How to Enjoy the 4th of July in Houston

Check out what's in store for you on the 4th!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sunscreen
• water
• tickets for attractions
• $ for the events

1. Check out the cruise from the Star Fleet Marina. Cruise time is from: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Experience the magic of the Kemah Boardwalk Fireworks from the deck of a Star Fleet Entertainment Yacht. $39 per adult Fireworks Cruise. $69 per adult, $39 for children under 12 (Plus 18% Service Charge and 8.25% Sales Tax). Aboard a Star Fleet Yacht. For more information: http://www.starfleetyachts.com/public/july-4-cruise.htm

2. 

   This annual celebration is great! CHEVY'S FREEDOM OVER TEXAS WITH FIREWORKS PRESENTED BY SHELL FEATURES COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATIONS SARA EVANS, MIRANDA LAMBERT & JO DEE MESSINA!!! Mayor Bill White Invites Texas to Houston's Star-Spangled Fourth of July Celebration with America's Largest Land-Based Fireworks Show and a Schedule Filled with Family Activities
   Date: Friday, July 4, 2008
   Time: 4pm-10pm Location: Eleanor Tinsley Park @ Buffalo Bayou ... just west of downtown along Allen Parkway

3. Go to the beach, pack up, leave early and enjoy the hot summer sun down on Galveston!

4. Don't forget the parades. Check your local area Chamber of Commerce for more information. Many local parades take place on the 4th. ENJOY!

5. 

   FOR THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER! Throw a pool party. If you have a pool, they will come! Buy some snack food, let family pitch in and bring food or drinks. Check out a party store or dollar store for great Red, White and Blue decorations and have a great time staying at home. Houston is very hot in the summer, go soak.

6. 
   HOUSTON CITY PASS!

   Get a City Pass and have fun exploring Houston. Tickets cover these attractions: Space Center Houston (NASA), the Downtown Aquarium, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and Houston Zoo. Two Option tickets encourage you to customize your getaway. One Option Ticket gets you inside either The Health Museum OR George Ranch Historical Park. The second Option Ticket can be used for either Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, or The Children’s Museum of Houston. Ticket booklets are valid for nine leisurely days from day of first use. $24.00 for kids, $34.00 for adults. Now that is a deal!

7. 

   DON'T FORGET THE FIREWORKS!!! There are fireworks all over town. Here is just one option. The July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza at Sam Houston Race Park, located at 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, call or go online for more information.
   281.807.8760
   http://www.shrp.com

Tips & Warnings

• Shop for event tickets. If you are looking for several things to do over the long weekend. There are city tickets where you pay a set price for a number of outings.
• For all outdoor activities, use sunscreen and reapply, drink lots of water and stay in the shade. Have fun and be safe all at one time!
• Be safe and have a designated driver.

Resources

• This image in its original context on the page: www.flickr.com/photos/kt/1131905/

[jull14]

on 6/29/2009 Excellent article, thanks for sharing with us

[Pixie1976]

on 7/7/2008 We just came back from Houston, Galveston for the 4th. Yes, it is a great place to celebrate.