How Houston Celebrates Independence Day

No, it's not by driving as fast as we can around loop 610, but it does include city-wide celebrations, all hoping for the same thing: No rain.

Here are a few of the events we'll be checking out tomorrow. Where will you be? Tell us, maybe we'll ditch our plans and join you. But probably not.

>>Freedom Over Texas Festival
Houston's Official 4th of July Celebration. Chevy presents a concert and Independence Day celebration at Houston's Eleanor Tinsley Park, featuring recording artist Montgomery Gentry and one of the largest fireworks displays in the United States. Other festivities include four stages of music that will keep toes tapping with the diverse musical sounds of today's America; including pop, Latino, jazz, adult contemporary, classic rock and rhythm & blues. Displays of military artifacts and vehicles including tanks and huey helicopters, voting booth demonstrations, the Printing Museum of History; Children will stay entertained with inflatables, rides and games; Adults enjoy browsing the FREEDOM MARKET where a variety of great food and beverage will complete the day of celebration, as well as enjoying the activities at the BUD ZONE and Bud Light Volleyball Tournament. For more info, visit: www.chevysfreedomovertexas.com
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Eleanor Tinsley Park | 500 Allen Parkway
Tickets: $6.00 for adults, free for children 10 years and younger.
All food, beverage, and games by coupon only (9 coupons for $10)
4pm -- Gates open | 8pm Montgomery Gentry Performs | 9:25pm Fireworks

"Star-Spangled Salute" @ Miller Outdoor Theater & Fireworks Show
Join the Houston Symphony for Target Summer Symphony Night, a FREE Summer concert series at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. Seating on the lawn is open to the public and no tickets are required. Hear Tchaikovsky’s stirring 1812 Overture and favorite all-American tunes followed by a spectacular fireworks display. For imformation on reserved covered seating, visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
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Miller Outdoor Theater | 7:30 pm
Michael Krajewski, conductor | Larry Dierker, narrator
Admission is FREE

>>Red, Hot & Blue Festival in the Woodlands
Held in Town Green Park on the banks of The Woodlands Waterway, the Red, Hot & Blue Festival, The Woodland’s single largest event, celebrates its 10th year this year. The 23-minute fireworks show, shot over The Woodlands Town Center, is the second largest in the Greater Houston region, second only to downtown Houston. The soundtrack for The Red, Hot & Blue Festival Fireworks is simulcast on Houston’s #1 radio station, Sunny 99.1. Entertainment during the celebration will include live music from local greats such Ezra Charles and The Works, inflatable bounce houses, face painting, a putt-putt golf course, rock-climbing walls, strolling performers and much more. For more info, visit:
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Woodlands Town Center | 6pm-10pm
Free parking will be available at the Green, Orange and Yellow lots on Timberloch Place.
Fireworks | Estimated time to start is 9:20 p.m. with an intense 23-minute show.
Admission is FREE

>>Free(dom) Day @ The Houston Zoo
No, they won't be letting the animals run free, but the admission will be. A great way to spend a day of (free) fun with the fam. Why not make a picnic at the park
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Houston Zoo | 9am - 7pm
Hermann Park | 1513 N. MacGregor Houston
Admission is FREE on Wednesday July 4th

>>4th of July Celebration @ MFAH's Bayou Bend
Join Bayou Bend for a full afternoon of activities including an interactive demonstration about the American flag, a musical tribute focusing on the diversity of American heritage and the influence of African-American music, and a chance to sign an oversize replica of the Declaration of Independence. Reading of the Declaration of Independence: 3:15 p.m. Cake and refreshments served after the reading.
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Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens | 1 Westcott Street Houston
1:00pm - 5:00 pm
Admission is FREE

>>Red, Whites, and Brews
Now you're talking our kind of celebration! Join the Tasting Room Uptown Park and Max's Wine Dive as they "pop a cork for our country." Burgers, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and Lone Star Beer by the Bucket. You can't get much more American than that, folks! The festivities start up at noon.
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The Tasting Room Uptown Park | 1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd.
Max's Wine Dive | 4720 Washington @ Shepherd
12pm - 12am