PLEASE NOTE: The information below was from last year’s Fourth of July (2014). Coming soon – this year’s list of 2015 Fireworks for the Fourth of July in San Antonio. Stay tuned!
Here’s your list of family-friendly Fourth of July fireworks displays and celebrations for 2014 in San Antonio and surrounding communities. Happy Independence Day!
~~~~~Free 4th of July celebrations~~~~~
City of San Antonio 4th of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake
Friday, July 4, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
This celebration, the official City of San Antonio 4th of July Woodlawn Lake Park Celebration, started in 2000 and it’s a local favorite. A day of activities includes: 2k Firecracker Family Fun Run; children’s parade, live music, military appreciation zone, kids’ zone, and the 9:30 p.m. fireworks extravaganza provided by HEB.
The Schertz Jubilee
Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, Pickrell Park
The City of Schertz, just outside of San Antonio, up IH-35 North, hosts the Schertz Jubilee every year. This two day festival, which starts on July 3 and runs through July 4, includes live music, a 5k run, a parade, BBQ cook off, a carnival, and fireworks.
Boerne, Texas Fourth of July Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 8:00 p.m., Boerne City Park
Each year in Boerne, the fireworks shoot high above the Boerne City Park. Grab a chair or a blanket and watch the show!
New Braunfels, Texas, HEB July 4th Spectacular
Friday, July 4, 6:30 p.m., Landa Park
New Braunfels kicks off their 4th of July party at 6:30 with live music and they wrap up the celebration with a traditional fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Kirby, Texas, Fireworks in the Park
Friday, July 4, 2:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., Friendship Park
Kirby’s annual Independence Day celebration includes games and activities for all ages, live music, a car show, and fireworks.
Freedom Fest, Market Square in downtown San Antonio
Friday, July 4 (noon – 6:00 p.m.), Saturday, July 5 (noon – 8:00 p.m.), Sunday, July 6 (noon – 6:00 p.m.)
This weekend-long 4th of July celebration at Market Square (aka El Mercado) features live music, food and drinks for purchase, and shopping. The Spazmatics perform on Saturday night.
Leon Valley 4th of July Fun and Fireworks Spectacular Celebration
Friday, July 4th, 8:00 a.m. – fireworks at dusk with activities all day long, Raymond Rimkus Park, 6440 Evers Rd.
Leon Valley’s 4th of July celebration starts at 8:00 a.m. with a 5k on and off trail run, followed by a parade at 10:00 a.m., opening ceremonies at 11:00 a.m., Â food, drinks, music, performances all day, and fireworks at dusk. No outside food and beverages allowed.
Traders Village Fourth of July Celebration (on Sunday), Brown Expo
Sunday, July 6th, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Traders Village celebrates the 4th of July on Sunday, the 6th of July with free activities for kids. The first 3,000 guests receive free American flags.
~~~~~Almost Free 4th of July celebrations~~~~~
Stars and Stripes Over San Antonio, Alamodome
Friday, July 4, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hosted by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, this family-friendly festival at the Alamodome is $2 per person to attend. However, those with active duty military ID cards and kids 12 and under get in free. The celebration includes food trucks, live music, a kids’ zone, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
~~~~~Not Free (but still lots of fun!) 4th of July celebrations~~~~~
SeaWorld’s 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5
Included in your SeaWorld San Antonio admission on these days is SeaWorld’s fireworks extravaganza over Ski Lake.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas July 4th Fest
Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6
In addition to special 4th of July deals that include early access to some rides with admission, Six Flags also presents their fireworks extravaganza on each of these nights.
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Pinned…great round up (as usual!).
Thanks, Patti! Do you have big plans for the 4th of July this year? 😉
Concert & Fireworks Display (Free!)
Join us as we honor our military and celebrate America’s Independence Day! Enjoy live concerts, food, games, fun for the entire family and a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the city! All of our activities are free for everyone! Family fun…games,inflatables, face painting, cookies crafts, pinatas and more!
July 4th, 2014 at 5:00pm at Cornerstone Church
18755 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, Texas 78258
(210) 490-1600
“In honor of those who serve our country all military members and their families will enjoy a free meal! Military members, please call 210-499-1669 to receive your free meal tickets.”
Concert by: Jason Crabb • JJ Weeks band • Canton Junction • Aaron and Amanda Crabb • Ricardo Sanchez • The Hagees
Dinner will be available on the grounds for $5. Each meal ticket includes: hamburger/hot dog combo, baked beans, potato salad, and drink. Also for purchase are Cotton Candy, Kettle Corn, Ice Cream, Roasted Corn, and Sodas. Remember, military members and their families will enjoy free meals! To reserve free military meals, please call 210-499-1669.
Thanks for this info, Debbie. There are so many great Independence Day events happening this year.
Helotes is having a free fireworks extravaganza on July 5th at 6:30pm with the Helotes Community Band playing patriotic music including 1812 Overture complete with civil war cannons. Free hotdogs, apple pie, and ice cream while supplies last. It is at Helotes Municipal Complex. 12951 Bandera Rd. Helotes, TX 78023.
Wow! Lots of free food and fun. Thanks for this tip, Nathan!
I can’t tell you how much I love this list! The hubs and I have been talking about what to do! I think we might check out the Boerne fireworks!
Does anyone kniwanything about Fort Sam having fireworks?
Heather, according to the Ft. Sam Houston Facebook page, it appears they are promoting the Stars and Stripes celebration and fireworks at the Alamodome: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=296787077147629&set=a.141747385984933.31093.138562272970111&type=1