fireworks

There will be no firework show on the dam this 4th of July at Lake Tyler.

If you're seeing firework stands open as you drive around East Texas, don't worry they're legal (as long as they're approved by county governments).

Dogs just don't understand Independence Day. We know the loud booms and bangs are to show how much we love our freedom, but dogs must think the world is caving in and they're about to get some shrapnel right in the hiney. We've got some ways to help calm the doggie jitters.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, sunscreen, music and fireworks - all part of an East Texas 4th of July celebration! Here's our list of events happening around East Texas this 4th!

Celebrate July 4 at the biggest fireworks event in East Texas!

This happened in Tyler. Maybe you saw it? Lol I know, I know. You can get these anywhere and they're not even new, but I had to share because it made me laugh. OK, I'm done being immature for the rest of this hour. Here are some other Tyler, Texas fireworks y'all posted on Instagram...

Are you ready to celebrate our nation's independence? The City of Tyler will host a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Lindsey Park.

Fireworks are just as much part of the July 4th celebration is as hot dogs, potato salad and a day at the pool!

East Texans will be celebrating the birth of our nation July 4th with cookouts, pool parties, friends, family and fireworks! There will be plenty of events around East Texas to keep families entertained for hours, from live music to fireworks, it's all here in beautiful East Texas!

What's there to do on Memorial Day? More like what's there not to do!?

Thanks to the passing of a state law, Memorial Day weekend could be filled with "ohhh's" and "ahhh's".

March 2 is the celebration of Texas' independence from Mexico in 1836 and this year in Smith County, you can light up the sky to celebrate. Provided there is no burn ban at the same time.