Time to Wave ‘Old Glory’ – 4th of July Events for Texas & Illinois

July 4 Events in Illinois and Texas

Everything’s bigger in Texas and 4th of July celebrations are no exception. If you love barbecue, fireworks and live music, you’ll find everything you need in our 4th of July Events Guide to plan an Independence Day to remember.

Of course, Chicagoans would argue that there’s no better place to pay homage to the stars & stripes than a summertime pyrotechnics spectacular over Lake Michigan.

Wherever you find yourself on the 4th to celebrate our nation’s birthday, Happy Independence Day from Taylor Morrison!

Dallas Homes Fire Up the Grill

With the Fourth falling on a Tuesday, you might just be treated to a 4-day weekend! That’s four full days of smoky charcoal and patriotic fun.

Why limit your fireworks intake to one special night when displays are scheduled for the 1st, 3rd and 4th?

That’s a whole lotta gunpowder!

See Full Dallas Fireworks Lineup

Austin Area Real Estate Raises the Flag

More than just exploding rockets and brightly lit skies, Independence Day in Austin is all about the music. Well, the music and indulging on tender mouthfuls of Texas’s finest oak-smoked BBQ.

Head out to Round Rock for the parade and crowd-pleasing jalapeño pepper eating contest & Swifty Swine pig races!

Plan Your 4th of July in Austin

Houston’s Star Spangled Salute

Enjoy free and ticketed events July 1-4 as Houston gets ready to launch a different kind of rocket.

Celebrate your freedom from the Miller Outdoor Theater downtown all the way to the Kemah Boardwalk in Galveston.

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New Homes in Chicago Head to the Pier

Double your firework fun by watching dazzling explosions reflect off the surface of Lake Michigan.

Schedule an enchanting dinner cruise for the evening or watch from the shore at Navy Pier.

Both the Cubbies and White Sox are in town for the 4th and be sure to check out all the related events, especially RibFest.

Chicago Independence Day Festivities

Let Freedom Ring

Have a Red, White & Blue good time and don’t forget who’s manning the grill!

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