The biggest Independence Day event in San Antonio is the July 4th Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park. The festivities begin with the parade around the park in the morning, followed by musical performances, carnival rides, games, contests, and arts and craft activities all day.
The evening culminates with a spectacular fireworks display over the lake at 9:00pm. Bring your whole family out the Woodlawn Lake Park for a fun-filled 4th of July.
In addition to the July 4th Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park, there are numerous other 4th of July events going on around San Antonio.
- Freedom Fest - Market Square
July 1st and 2nd
All Day
Food, music and entertainment at historic Market Square. This fun festival is enjoyed by adults and children alike. - A Traditional San Antonio 4th of July - Institute of Texan Cultures
July 4th
10:00am-2:00pm
Frontier activities, a petting zoo and arts and crafts hightlight this event. Bring your own sack lunch. $7 for adults, $4 for children (ages 3-12), seniors and military. - Salute to the Union - Fort Sam Houston
July 4th
11:30am
This ceremony features a cannon salute, "Sons of the American Revolution" dressed in period uniforms and music by the
Army Medical Command Band. - 29th Annual Star Spangled Festival - Lackland AFB
July 4th
3:00pm-10:30pm
Music, game booths, paintball, carnival and more. A 20-minute fireworks extravaganza at 9:45pm caps the evening. - Lights of Liberty! - Six Flags Fiesta Texas
July 4th
8:00pm
Country music performance beginning at 8:00pm followed by the 30-minute fireworks show beginning at 9:00pm. The fireworks display can be viewed from anywhere in the park. - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Alamodome
July 4th-8th
4:00pm on the 4th, other showtimes vary
High speed action and new technology are featured in the all-new Ringling Bros. Circus. A great treat for kids of all ages. Head out to "The Greatest Show On Earth!" this month.