Special family-friendly events will be held all weekend at the Port Isabel Lighthouse and the Port Isabel Historical Museum. There will be fireworks, movies, art activities and more.
Read more: Port Isabel celebrates America's 250th with activities all weekend
Join the Valley Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet for an evening of patriotic spirit, community, and live music at beautiful Quinta Mazatlán.
Read more: An evening of patriotic music awaits at Quinta Mazatlan
KINGSVILLE – The COmmunity is invited to attend the second annual Independence Day Celebration to be held in Kingsville, TX on Saturday July 4th, 2026 celebrating America’s 250th and Kingsville 122nd birthdays.
Read more: Kleberg County to hold second Annual Independence Day Celebration in Kingsville
Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with a family-friendly afternoon of history, community, and patriotic fun on Saturday, July 4, 2026, immediately following the Fredericksburg Fourth of July Parade.
Read more: 4th of July Celebration at the National Museum of the Pacific War
MISSION, Texas — The City of Mission is inviting residents and visitors from across the Rio Grande Valley to join in a patriotic celebration as America marks its historic 250th birthday.
The City of McAllen is inviting the community to participate in the 98th Annual Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B Helping Here on Saturday, July 4, 2026 with an early morning 4K race, a patriotic program, immediately followed by the Main Street Parade and then Freedom Festival, a family-friendly festival held at Archer Park. Music, food, and games will be highlights of the events. The event will conclude with the H-E-B Concert in the Sky Fireworks Extravaganza.
Read more: McAllen invites community to celebrate Independence Day
EDINBURG - To make cultural experiences and creative opportunities more accessible to the community, the City of Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center is excited to announce new extended hours. Beginning Monday, June 1, the ACE Center will now be able to welcome the public to the facility Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Read more: City of Edinburg ACE Center announces extended hours
In just a few days, La Cancha Watch Party: McAllen Welcomes the World kicks off at Oval Park, transforming the convention center grounds into a high-energy, family-friendly festival space. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, friends, and pets and get ready to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ like never before on a giant viewing screen surrounded by food trucks, an artisan market, local vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances, and fun for all ages.
Read more: Experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement with six free community watch parties
