Where to See Fireworks in Austin – July 4th, 2010
Fireworks displays in the greater Austin, TX area
Downtown Austin 4th of July Fireworks
H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
WHERE: Auditorium Shores at The Long Center
CONDUCTOR: Peter Bay
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: Evening show is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
From the Austin Symphony Website:
“On July 4th, more than 100,000 people gather at Auditorium Shores for the largest Independence Day celebration in Austin. The Austin Symphony will be under the apt baton of ASO Music Director Peter Bay. The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks features patriotic music and the ever-popular 1812 Overture—the latter punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons, courtesy of Texas National Guard Salute Battery, and spectacular fireworks over Lady Bird Lake.
The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks — planned and produced entirely by the ASO — is free and open to the public. The Austin Symphony Orchestra will begin performing at 8:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m., ending at 10:00 p.m. Come early, bring a picnic, claim a grassy spot and enjoy the patriotic music of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Concessions will be available on site. (Sorry, alcohol and glass containers are not permitted in the park.)”
Click here to visit the Austin Symphony Orchestra Website
Click here for information about parking for the downtown Austin fireworks show.
Click here for directions to Auditorium Shores
Round Rock, TX 4th of July Fireworks
City of Round Rock’s July 4 Frontier Days Celebration
WHERE: Old Settler’s Park 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd
MUSIC: Austin Symphonic Band
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: It’s gotta be dark! Expect fireworks around 8:45/9 p.m.
From the City of Round Rock Website:
“A parade, jalapeno pepper eating contest, children’s games, duck races, Sam Bass Shootout and fireworks are all part of the City of Round Rock’s July 4 Frontier Days Celebration.
The day starts with the parade through downtown Round Rock at 12 p.m. followed by festivities all afternoon at Old Settlers Park. At the park, participate in the duck races, pony rides, inflatables and children’s games, arts and crafts vendors, Ballet Folklorico dancers and a reenactment of the historical Sam Bass Shootout, all leading up to the annual fireworks celebration.”
Click here to visit the City of Round Rock website.
Click here for information about the traffic plan for the Round Rock fireworks show.
Lake Travis, TX 4th of July Fireworks
34th Annual Lakeway July 4th Celebration
WHERE: Lakeway City Park
MUSIC: Austin Symphonic Band
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: Evening show is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
From the LakeTravis.com Website:
“We begin each year with the 8:30 AM Parade down Lakeway Drive. The Pageant at the Lakeway Activity Center. The Grand Marshal Speech follows starting at 10:30 am. This year, food, live entertainment, and fireworks will end the day at the Lakeway City Park beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 10:00 pm. Interested in participating in this year’s parade?”
Click here to visit the Lake Travis website.
Volente Beach Waterpark 4th of July Fireworks (Lake Travis, TX)
34th Annual Lakeway July 4th Celebration
WHERE: Volente Beach Waterpark, 16107 Farm to Market Road 2769, Leander, TX 78641
PRICE: Free to anyone who purchased a daily admission ticket to the park. After 8:00 p.m. – $5.00 per person.
FIREWORKS TIME: Fireworks show starts at dusk.
Click here to visit the Volente Beach Waterpark website.
Carlos & Charlie’s 4th of July Fireworks
4th of July Firework Extravaganza!
WHERE: Carlos’n Charlie’s located at Emerald Point Marina on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas:
5973 Hiline Rd. Austin, Texas 78734
PRICE: Admission is Free
FIREWORKS TIME: Show starts at Sunset (around 8:30 or 9:30)
PLEASE NOTE: Carlos & Charlie’s festivities are on FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2010.
Click here to visit the Carlos & Charlie’s website.
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic
4th of July Firework Extravaganza!
WHERE: The Backyard at Bee Cave
PRICE: General Admission Tickets: $ 55
SHOW TIME: Doors @ 11am | Show @ Noon
From the Backyard Website:
“Live Performances By:
AMBER DIGBY
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
BEN BURGESS
BILLY JOE SHAVER
DAVID ALLEN COE
DEL CASTILLO
FOLK UKE
GREEZINSLAW
JACK INGRAM
JAMEY JOHNSON
JODY NIX & THE TEXAS COWBOYS
JOHNNY BUSH
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON
KEVIN FOWLER
LEON RUSSELL
PAULA NELSON & THE GUILTY PLEASURES
RANDY ROGERS BAND
RAY PRICE
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD
THE REFLECTACLES
WILLIE NELSON
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED…”
Click here to visit the Backyard website.
Click here to visit Willie Nelson’s website.
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