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Fourth Of July Events Around College Station

Caitlin "Cait" Shields '11 June 18, 2018 10:27 AM updated: June 26, 2018 9:20 AM

The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra performs during College Station's "I Love America" Fourth of July Celebration. Photo courtesy Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra via The Eagle.
The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra performs during College Station's "I Love America" Fourth of July Celebration. Photo courtesy Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra via The Eagle.

The summer night sky will again be alight with dazzling fireworks as residents of the Brazos Valley celebrate the Fourth of July. Here's a roundup of some community events:

The College Station Noon Lions Club is again holding its "I Love America" Fourth of July Celebration at the Bush Presidential Library Center at Texas A&M.

The full slate of events is set to run on July 4th from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., where the day will culminate with a fireworks show.

The presidential library will be open with free admission from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Evening events begin with concessions, including snow cones, Slovacek's Sausage, free watermelon and more, open at 5:30 p.m. Live entertainment and the Kids' Zone, with games and bounce houses, begin at 6 p.m. The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra will also perform at 8:45 p.m.

Free parking is available at Fan Field, the gravel parking lot on Research Parkway on the Texas A&M University campus. Handicapped parking is available in Lot 41 in front of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum entrance. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Pets and glass containers are not permitted.

The Association of Former Students, the Texas A&M Foundation, the 12th Man Foundation and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation are supporting the event this year. 

For more information, click here

The Stella Hotel will hold an inaugural July 4th Pool Party and barbecue. A DJ will play at the pool from noon to 6:30 p.m., with food and drinks available for purchase. Bounce houses and face painting are also on tap, before a performance by Jordan Nix Band and all-you-can-eat barbecue form 7-9:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to stay to watch the fireworks over the Bush Library from The Stella. For tickets, click here.

The Brazos Heritage Society will hold its Community 4th of July in Heritage Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The free event features live music, a flag raising and tribute and a children's parade. To participate in the children's parade you can decorate your bike, scooter, wagon, stroller, dog (on a leash, please), or just yourself and join the parade leader for a flag-waving procession around the park. There will also be exhibitor booths featuring local non-profit organizations. Free watermelon and other concessions will be available for purchase. For information, click here

Sno Monkey in downtown Bryan will hold "R&M 4th of July on the 7th" from 3-11 p.m. on July 7. Provided by R&M Fireworks, it features a "live band [...] lots of food trucks and fireworks in your face." For information, click here

The Brazos County District No. 2 VFD will hold its annual fireworks show and fundraiser from 3-9 p.m. on July 4 at the Kurten Community Center. The family-friendly event is the primary fundraiser for the VFD. Events include children's games, a raffle, barbecue, hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as a fireworks show to top it all off. For information, click here

The Brazos County VFW Post 4692 will hold its annual "4th of July Celebration" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4. Hamburger and hot dog plates will be for sale; vendors will be setup and the Auxiliary will have a cake wheel. The monthly Turkey Shoot will be held this day. For information, click here

Do you know of other events happening around the Brazos Valley this July 4th? Let us know by commenting below. 

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