H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks is always the talk of the town and well attended, especially by all the downtown condo residents who have a close-up view of the action on the ground and in the sky.

The"official" and largest 4th of July event in Austin will be held at Auditorium Shores at The Long Center. More than 100,000 Austinites will gather to see the Austin Symphony perform patriotic music, including the 1812 Overture, with the shooting of cannons by the Texas National Guard Salute Battery. Fireworks will be shot over Lady Bird Lake from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The orchestra will begin playing at 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted, but concessions will be sold.

Volente Beach 4th of July Fireworks:
Volente Beach Waterpark, which is on Lake Travis, offers another wonderful way to celebrate July 4th in Austin. There will be live music and a firework show that starts at dusk. The event is free to guests who purchased park admission prior to 8 p.m., and costs $5 for guests entering the park after 8.

July 4th Celebration in Lakeway is always a big hit and well attended
The city of Lakeway, which lies on the outskirts of Austin, has its own Independence Day celebration. At 8:30 a.m., there will be a 4th of July parade down Lakeway Drive. The Pageant at the Lakeway Activity Center for the Grand Marshal Speech begins at 10:30 am.. Starting at 6 p.m., attendees will enjoy food, live entertainment, and fireworks. The events will end at 10:00 p.m.

Carlos 'N Charlies Fireworks Extravaganza will be loaded with attendees both from the water and on land
The infamous restaurant and bar on Lake Travis hosts its firework extravaganza the night of July 3rd. On July 4th, they are not having fireworks but instead a night of live music with Lance Keltner and guests. Gates open at 6 p.m. and entry at the gates costs $15.

Most all of the area Country Clubs feature fireworks extravaganzas, including Austin Country Club, Lost Creek Country Club, Balcones and Onion Creek Country Clubs too.  If you are lucky enough to live in the hills around Austin, you can watch the fireworks all over the place from your back deck or yard.  If you don't live in a spot with fireworks views, just hop in your car, drive to and park nearby one of the CC's or near Downtown. 

Krause Springs on Lake Travis also features a July 4th fireworks show -- only it is going to take place July 3 and there is a $5.00 charge for entry. Great place to take the family for the day.

Happy Fourth of July to all and God Bless Our Troops!