Baby you’re a firework, come on, let your colors burst!! ~Katy Perry~
It’s difficult to find joy these days. Between Austin businesses being shutdown permanently, thousands of Austinites out of work, constant fear, face masks, and all the unmentioned things in between, if I hear we are in unprecedented times again, I may lose it. Alas, we are in unprecedented times and it’s just weird, y’all. Fourth of July is a time to celebrate and even if our July 4, 2020 is going to look a bit….different… it’s still worth celebrating.
Here are some top spots to watch fireworks and other events in Austin this social distancing year.
Fourth of July with Granger Smith
KASE 101 and the Round Rock Express are excited to present Fourth of July with Granger Smith and Earl Dibbles Jr. on Saturday, July 4 at Dell Diamond. The 90-minute concert will be followed by a special Independence Day fireworks show. Gates are scheduled to open at 7:00 p.m. with Granger Smith taking the stage at 8:00 p.m. Fireworks are set to begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Event: Fourth of July with Granger Smith
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2020
Location: Dell Diamond
Tickets: Here
PFIRECRACKER PFESTIVAL
Enjoy the firework show from the surrounding area if you’re not visiting the waterpark.
Park your car, tune in to iHeartRadio stations 96.7 KISS FM or 102.3 THE BEAT and watch the show while social distancing from one of these locations:
For the safety of yourself and others, you must stay inside your vehicle.
Parking for the fireworks only is not available at Typhoon Texas. Only visitors with a reservation for July 4, 2020 at the waterpark will be allowed to park in Typhoon Texas’ parking lot.
Tickets: HERE
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4th of July Celebration at Lakecliff
Lakecliff Golf Club is nestled in Spicewood in an exclusive gated community. Enjoy dinner, drinks, a day of golf, or just the fireworks show and enjoy live music from The Cory Morrow Band and Bayou Dawgs Band.
Event: 4th of July Celebration at Lakecliff Golf Club
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2020
Location: Lakecliff on Lake Travis | 1700 Kahala Sunset Drive | Spicewood, TX 78669
Tickets: Here
Starnes Island Fireworks Show
Starnes Island will host the biggest firework show on the lake. Starnes Island, just offshore from VIP Marina and Beachside Billy’s, has been host to great fireworks on the lake for years.
Event: Volente Beach Resorts 3rd of July Fireworks Show
Date: Friday, July 3rd, 2020
Location: Starnes Island on Lake Travis
Host: Beachside Billy’s
Time: At dark (sunset is 8:30 pm on July 3rd)
Independence Day Throwback Beach Party
*****INDEPENDENCE DAY THROWBACK PARTY******
Join us at our 4th of July celebration!
You don’t want to miss this day of good music, food, and drinks!
Music lineup: Hip Hop Hooray 7pm-10pm
VANILLA ICE 10PM-12am
There is boat parking available!!
Tickets: HERE
Emerald Point Fourth of July Celebration
**Please join us for our 4th of July Celebration!!!** Let’s Eat, Drink, & be Patriotic here at Emerald Point!
Event: The Spazmatics and Color Me Badd at Emerald Point Marina
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2020
Location: 5973 Hiline Rd, Austin
Tickets: Here
Lost Pines Resort Firework Show
Event: Lost Pines Resort Firework Show exclusive to resort guests
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2020
Location: 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road Lost Pines, TX 78612
Book a room here
Lights Over Lago 4th of July Fireworks
The Lago Vista 4th of July Council is excited to announce LIGHTS OVER LAGO, presented by Brohn Homes. Lago Vista’s 4th of July Celebration will be at Bar K Park alongside the shores of Lake Travis. Due to unpredictable COVID-19 social distancing measures, the 4th of July celebration will include fireworks only for this year.
Event: Lago Vista 4th of July Fireworks Show
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2020
Location: Bar K Park
I would surmise that some of these have been or will be cancelled shortly.