Multiple days of activities, celebrations, parades and fireworks mark the 4th of July Independence Day holiday on Lake Travis.
At the top of this page are dates and times for parades and fireworks on Lake Travis over the 2024 Independence Day holiday. Scroll to the bottom of this page for a list of ALL the events taking place over the Holiday Week.
Check here for a boat or party barge rental, if you plan to watch the fireworks on the water. Check here for your Lake Travis lodging choices. Here are the best parks on Lake Travis.
Friday, July 4, 2024
Lago Vista Lights Over Lago Fireworks Show
Event: Lights Over Lago Fireworks Show
Location: Bar K Park
Time: At dark (sunset is 8:30 pm on July 4th)
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Friday, July 4, 2025
Lago Vista Lago Liberty Days
Join us Friday, July 4, 2025 for a full day of fun, fitness, and fireworks in Lago Vista!
• Start your morning with the Firecracker 5K & 10K Run at Heather Park – 7:30 AM
• Catch the festive Parade on Dawn Drive – 10 AM
• Cap off the evening with an epic Fireworks Show at Bar-K Park – Doors open at 6pm, Fireworks will begin at Dusk!
Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit—we’re celebrating freedom, community, and summer fun all day long!
Event: Lago Vista Independence Day Parade
Location: Dawn Drive and Lohmann intersection
Time: Line Up at 8:00 am – Start at 10:00 am
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Friday, July 4, 2025
Volente Beach Fireworks Show
Back again for a second night,,,,The Annual Volente Fireworks will fire from the mainland at Volente Beach. Show will be viewable by boat, in the same general area as always.
This year’s 2nd night starts just at dark and DJ DCPA will be poolside 2-6 pm.
Beachside Billy’s at Volente Beach usually offers passes to the resort for viewing by land and waterpark access.
Event: 3rd of July Fireworks Show at Volente Beach
Date: Friday, July 4rd, 2025
Location: Volente Beach on Lake Travis
Friday, July 4th, 2025
Lakeway 4th of July Celebration
8:30 AM: Parade begins on Lakeway Drive (Live Oak Golf Course to Activity Center)
9:30 AM: Hot Dog Reception at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek)
For 50 years, the July 4th Parade has been a cherished tradition, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together to celebrate our nation’s independence. This year, we proudly honor 50 years of patriotic spirit with the theme Lakeway: A Golden Legacy. A golden legacy is more than history – it’s the heart of our community, the values we cherish, and the memories we create. As we mark this incredible milestone, we invite you to take part in a celebration that reflects our journey, honors our past, and looks ahead to the next 50 years.
The 4th of July parade is a celebrated event in Lakeway, bringing together residents and visitors alike to celebrate America’s independence and the City’s rich heritage. The parade is a testament to the community’s spirit, unity, and patriotism, and it serves as a reminder of the values that make Lakeway a great place to live and visit.
Event: Lakeway July 4th Celebration
Date: Friday, July 4th, 2025
Location: Lakeway Drive
Host City of Lakeway
Time: 8:30 am to 11:00 am
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Friday, July 4, 2025
Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day with us at the Hill Country Galleria on Friday, July 4th, from 4 PM to 10 PM for our annual Independence Day Festival! Explore over 40 unique vendors lining the streets of Hill Country Galleria, and be sure to arrive early to shop the boutiques and merchants that make this place special.
Enjoy a lively lineup of live music performances in the Central Plaza—bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax as you take in the show.
There’s fun for the whole family with fair rides, water games, and free face painting for the kids. Stick around after sunset for an unforgettable fireworks display!
As always, admission and parking are completely free. Treat yourself to delicious food from Hill Country Galleria’s eateries and festival food vendors.
The Independence Day Festival is brought to you by Special Events Live, the team behind the iconic Pecan Street Festival… We can’t wait to see you there!
Event: Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration
Date: Friday, July 4th, 2025 – 4 pm to 10 pm
Location: Hill Country Galleria
Friday, July 4th, 2025
Discount Furniture & Mattress Mack’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show
Gallery Furniture & Mattress Mack have a spectacular annual 4th of July Fireworks show planned between mile marker 15 & 16 on the north side of the lake at 8:30 pm on July 4th.
Long-time Lake Travis homeowner Mattress Mac and Gallery Furniture annully put on one of the best fireworks show on Lake Travis. It’s a real tradition. 1000’s of boats watch the show by water.
When: July 4th, 2025 at 8:30 pm
Where; Between mile marker 15 & 16 on the north side of the lake.
More: HERE
If you’d like to watch one of the firework shows from the water, check out or boat rental and party barge rental pages. If you’re viewing from land check out a Lake Travis lakeside restaurant or one of the great parks on the lake.
Grab a drink and a bite to eat before the shows at a lake area restaurant or one of the lake’s waterfront restaurants.
For ALL of the Independence Day weekend events on the lake check out our events page.
Have a happy 4th !
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