The Brazos Valley knows how to do the 4th of July right, and this year is packed with family-friendly fun, parades, fireworks, live music, and hometown celebrations all across the area. Whether you’re looking to wave a flag at a local parade, catch an epic fireworks show, or just enjoy a good old-fashioned BBQ, there’s something happening nearby every day from July 3 through July 5.
Here’s your go-to guide for all the best Independence Day events happening in Bryan, College Station, and surrounding towns:
Thursday, July 3
Pre-Fourth Festivities
Freedom Fest at Veterans Park
📍 200 Raymond Street, Giddings | 🕕 6 PM – 10 PM
Enjoy an evening of live music, food vendors, and patriotic fun at Giddings’ annual Freedom Fest.
Enjoy an evening of live music, food vendors, and patriotic fun at Giddings’ annual Freedom Fest.
July 3rd Fireworks
📍 Elizabeth Lutheran Church, 165 CR 307, Caldwell | 🕕 6 PM – 11 PM
Bring your lawn chairs and catch an early fireworks show under the stars!
Bring your lawn chairs and catch an early fireworks show under the stars!
Friday, July 4
The Main Event!
18th Annual Foxfire Fourth of July Parade
📍 Foxfire Neighborhood, College Station | 🕣 Begins at 8:30 AM
Start your day with one of the most beloved neighborhood parades in the area!
Start your day with one of the most beloved neighborhood parades in the area!
4th of July Celebration – Giddings –
📍 Firemen’s Park, 2495 US-290, Giddings | 🕘 Begins at 9 AM
Family-friendly fun, vendors, and a whole lot of hometown spirit.
Family-friendly fun, vendors, and a whole lot of hometown spirit.
Independence Day Celebration at Bush Library
📍 1000 George Bush Dr W, College Station | 🕙 10 AM – 1 PM
A must-visit for history buffs and families alike.
A must-visit for history buffs and families alike.
The Biggest Small Town Parade in America
📍 Downtown Chappell Hill | 🕙 10 AM
It’s big, it’s festive, and it’s everything you love about small-town America.
It’s big, it’s festive, and it’s everything you love about small-town America.
Wheelock 4th of July BBQ & Parade
📍 10691 Cavitt Street, Wheelock | 🕙 10 AM
Don’t miss this charming community gathering filled with food, cars, and fun.
Don’t miss this charming community gathering filled with food, cars, and fun.
New Waverly 4-H 4th of July Celebration
📍 335 FM 1375, New Waverly | 🕚 Begins at 11 AM
A wonderful celebration hosted by the local 4-H Community Club.
A wonderful celebration hosted by the local 4-H Community Club.
4th of July Celebration in Huntsville
📍 Kate Barr Ross Park, 652 Airport Drive | 🕓 Begins at 4 PM
Games, food, and a fantastic community vibe.
Games, food, and a fantastic community vibe.
Kurten Fireworks Show & Fundraiser
📍 13055 E SH-21, Kurten | 🕔 5 PM – 10 PM
Support local fire services while enjoying a night of fireworks.
Support local fire services while enjoying a night of fireworks.
Fourth of July Party at The Beer Joint
📍 12550 SH-30, College Station | 🕔 Begins at 5 PM
Live music and good times await at this local favorite.
Live music and good times await at this local favorite.
2025 Freedom Festival – Navasota
📍 200 E McAlpine Street, Navasota | 🕕 Begins at 6 PM
Celebrate with food trucks, music, and a patriotic atmosphere.
Celebrate with food trucks, music, and a patriotic atmosphere.
4th of July Concert & Picnic
📍 First Baptist Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Dr | 🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
A beautiful way to celebrate with faith and fellowship.
A beautiful way to celebrate with faith and fellowship.
I HEART AMERICA Celebration
📍 Wolf Pen Creek Park, College Station | 🕖 Begins at 7 PM
One of College Station’s biggest events of the summer!
One of College Station’s biggest events of the summer!
Lake Bryan 4th of July Party
📍 Cadillac Ranch, 8200 Sandy Point Road | 🕗 8 PM – 11 PM
Food, music, and lakeside fireworks.
Food, music, and lakeside fireworks.
Fireworks & Drones Show – RELLIS Campus
📍 1484 Avenue A, Bryan | 🎇 Show starts at 9 PM
End the night with a spectacular display of fireworks and drones!
End the night with a spectacular display of fireworks and drones!
Saturday, July 5
Keep the Party Going!
July 5th Celebration at Red’s Ice House
📍 1025 University Drive, College Station | 🕙 Begins at 10 AM
Wrap up the weekend with one more celebration, good food, and great company.
Wrap up the weekend with one more celebration, good food, and great company.
Wearing red, white, and blue today because just like a great home, I’m patriotic, well put together, and slightly over the top. 😉
No matter where you’re spending the holiday, there’s something magical about watching fireworks light up the Brazos Valley sky. I love seeing our community come together, and I’m always here cheering on every small-town parade and backyard BBQ.
Happy Independence Day from my family to yours, and if you’re planning a move this summer, you know where to find me. 😉
📍 Laura Lea Smith, Realtor® | Life on the Brazos Group – Serving Bryan, College Station & the Greater Brazos Valley
