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Stars & Stripes on Houston Street
July 4, 2025 | Downtown San Antonio
July 4, 2025
Bring your patriotic spirit to the heart of the Alamo City. Stars & Stripes on Houston Street is San Antonio's vibrant parade that brings festive fanfare and star-spangled spirit to San Antonio's historic Houston Street.
Event Details:
- Parade Start Time: 11:00 AM
- Parade Starting Location: Legacy Park
- Parade End: Travis Park
- View Parade Route
Stars & Stripes Salute at the Alamo
July 4, 2025 | The Alamo
Celebrate Independence Day at an iconic site! This all-day community celebration includes activities, food trucks, a performance from the USAF Band of the West, and an incredible fireworks spectacular.
Here’s the Alamo's Stars & Stripes Salute Lineup:
- Family activities: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Live music: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fireworks: 9:30 PM
Fourth of July Artisan Show
July 3–6, 2025 | River Walk Extension
Discover local craftsmanship with a diverse range of handmade goods, including pottery, woodwork, jewelry, and paintings. It’s a great way to shop small while enjoying the River Walk.
July 4th Weekend Celebration at Historic Market Square
July 4–6, 2025 | Historic Market Square
Live entertainment, authentic culinary offerings, live entertainment, activities, face painting, and more - there's no better place to spend the holiday weekend than at the lively Historic Market Square.
Fiesta Noche del Rio
July 4–5, 2025 | Arneson River Theatre
Enjoy live music, singing, dancing, and the beautiful sounds of the Flamenco guitar. Fiesta Noche del Rio is the perfect place to take in the beautiful sights and sounds of the San Antonio River Walk under the San Antonio stars.
🎆 Let Freedom Ring with Theme Park Celebrations
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4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at SeaWorld
July 4–7, 2025 | SeaWorld San Antonio
End your day on a patriotic note at SeaWorld with a stunning fireworks show over Bayside Lake, choreographed to a lively soundtrack. This jaw-dropping show will illuminate SeaWorld’s skyline and captivate guests with its spectacular display of colorful flames and twinkling sparks.
Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
July 4–5, 2025 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
The night skies over Six Flags will light up July 4th weekend with 360-degree pyrotechnic spectaculars, accompanied by a custom music soundtrack, to mark a breathtaking celebration of American independence.
Fourth of July Celebration at Morgan’s Wonderland
July 4, 2025
This ultra-accessible park hosts a festive celebration featuring live entertainment, red, white, and blue treats, face painting, and inclusive family fun for people of all abilities.
🎇 Light Up the Night at San Antonio's Official 4th of July Spectacular
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San Antonio Parks Foundation | Photo by Oscar Moreno
🎨 Arts & Culture Fun for All
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First Friday Art Walk at Blue Star Arts Complex
July 4, 2025 | Blue Star Arts Complex
Enjoy San Antonio's longest-running art walk. Stroll through art vendors and listen to live music as you admire the city's creatives and visit art vendors.
Emotions at Play at The Doseum
On View Through September 1, 2025 | The DoSeum
Let your child cool off and explore the world of learning through play at The DoSeum. Their current exhibit, Emotions at Play with Pixar's Inside Out, is a must-visit. Your child will get the chance to explore how we show our emotions with our faces and movements, reflect on memories and how they made them feel, and so much more!
"Aloha Vaqueros" at Briscoe Western Art Museum
On View through September 1, 2025 | Briscoe Western Art Museum
Did you know Hawaii's paniolo cowboys had strong ties to Mexico's vaqueros? Learn about how these connections impacted the American West at the Briscoe's latest exhibit.
Maya Blue: Ancient Color, New Visions at the San Antonio Museum of Art
On View Through May 10, 2026 | San Antonio Museum of Art
Step into a world where ancient traditions meet modern vision at the San Antonio Museum of Art’s exhibition, Maya Blue: Ancient Color, New Visions. This exhibit explores how the Maya used the color blue in their art and how it continues to inspire artists today.
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