The Fourth of July is swiftly approaching, and no true celebration would be complete without brightening the sky with fireworks.
What does Texas law say about fireworks, and where are the best places in Texas to watch firework displays? Here’s what you need to know.
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Are fireworks legal in Texas?
Yes, but fireworks can only be sold during the following periods for holidays:
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Texas Independence Day: Feb. 25-March 1
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San Jacinto Day: April 16-April 21
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Cinco de Mayo: May 1-May 5
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Memorial Day: May 22-May 27
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Independence Day: June 24-July 4
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Diwali: Oct. 26-Nov. 1
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Christmas/New Year’s Day: Dec. 20-Jan. 1
Texans may also be restricted by county and city ordinances for where they may set off fireworks.
Cheapest fireworks near me
If you want to celebrate the Fourth of July without breaking the bank, you’re in luck! A handful of firework stands in Texas literally have “cheap” in their names. Here’s a list of some:
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Abilene — Mr. W Fireworks — 5673 E. Hwy 80
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Amarillo— The Firework Depot — 14907 FM 2590
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Bulverde — Big Arrow Fireworks LLC — 29505 US 281
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Burleson — Discount Fireworks of Texas — 13045 Rendon Road
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Channelview — Houston Cheap Fireworks — 16020 E. Freeway Service Road
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Converse — Blazing 7 Fireworks — 14394 Interstate 10
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Houston — Houston Cheap Fireworks — 2929 FM 1960
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Houston — Houston Cheap Fireworks — 12035 Antoine Drive
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Houston — Houston Cheap Fireworks — 5609 Uvalde Road
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Longview — Cole’s Best Buy Fireworks — 4846 FM 1844
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Lubbock— Wholesale Fireworks TNT — 1301 84th St.
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Lubbock— Mr. W Fireworks — 4212 E. Fourth St.
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Macdona — Wald & Co — 9245 Pue Road
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San Antonio — AAH Fireworks — 13022 Potranco Road
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San Antonio — Alamo Fireworks Megastore — 7760 US 87 East
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San Antonio — Liberty Fireworks & Pyrotechnics — 9890 TX-1604 Loop
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San Antonio — Mr. W Fireworks — 18819 FM 2252
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San Marcos — Mas Fireworks — 14000 Texas 123
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Uhland — American Fireworks — 131 Camino Real
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Fireworks show near me
Fireworks shows can be enjoyed throughout Texas — and not just on Independence Day! Here are some upcoming events in the Lone Star state:
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Friday, June 28 — Sparks Fireworks Show — City of Wilmer
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Saturday, June 29 — Light-Up Arlington: VIP & Reserved Fireworks, Chicken and a Chair — Arlington Music Hall
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Saturday, June 29 — Independence Day Celebration — Forney Community Park
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Saturday, June 29 — 24th Annual Firework Show — Brazoria County Fairgrounds
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Wednesday, July 3 — Round Rock Express — Dell Diamond
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Wednesday, July 3 — All American Fireworks & Festival — Roanoke City Hall Plaza
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Thursday, July 4 — Fort Worth’s Fourth — Panther Island Pavilion
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Thursday, July 4 — Fireworks and Freedom Celebration — Longview Convention Complex
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Thursday, July 4 — Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show — La Verde Park in Kyle
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Thursday, July 4 — Fireworks on Main — Pecan Grove Park in Rowlett
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Thursday, July 4 — Allen 4th of July Celebration — Celebration Park
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Thursday, July 4 — Red, White & BTX — Chisenhall Fields
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Thursday, July 4 — Red, White and BOOM! — Downtown McKinney
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Independence Day 2024: Buy fireworks, watch celebrations in Texas
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