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Freedom Over Texas

The most anticipated summer fun in the City of Houston, celebrating its 39th year, the annual Freedom Over Texas returns on Saturday, July 4 at Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks. From 3 pm – 10 pm, this extraordinary, fun-filled celebration highlights the traditions of Independence Day, as well as honoring the nation’s 250-year anniversary. The Freedom Stage will be showcasing Los Lonely Boys to kick off the night, followed by Collective Soul opening for our headliner Keith Urban, who is sure to entertain music fans through the evening.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

For friends, families, and fans in town for soccer, there is something for everyone to enjoy, including Fútbol Park, Liberty Park, the Kids Zone, Budweiser Zone, and Dr. Pepper’s Flavor Zone. All of it leads up to a spectacularly choreographed, Texas-sized fireworks finale.

Freedom Over Texas draws an average crowd of 35,000 attendees each year and is broadcast live on ABC KTRK Channel 13 across Houston, with outreach to television affiliates statewide to simulcast portions of the event.

We look forward to hosting a bold, memorable, and safe celebration as we honor our nation’s birthday together. Scan the QR code below to skip the lines and purchase your tickets today!

Event parking is available for a fee at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts parking garage located at 800 Bagby Street, 77002 -- enter parking garage on Rusk between Houston Avenue and Bagby Street. More event parking is also available in the Theater District Parking Garages with access on Rusk between Bagby and Smith Streets.

Eleanor Tinsley Park, Allen Parkway, Houston, TX, USA

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

Eleanor Tinsley Park
500 Allen Parkway
Houston , TX, 77019
United States

Phone:

713-551-8722
Contact name: 
City of Houston
Email address: 
Dates: 
07/04/2026
Time: 
3-10 pm
Price: 
General Admission - $15 Children 12 & under FREE w/ paid adult

Ages

All Ages Adults without kids