Let Freedom Ring!

The City of Stafford’s
Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th • 7 pm

Fireworks, family and the music of America’s heritage all add up to two days of patriotic fun at the City of Stafford’s 41st Annual July 3rd and 4th Celebration. On Sunday, the Stafford Centre’s Festival Field hosts a parade, street dance, carnival rides, hayrides and food and game booths throughout the evening. Then on Monday, the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra presents Freedom Rings 2016, a concert with patriotic works and favorite tunes, followed by fireworks that all ages will love! Admission is free both days.

For more information, visit www.staffordtx.gov or call 281-261-3900.

Stafford Centre
10505 Cash Road
Stafford, TX 77477

Runners at the start of the 20th annual Freedom 5K.

First Colony Freedom 5K
Monday, July 4th
5:45 to 6:50 am –  Registration
7 am – 5K Start
7:45 am – Family and Youth Walk

Get the whole family out for a brisk walk or run to kick off the nation’s birthday! The First Colony Community Association’s annual patriotic race returns for its 21st consecutive year with a 5K Run and 1.5 mile, non-competitive walk. The 5K route begins on Lost Creek Boulevard and winds down shady Edgewater Boulevard. The last mile meanders through the Oyster Creek trail system, finishing in Lost Creek Park.

During the post-race party and awards ceremony beginning at 8:15 am, awards are presented to first, second and third place male and female 5K finishers in all age categories, as well as overall winners. Special keepsakes are awarded to all Family and Youth Walk participants. Best of all, proceeds directly benefit Fort Bend CORPS, a community revitalization effort for elderly, disabled and low-income residents who are unable to make essential home repairs.

To register and for packet pick-up information, visit www.firstcolony.org and click on Parks and Recreation or call 281-634-9555.

Lost Creek Park

3703 Lost Creek Boulevard
Sugar Land, TX  77479

Meadows Place resident Jenny Pless at the City’s annual 4th of July Parade. Tido and son Christopher Peralez.

City of Meadows Place 4th of July Parade
Monday, July 4th
10 am

Make plans to participate in the City of Meadows Place’s small town parade featuring  youth floats, bikes and tons of red, white and blue! The parade assembles in front of City Hall in the Sugar Grove Church of Christ east parking lot and then travels down Dorrance to Mulhoulland, left on Mulhoulland and left on Brighton to McGrath Park, where awards will be announced. This year’s parade marshal is Craig Hlavaty. There is also a yard decorating contest for homes along the route and throughout the neighborhood. Shaded viewing is available in McDonald Park between Meadow Trail and Pender Lane and the parking lot at 12001 Dorrance Lane.

St. Thomas Alumni Pipe Band and The Patriotic Brass Ensemble will provide music, and Swatson from the Skeeters will be there, along with floats from youth organizations, nearby businesses and resident entries, as well as fire trucks, police cars and ambulances all in tow. Approximately 40 Jeeps will join the parade, and afterwards, stick around for a Jeep stacking demonstration in the park, as well as freezy pops and water provided by Sugar Grove Church of Christ.

For more information, call 281-983-2935 or visit www.cityofmeadowsplace.org.

Eunice Reiter and Stacie Walker had a blast at last year’s celebration.

4th of July Celebration

Monday, July 4th
6 to 9 pm

Missouri City’s patriotic tradition offers plenty of fun for the whole family! Take advantage of free activities including rides,

Lindsay Valeri showed her patriotism at the 2015 Missouri City 4th of July Celebration.

moonwalks, a rock wall, face painting and more. Food will be also available for purchase from various food trucks and vendors. A fireworks show will begin at 9:15 pm to wrap up the evening. Stadium seating will be available at Thurgood Marshall High School.

Call 281-403-8637 or visit www.missouricitytx.gov for more information.

Buffalo Run Park
1122 Buffalo Run Boulevard
Missouri City, TX 77489