Join us at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill on July 3rd & 4th to celebrate Independence Day as German Texans once did on the Bluff. Activities include: -laser rifle range (inspired by 19th-century German-Texan marksmanship competitions!) -historic games -patriotic craft -special tours -ice cream making Raise your flag high & proclaim “Ich Bin Ein Amerikaner” […]

Join us this 4th of July Weekend for an extraordinary time discovering natural dyes of 200 years ago! We know these colors well: Red, White, and Blue. They are a part of our national American flag as well as the Texas flag. But how would those colors be achieved when these flags were first made? […]

Palestine, TX is celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a big way. Join us July 3-4, 2026 for America 250: A Star-Spangled Jubilee, two days of activities, music, and good old-fashioned fun. July 3 brings live music from Detroit Steel, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks. July 4 moves to Old Town Palestine, TX for a parade, […]

Join us for Snyder’s Annual Two-Day Freedom Celebration at Towle Memorial Park! Enjoy vendors, delicious food, carnival rides, live music, family fun, and the BEST fireworks show in West Texas at dusk on July 4th. This year will be bigger and better than ever as we celebrate Scurry County’s 150th Anniversary and America’s 250th Anniversary […]

July 3 – Soccer Watch Party & Community Kickoff The weekend begins with a large community watch party featuring a live broadcast of multiple World Cup matches. The watch party will include family-friendly activities, interactive games, themed décor, and food vendors offering a diverse selection of cuisine representing global cultures. This activation introduces visitors to […]

Addison Kaboom Town!® is one of the most iconic Independence Day celebrations in the United States and one of the largest single-day events in Texas, approximately more than 500,000 attendees annually to the Town of Addison and surrounding areas. For over four decades, the event has celebrated the spirit of freedom, patriotism, and community that […]

As a proud border county along the Texas–Mexico border, we are honored to celebrate the 250th birthday of our great nation. Join us for an unforgettable event featuring live music, over 200 vendors, spectacular fireworks, and so much more.

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at Liberty Fest, Leander’s largest annual community event at Devine Lake Park. This family friendly celebration features live music, food and beverage vendors, children’s activities, and a vibrant festival atmosphere. The night concludes with a spectacular fireworks show. Admission is free and open to all ages.

Celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday in Palestine, TX! Enjoy a weekend of classic, all-American fun featuring a fireworks show, live music featuring Detroit Steel, historical reenactments, a food truck showdown, car show, and more! Bring the whole family for a patriotic celebration filled with tradition and community spirit.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, a new nation was born — and with it, a musical tradition unlike anything the world had ever heard. This is not your average patriotic concert. The GMA proudly presents The Music of America — a high-energy, live musical documentary that traces America’s wildly original musical story from the […]