6 things to do in Austin for the 4th of July

Events in Austin this 4th of July

"...Still figuring out how to celebrate this 4th of July? We've got a quick list of events..."

June 30, 2014 Events Post by Tamar Price

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic to Light Up Q2 Stadium This Year

Historic music gathering marks the soccer stadium’s concert debut

"...Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic, a Texas tradition since 1972, will..."

April 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Goes Virtual

Pay-per-view concert feat. Willie, Kurt Vile, John Doe, Margo Price

"...last 47 years, myriad locales have hosted Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic: Southpark Meadows, Carl’s Corner in the..."

June 26, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Symphony 4th of July Concert and Fireworks

Zilker Park, Monday, July 4, 2005

"...Traditionally, the Fourth of July is when we celebrate freedom, and what better..."

July 1, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

10 Things to Do in Austin This Fourth of July

Not sure what to do this Independence Day?

"...or family, we've got you covered on all the 4th of July hot spots this year...."

July 1, 2015 Events Post by Shannon Shankman

Hey Babe, It's the Fourth of July!

You know you want to eat snacks and watch fireworks.

"...year to be an American. Whether you’re in favor of the current machinations of the political machine or not,..."

July 3, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Fourth of July Face-Off: Willie Nelson vs. Symphonic Fireworks

A North vs. South showdown for music and fireworks

"...New This Year: All are welcome, but they now offer VIP access including a pre- and post-party, access to..."

July 1, 2022 Arts Feature

Let’s Celebrate the Fourth of July with Food and Fun

Wave that flag, raise a toast, maybe kiss a fellow American

"...Ah, yes – here comes the 2021 celebration of Independence Day in the good old U.S. of A!..."

June 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...lists some 196 “Major Events," with about a quarter of them being multiday. There's a total of over 400..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Austin July Events Guide

The fun isn't over yet. Summer is just getting started.

"...Here are some great events happening this July for cooling off, kicking back, and taking full advantage..."

June 28, 2018 Events Post by Cassie Arredondo

Amid COVID Surge, City of Austin to Close City Parks, Barton Springs Pool

Officials fear holiday weekend will give virus a transmission boost

"...The City of Austin announced today it would scale back park and..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"...Austin music in 2020, other than the eerie lack thereof. Gary Clark Jr.'s January sweep at the Grammys and..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Animated Adventures of Don Bluth and Gary Goldman

The men behind 'The Secret of NIMH' visit Austin this weekend

"...have left their distinctive brush strokes on the world of animation...."

Aug. 9, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks

Auditorium Shores, Sunday, July 4, 2010

"...In America, we celebrate freedom by making a lot of noise … as opposed to say, meditating quietly on..."

July 2, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

25 Years Ago, Sublime Arrived in Austin and Cut One of the Decade's Biggest Albums

Local producer Paul Leary put some Austin in the Long Beach surf/punk/dub trio's mix

"...Epitome of tragedy and triumph, Sub­lime's eponymous third album became a..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

How Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" Became the Most Valuable Song of All Time

Buffett began composing the song after visiting a local Mexican restaurant

"...Ryan White begins his new biography of Jimmy Buffett with the transcript of a 2012 hearing..."

July 21, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Protesters Allege Austin Police Dumped Quadruple Amputee Activist Whitney Mitchell Out of Her Wheelchair

Fiancée of Garrett Foster was attending police brutality protest

"...Interim Police Chief Joe Chacon discipline an Austin Police officer who they say dumped activist Whitney Mitchell, a quadruple..."

April 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

2012 Star of Texas Bowl

This weekend, Texas Rollergirls compete to Keep Austin Feared.

"...that will actually make you afraid. And this weekend, July 21-22, the Texas Rollergirls will remind you why when..."

July 17, 2012 Events Post by Courtney Byrd

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks

Auditorium Shores at the Long Center, Saturday, July 4, 2009

"...down this Saturday. There’s going to be a lot of ordnance whizzing through the air. You might even want..."

July 3, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

The Spirit – and Spirits – of '76

Mr. Smarty Pants knows America's alcohol history

"...This July 4, there's a good chance you will be enjoying..."

July 5, 2013 Food Feature by R.U. Steinberg

South of Heaven

Metal has a new home in Austin, and a new sponsor.

"...Saturday night at the Dirty Dog Bar. Rend, one of the Texas Metal Collective acts that's made the Sixth..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Music Feature by Dan Solomon

Chris Cubas Headlines Cap City on July 4th!

And July 1st and 2nd and 3rd, too – how ’bout that?

"...@midnight? You need to know that we’ve been aware of his hilarious stand-up work, that we’ve been celebrating this..."

June 30, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Changing Face of Downtown

"...For better or worse, there's still a heap of new downtown buildings and municipal projects well under way,..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature

Black Pumas x 4th Tap, AISD Produce Boxes, Swoop House’s Happy Food, and More Bite-Sized Food News

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...weekly Food News Buffet, culled from numerous PR releases, official posts, words on the digital street, and even the..."

July 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: In Defense of Pedophilia

CM Don Zimmerman embarks on a new crusade

"...and pedophilial marriage (see "Zimmerman Not Celebrating Marriage Equality," July 3), but I see he has attracted at least..."

July 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Happy 4th from the Chrontourage!

"...and what better time to celebrate than the birth of the good ol' U.S. of 'merica! That's right, it's..."

July 3, 2008 Events Post by Logan Youree

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...July Fourth Festivities Return: After a year off due to..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature

The Top 10 Austin Food & Drink Stories of 2021

Another up-and-down year in Austin food

"...was no match for the polar vortex, plunging millions of Texans into a frozen hellscape with no heat, no..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Doc Hollywood

"...Woody Harrelson and Bridget Fonda. So far Caton-Jones, director of the very British Scandal and the World War II..."

Aug. 9, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

The Hightower Report

Flagging the lies of Big Oil's frackers on the 4th of July

"...Big Oil's frigging frackers are wrapping their shameless profiteering in our flag...."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

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