Outside the Rock: 2026 July 4th Celebrations
Looking to catch even more fireworks this 4th of July? We’ve put together a list of great spots Outside the Rock where you can enjoy some truly spectacular shows.
From all of us at Round the Rock, have a safe and happy Independence Day!
- Georgetown – Sertoma July 4th: Sat, July 4 — parade 11 AM, fireworks ~9:30 PM (San Gabriel Park)
- Taylor – 4th of July: Sat, July 4 — parade 9 AM, picnic 4 PM, fireworks at sunset (Murphy Park)
- Austin – Willie Nelson’s Picnic: Sat, July 4 (Germania Insurance Amphitheater)
- Austin – Star Spangled Fest: Sat, July 4, 4:30–9:30 PM (Auditorium Shores)
- Bastrop – Big Bang!: Sat, July 4, 8 AM–9:30 PM (Fisherman’s Park)
- Liberty Hill – Independence Day Spectacular: Fri, July 3
- Leander – Liberty Fest: Fri, July 3, 6–10 PM (Devine Lake Park)
- Wells Branch – FourthFest: Sat, July 4 — parade 10–10:30 AM, fireworks in the evening
- Cedar Park – Cedar Sparktacular: Sat, July 4, 5–11 PM — fireworks 9:30 PM (Milburn Park)
- Hutto – American Rhapsody: Sat, July 4, 6–9:30 PM (Brushy Creek Amphitheater)
Georgetown – Sertoma Club July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
Saturday, July 4th, 11 AM - 9 PM
Celebrate Independence Day at Georgetown’s annual Sertoma July 4th Celebration in San Gabriel Park. The day kicks off with the Hometown Parade at 11 a.m., followed by live music, food, craft vendors, a petting zoo, games, and amusement rides. The free festivities end with a spectacular fireworks show around 9:30 p.m., launched from the McMaster Athletic Fields.
Taylor’s 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4th, 9 AM - 10 PM
Taylor’s 4th of July celebration starts with a 9 a.m. parade from Old Taylor High to Murphy Park. At 4 p.m., the picnic kicks off with live music—including a performance by country singer Dale Watson—and the night wraps up with a fireworks show at sunset over Murphy Park’s duck pond.
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks
Saturday, July 4th, 3:30 PM
Willie Nelson & Family bring the legendary 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks back to the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin. The 2026 lineup includes Willie Nelson & Family, Billy Strings, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, and more.
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Austin – Star Spangled Fest
Saturday, July 4th, 4:30 PM–9:30 PM
Join one of Austin’s largest Independence Day celebrations at Star Spangled Fest at Auditorium Shores and the Long Center.
Enjoy live entertainment, a special concert by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, food trucks, family activities, and a grand finale fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake.
Bastrop’s Annual Big Bang! Celebration
Saturday, July 4th, 8 AM–9:30 PM
Spending the 4th in Bastrop? This year the Big Bang! Celebration lands right on Independence Day.
This all-day community event brings fun, music, activities, and a fireworks finale to Downtown Bastrop and Fisherman’s Park.
Liberty Hill – Independence Day Spectacular
Friday, July 3rd, 6 PM–10 PM
Celebrate freedom the fun way at Liberty Hill’s Independence Day Spectacular, happening at Liberty Hill Middle School! From pie contests and watermelon-seed spitting to live music and a grand fireworks finale, there’s something for the whole family.
Get an early start to your celebration on Friday!
Leander – Liberty Fest
Friday, July 3rd, 6 PM–10 PM
Celebrate early at Liberty Fest in Leander! Head to Devine Lake Park for live music, food, kids’ activities, and one of the area’s best fireworks shows. Admission is free—no pre-registration required.
Wells Branch – FourthFest Parade & Fireworks
Saturday, July 4th, 10 AM–9 PM
Show your patriotic pride at Wells Branch’s FourthFest Parade from 10–10:30 a.m.—line the streets, wave your flags, and cheer on the festive floats!
After the parade, enjoy free watermelon, family activities, a cornhole tournament, and local vendors, with a fireworks show in the evening.
Cedar Park – Cedar Sparktacular
Saturday, July 4th, 5 PM–11 PM
Celebrate the 4th in Cedar Park at one of the city’s biggest events of the year—Cedar Sparktacular at Milburn Park (1901 Sun Chase Blvd).
Enjoy live music, carnival rides, inflatables, and food vendors, with a stunning fireworks show at 9:30 p.m., followed by a movie in the park.
Hutto – American Rhapsody
Saturday, July 4th, 6 PM–9:30 PM
Mark your calendars for American Rhapsody, Hutto’s FREE 4th of July celebration at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater (1001 CR 137). Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a grand fireworks finale.
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Check out the fireworks and festivals happening right here in town—see our July 4th Celebrations ’Round the Rock guide!
