens, Pier 21, the Historic Pleasure Pier and other attractions across the island. Public parking is available along Seawall Boulevard and nearby lots, although officials recommend arriving early due to heavy holiday crowds.<\/p>