Independence Day falls on Friday this year, meaning we have your plans all laid out for you. Sit back and watch the fireworks at these free events taking place throughout San Antonio.

Festivals

The H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration
Celebrate at San Antonio's free Fourth of July bash with fitness sessions, vendor booths, and carnival, plus fireworks accompanied by a drone show. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Woodlawn Lake Park, and the grand finale starts at 9 p.m.

31st Annual 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Spectacular
Beyond Woodlawn Lake Park in Leon Valley's Raymond Rimkus Park, you can stop by food and small business vendors all day long before the annual parade and fireworks show later in the evening.

Stars & Stripes Salute
Visit Plaza de Valero at the Alamo on Independence Day for family activities beginning as early as 9 a.m. Live entertainment with the US Air Force Band of the West begins at 7 p.m., leading to a fireworks show around 9:30 p.m.

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San Antonio Missions
Hit your weekend out of the park by starting the party a day early. The San Antonio Missions will light up the sky after their Thursday, July 3 game against the Corpus Christi Hooks. Plus, Texas country star Wade Bowen will put on a concert.

Star-Spangled Nights
Not only can you take in 360-degree fireworks views with 30 firing locations around Six Flags Fiesta Texas, you can return to the park the next day on Saturday, July 5 for a 9:15 p.m. show in Lone Star Lil’s.

Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
Join SeaWorld for two days of fun on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. A general admission ticket gets you access to a colorful fireworks display at Bayside set to a musical score beginning at 9:45 p.m.

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Surrounding areas

Helotes Independence Day Celebration
Arrive at the Helotes Festival Grounds early at 6 p.m. for live performances by the Meyer Anderson Band and the Helotes Area Community Band + shopping with over 70 vendors before the fireworks show begins at ~9:15 p.m.

Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show
Bring your own lawn chair to Boerne City Park on Friday, July 4. The show, which lasts 20-25 minutes, begins around 9 p.m. Prime viewing is available at the Kendall County Fairgrounds and Champion High School.

Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
The City of New Braunfels will shoot off fireworks over Landa Lake on Friday, July 4 around 9:15 p.m. Make a full day of it by heading downtown at 9:15 a.m. for a parade, followed by a patriotic musical program by the New Braunfels Community Band on Main plaza.

Pro tip: If you'd rather forgo the fireworks, you can still partake in patriotic parties — from markets and parades to water-based activities and musical entertainment.