East Texas Fireworks: 2023 4th of July Guide to Area Celebrations
East Texas communities love to showcase their patriotism when it comes to the 4th of July, and 2023 is sure to be one of the best years yet when it comes to celebrations that are scheduled for the Pineywoods.
We've teamed up with McWilliams and Son Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing to give you a look at the 4th of July festivities that are happening all across Deep East Texas. Have fun and God Bless America!
18th Annual Lufkin July 4th Celebration presented by Mike Love & Associates
- Tuesday, July 4th at Ellen Trout Park
- Vendors, food trucks, and attractions open at 5 p.m.
- Live Entertainment including Jackson Wendell
- Fireworks begin at dusk with official music on KICKS 105
- Free admission
Nacogdoches Freedom Fest presented by the Badders Law Firm
- Tuesday, July 4th at Festival Park, also presented by Nacogdoches Jaycees
- Vendors, food trucks, and attractions open at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks begin around dusk
- Free admission
Freedom Over Crockett Independence Day Celebration
- Saturday, July 1, 8 p.m. at the Crockett Civic Center
- Independence Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. in downtown Crockett
- Parade will also include a kid's bicycle parade
Alabama-Coushatta Independence Day Festival and Fireworks Display
- Monday, July 3 from 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Free Admission
- Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
- Tribal dances start at 7 p.m.
- Brown Sugar Band 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Reservation is located 16 miles East of Livingston on Highway 190
Huntsville 4th of July Family Celebration
- Tuesday, July 4 beginning at 4 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
- Admission is Free at Kate Barr Ross Park in Huntsville
4th of July Extravaganza at Huxley Bay Marina on Toledo Bend
- Saturday, July 1, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Huxley Bay Marina, 13200 FM 2694, Shelbyville, Texas
- Food, vendors, water slide, bounce house, live music
- Fireworks at Dusk
Patriotic Weekend on Toledo Bend
- 3 days of patriotic fun on the lake, June 30 - July 2 presented by Sabine County and Sabine Parish Chambers of Commerce
- Concerts, fireworks, a Poker Run, boat parade and more
Longview Fireworks and Freedom Celebration
- Tuesday, July 4, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Maude Cobb Convention Center
- Free live music with Ryan Matthew and Marc Broussard
- Hot dog eating contest, barbecue eating contest, and ice cream eating contest
Blast Over Bullard
- Saturday, July 1, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Bullard High School
- Food, vendors, live music and fireworks
- Kid's Bike Brigade will also be featured
Kilgore 4th of July Extravaganza
- Tuesday, July 4th, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Kilgore City Park
- Live performance by the Jukebox Heroes
- Fireworks begin around 9:15 p.m.
- Extended hours for city pool
4th of July Celebration - Rusk, Texas
- Presented by Branded by Christ Cowboy Church
- 5592 Highway 110 North, Rusk
- Water activities start at 6:30
- Fried fish for first 500 people
- Live music by duo - Branded
- Fireworks at dusk
Panola County Fourth of July Celebration
- Saturday, July 1, beginning at 12 Noon at Lake Murvaul
- Live music, kids zone, food vendors and more
- Vehicle parade at 3 p.m.
- Boat parade at 6 p.m.
- Fireworks at dusk
If there are other major Fourth of July events in Deep East Texas that are not included, please send the information to danny.merrell@townsquaremedia.com
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