Writer: Jerrica DuBois
2 min read June 2023 — San Antonio is known as a place to experience culture and celebrate events, festivals and holidays. Fourth of July bears no exception as the city prepares to enjoy the Independence Day weekend.
Logistically, domestic travel for the holiday is on the rise, with an expected increase of 2.1% over last year and a 2.4% increase in travel by car. According to AAA Travel’s Senior Vice President Paula Twidale, it’s more family friendly, travelers can control their time, and they also don’t have to worry about inclement weather and missed flights. Additionally, gas prices are down from a national average of $4.80 per gallon last year to $3.50 to $3.60 a gallon currently.
For those that choose to stay local, there are a number of events in San Antonio to celebrate Independence Day. Invest: explores some of the holiday festivities scheduled for the Alamo City.
Make Freedom Green
The official Fourth of July celebration for the City of San Antonio will be held at Woodland Lake Park. Presented by the San Antonio Parks Foundation and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, a full day of activities are slated for attendees beginning at 9:00 AM. Guests can enjoy water aerobics, zumba, wrestling matches and a carnival with food trucks and live music. There will also be children’s activities set up under the pavilion with programming provided by Little Read Wagon and H-E-B, and the day will conclude with a fireworks display over Woodlawn Lake. Reminder to guests to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
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4th of July Jubilee
Join the City of Schertz for a great tribute to freedom and fun at the 47th annual 4th of July Jubilee. The event kicks off with a morning ’Let Freedom Run’ 5K and downtown parade. Guests can enjoy the carnival, live music, festival food and family zone activities. Guests can also enjoy the evening fireworks display by the pool with advance registration. There are opportunities to volunteer, be a vendor, or register a parade entry.
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Stars, Stripes & Lights
Beginning Friday, June 30, RiverWalk will turn into all things patriotic. The decor for the holiday weekend will include 1,000 American flags and red, white and blue ribbons lining the River Walk, including the downtown bridges. Perfect for photo opps, this event is free and open to the public.
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Boerne Independence Day Fireworks Show
Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Boerne. The city will kick off the festivities on Sunday, July 2, with a patriotic concert in Main Plaza at 7PM. The annual Independence Day Firework Show will be held at Boerne City Park on Tuesday, July 4 at 9:15PM. The park, however, can only be used for parking. It is recommended by the city that spectators view the show from the Kendall County Fairgrounds and Champion High School.
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4th of July Celebration at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Have a little fun this holiday weekend. During the day, guests can stroll the park, ride rollercoasters and feast on hot roasted corn, churros, and funnel cakes. That night will see the Rock the Fourth 360 Degree Fireworks Extravaganza, the largest fireworks display in San Antonio. With more than 1,000 individual launches from 30 unique firing locations, it’s fireworks, fireworks and more fireworks for spectators. For more information click here
