It may not be New York’s Times Square, but Texas has some pretty spectacular fireworks shows. You can’t see them all, but here are a few great choices to help you decide where to enjoy this year’s festivities!
SAN ANTONIO
Downtown
With festivals, concerts and fireworks blasting off all over the city, the hard part will be deciding where to go. Downtown is always exciting during the 4th and it doesn’t have to be a huge hassle finding parking anymore now that you can Uber everywhere. There’s nothing quite as beautiful as seeing the fireworks explode over our great city of San Antonio, with the silhouette of the Tower of Americas in the background. For more than just fireworks, check out Freedom Fest at Market Square and the arts and crafts show along the River Walk.
Woodlawn Park
The 4th at Woodlawn is an all-day affair and starts with a Zumbathon, a 1K and 5K race, as well as live music, food, a parade and carnival, and don’t forget the fireworks. This is a great place to bring a picnic blanket or some chairs and carve out a spot for the family to relax and celebrate the day!
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Fiesta Texas claims to have the largest fireworks display in the area. If you can stand the crowds, it might be worth it. This year, Coca Cola is sponsoring, so they’ll be offering Coke products, games and prizes from 2-7 pm in Crackaxle Canyon.
KABOOM TOWN
Perhaps the most impressive fireworks show in Texas can be found in Addison. Every year, this show is ranked one of the top 10 in the country and brings out half a million people. While it’s a free event you can watch from Addison Circle Park, your best bet is to get a reservation at one of the local restaurants, where you can leisurely sit on the patio, enjoy some cold drinks and good food along with the show.
SOUTH PADRE
For a more chill, beach-centric holiday, visit South Padre, where you can watch fireworks every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer at Clayton’s Beach Bar. To celebrate the 4th of July, fireworks will be going off Thursday through Monday. The bar is located on the gulf side on the north end and offers all-night drink and food specials to party-goers. Louie’s Backyard will also be hosting a fireworks display this year.
YOUR OWN PERSONAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Of course, some of the best fun is just shooting off fireworks at home. Stop and by and visit Stone Creek Custom Homes’ co-owner, Jason Gale and his family’s fireworks booths located at 23211 US Hwy 281 N, San Antonio, TX 78258, 29505 US Hwy 281 N, Bulverde, TX and 25120 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 28260.
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