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

Mike Love

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

Nacogdoches Jaycees

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

Crockett Chamber of Commerce

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

Google Maps

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

Google maps

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

Sabine Parish Chamber

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

city of Longview

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

Google Maps

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

City of Kilgore

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

Branded by Christ church FB Page

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

Google Maps

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