Local Fireworks Displays and events:
Bellville:
Fireworks
Location: Austin County Fairgrounds
Time: 9:15
Details:
Bring your friends, family, and a chair to enjoy an amazing Fireworks Show right here in Bellville!
Bonus:
Snowstorm Shaved Ice will be on site to help keep you cool!
Wallis:
Wallis Celebrates Americaโs Independence
Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM โ 10:00 PM
Location: Mynarik Park, 6340 Highway 60, Wallis, Texas
Entry: Free
Bonus:
Live music by The Emotions
Food Trucks
Live Music
Face Painting
Vendors
Dunking Booth
50/50 Raffle
Mechanical Bull
Fireworks Show
And much more!
Childrenโs Wristbands:
$10 each
Covers Petting Zoo, Rock Climbing Wall, Carnival Rides, and most childrenโs activities
Wristbands can be purchased at the event
More Info: Call 979-478-6712
Sealy
Christian City Fellowship
Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM โ 9:00 PM
Location: Christian City Fellowship
Bonus:
Inflatables
Live Music
Food Trucks
Fireworks: At Sundown
Kenny
4th of July Independence Day BBQ Celebration
Location: Kenney Hall, Kenney, Texas
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
10:30 a.m. cakewalk, followed by a silent auction and raffle prizes.
12:30 live auction
Serving time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Menu: BBQ beef, pork, and mutton.
Plates to go: starting at 11:00 a.m.
Pricing:
Adults: $18.00
Children age 6 and under: $8.00
Meat by the pound available at 11:00 a.m.
Refreshments will be available throughout the event.
Music provided by DJ Sandman.
Fireworks and the Fourth of July have gone hand in hand for generations, painting the night sky in celebration of America’s independence. But how did this explosive tradition begin?
The use of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day dates all the way back to July 4, 1777โjust one year after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That first organized celebration took place in Philadelphia and featured a grand display of fireworks that began and ended with thirteen rockets, symbolizing the thirteen original colonies. The event was described in the Pennsylvania Evening Post, which reported on the “grand exhibition of fireworks” on the Commons.
This early celebration was more than just a spectacleโit was a statement of unity and pride in the new nation. Interestingly, the idea of marking the occasion with fireworks was encouraged by one of the Founding Fathers himself. John Adams, in a letter to his wife Abigail, envisioned that Independence Day would be commemorated with “pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.”
As the United States grew, so did the popularity of fireworks as a central part of Independence Day festivities. Throughout the 1800s, cities and towns across the country began organizing public displays, often accompanied by patriotic speeches, parades, and community gatherings.
By the mid-to-late 19th century, fireworks had become a firmly established tradition. They were seen not only as entertainment but also as a powerful symbol of freedom and celebration. Advances in pyrotechnics during the Industrial Revolution made fireworks more affordable and accessible, further embedding them into the cultural fabric of the holiday.
Today, fireworks are a defining feature of the Fourth of July. From massive city displays to backyard sparklers, these “illuminations” continue to fulfill John Adams’ early vision of a celebration that lights up the country in honor of its independence.
