Your Guide To Independence Day Fireworks In East Texas

(Mix 93-1)  The fireworks stands are open, and soon East Texans will be lighting up the nighttime sky with fireworks.

The 4th of July is coming up rather quickly, and this year we'll be celebrating the 249th anniversary of our great nation.

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We'll gather with family and friends to celebrate at the pool, at the lake, in our backyards, or just in our homes. The grills will be loaded down with hot dogs, burgers, and steaks, and we'll be patiently waiting for it to get dark for the main event.

Whether we set off our fireworks or spread a blanket out and watch one of the professional shows, hundreds of fireworks will be exploding over our heads and lighting up the East Texas sky.

Fireworks Safety Tips for Your Backyard Show

Now, if you're planning on creating your own fireworks show, please be safe doing it. Make sure you have water to put out any potential fires, do not allow children to light fireworks, and never hold them in your hand.

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Also, remember that this is the time of year when your dog may wonder what's causing all the loud booms, and they might get scared, try to jump the fence, and run away if they're outside. Check out these tips to make them feel safe.

Things to Bring to Your Fireworks Viewing Spot

When you're headed out to check out a fireworks show, you'll want to make sure you bring along some water, snacks, a blanket to spread out on the ground, and especially some mosquito and bug repellent!

If you're looking for one of the big professional shows put on by a local church or your city, here's where you can see them around East Texas. An admission fee may apply to attend some of these shows and events.

East Texas Fireworks Shows You Don’t Want to Miss

Canton

4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th beginning at 9:30a
First Monday Trade Days grounds
E Tyler St - Canton

Frankston

Rock The Lake & Fireworks Night
Saturday, July 5th @ 4p
Lake Palestine Resort
Ruby Ln - Frankston

Henderson

Freedom Festival
Friday, July 4th @ 5p
Lake Forest Park
State Hwy 64 - Henderson

Jefferson

Jefferson Salutes America
Friday, July 4th @ 6p
Otstott Park
N Vale St - Jefferson

Kilgore

Fourth of July Extravaganza
Friday, July 4th @ 6p
Kilgore City Park
Wood St - Kilgore

Lindale

Light The Night
Thursday, July 3rd @ 7p
Rose Heights Church - Lindale
FM 16 W - Lindale

Longview

Fireworks & Freedom Celebration
Friday, July 4th @ 6p
Longview Convention Complex
Grand Blvd - Longview

Lufkin

City of Lufkin - July 4th Celebration
Friday, July 4th beginning at 5p
Ellen Trout Zoo
Zoo Circle - Lufkin

Marshall

5th annual Freedom & Fireworks Festival
Thursday, July 3rd @ 6p
Bear Creek Smokehouse
State Hwy. 154 - Marshall

Mineola

Mineola 4th of July Fireworks Show & Celebration
Friday, July 4th @ 8p
Mineola Civic Center and RV Park
N Newsom St - Mineola

Nacogdoches

Freedom Fest
Friday, July 4th @ 5:30p
Festival Park
S Pecan St - Nacogdoches

Palestine

Independence Day Fireworks
Thursday, July 3rd @ 9:20p
A.M. Story Intermediate School
E Loop 256 - Palestine

Tyler

July 4th Celebration
Friday, July 4th beginning at 3p
Lindsey Park
Spur 364 - Tyler

Celebrate America

Thursday, July 3rd @ 6:20p
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
State Hwy. 110 S - Tyler

Lake Tyler Dam

Saturday, July 5th @ 9p
Lake Tyler Dam
Concessions Rd - Tyler

Hollytree Country Club

Friday, July 4th @ 9p
Hollytree lake and golf course

Cascades Country Club

Friday, July 4th @ 9p
Cascades golf course

Willow Brook Country Club

Friday, July 4th @ 9p
Willow Brook golf course

Whitehouse

Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 4th @ 8:45p
The Boulders At Lake Tyler
McElroy Rd - Whitehouse

If you know of any spectacular firework shows that are happening around East Texas that are left off of this list, please email the details or a link and we'll get them included in this list.