Independence Day 2017: Get Red, Hot,And Blue In The Woodlands

THE WOODLANDS, TX — The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department is inviting the community to celebrate America’s independence this July 4th at the 20th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza.

The festival starts early with the South County Fourth of July Parade that begins at 9 a.m. at the Woodlands United Methodist Church, and will include marching bands, clowns, fire engines, and floats.

As expected, there will be numerous road closures around and near the parade route.(Want to get daily updates about traffic news and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Houston Patch morning newsletter.)

The festival will include foot booths, live entertainment throughout the day and lots of family fun and various locations in The Woodlands from 6-10 p.m.

The festival’s fireworks extravaganza, which begins at 9:30 p.m, is the largest fireworks show in the history of the festival, according to the Woodlands Township webpage.

The fireworks extravaganza continues for nearly 20 minute, and with four fireworks launch points, the view will spectacular from almost anywhere.

Want to learn more about the festival or other events happening in the Woodlands on July 4th? Log onto the Woodlands Township events page.

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