Every year on the Fourth of July, Austinites celebrate with backyard barbecues, patriotic ensembles, and, of course, fireworks displays. One of the city's most popular Independence Day bashes is the H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks—it usually draws more than 100,000 revelers to Vic Mathias Shores on the Fourth of July.
Head to the 41st annual concert this year on Tuesday, July 4th. Get to the park a bit early to ensure you get a good spot near the stage. That's where the Austin Symphony Orchestra will begin the evening with a lineup of patriotic tunes at 8:30 p.m. Then after the rousing concert, stick around for the main event: the awe-inspiring fireworks show. It kicks off at 9:30 p.m. and is sure to elicit oohs and aahs from the crowd. This event is free to attend, no tickets necessary.