Posted on Jun 29, 2015 in
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Pack up the kids, don the red, white and blue shirts and celebrate America’s birthday in Fort Bend! If you are looking for the perfect way to celebrate the fourth of July, there’s no need for a road trip. The Cities of Sugar Land, Missouri City and Stafford each host family-friendly events so grab a hot dog, wave the flag and enjoy the fireworks!
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A spectacular fireworks display at the Constellation Field.
Sugar Land
Star Spangled Spectacular at Constellation Field
Saturday, July 4th• 7 to 10 pm
Sugar Land Skeeters’ mascot Swatson greeting guests at last year’s July 4th event. Photos by Randy Kozlovsky.
Come out and celebrate America’s birthday during Sugar Land’s Star Spangled Spectacular at Constellation Field on Saturday, July 4th. Join Swatson and Moe with a Skeeter’s Apple Pie Out in the outfield, and enjoy a variety of entertainment with a patriotic fireworks finale. The whole family can participate in the various children’s games and activities planned throughout the night.
Due to the stadium’s fire code capacity, all attendees will be required to present a ticket to gain entrance to the event. Free tickets are available. For ticket information, contact the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department at 281-275-2885 or visit www.sugarlandtx.gov.
Constellation Field
1 Stadium Drive • Sugar Land, TX 77498
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An amazing fireworks show is the climax of the event.
Missouri City
Enjoy American food from food trucks and local vendors.
4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4th • 6 to 9 pm
Missouri City’s patriotic tradition offers plenty of fun and excitement for the whole family! Enjoy free activities for children including rides, moonwalks, human hamster balls, a video gaming station and face painting. Food will be available for purchase from the finest food trucks and local vendors. At 9:15 pm, the fireworks show will begin.
Stadium seating will be available at Thurgood Marshall High School. Call 281-403-8644 for more information.
Buffalo Run Park
1122 Buffalo Run Boulevard • Missouri City, TX 77489
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Stafford
City of Stafford:
2015 Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 3rd • 7 to 11:30 pm
This City of Stafford event includes a parade, food vendors, game booths, a free carnival and a hay ride for children of all ages. The parade begins at 7 pm, and the event features a dance with live music from 8 to 11:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Call 281-208-6900 for more information.
Stafford Centre
10505 Cash Road
Stafford, TX 77477
Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra musicians Marilyn Conger, Coleman Locke and Aimee Norris.
Freedom Rings 4th of July Concert 2015
Saturday, July 4th
7 pm
Fireworks, family and the music of America’s heritage all add up to a rousing 4th of July celebration! The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of the official City of Stafford July 4th celebration at the Stafford Centre. Just before the fireworks light up the sky at 9 pm, the symphony will light up the evening with a patriotic showcase of American composers.
The program includes other American standards such as You’re a Grand Ole Flag, Strike Up the Band, Stars and Stripes Forever and American Fantasia. It’s not Independence Day without patriotic marching songs, and the symphony will perform Liberty Bell March, Colonel Bogey March and Raiders March. On this night of celebrating freedom, soloist Britany Lovett will dazzle the audience with The Star Spangled Banner, accompanied by the symphony. The concert is free of charge. Call 281-208-6900 for more information.
Stafford Centre
10505 Cash Road • Stafford, TX 77477
