HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Whereas the nation nonetheless has a while earlier than it celebrates the 250th anniversary of the US of America in 2026, the Metropolis of Houston has revealed its official plans for the Fourth of July birthday bash generally known as Freedom Over Texas at Eleanor Tinsley Park this summer season.
As soon as once more, chart-topping nation stars are again to let freedom ring.
This 12 months, multi-platinum songwriter and artist Lee Brice will headline the primary stage. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and vocal powerhouse Ashley McBryde will be part of Brice because the opening act.
Each will carry some critical star energy on Independence Day.
Brice, who is thought for hits, together with “Considered one of Them Ladies,” “I Do not Dance,” and “Onerous to Love,” is not any stranger to taking part in sold-out reveals nationwide or amassing over 10 billion streams.
This a return to the Freedom Over Texas stage for Brice, who was the headliner in 2021.
McBryde, a Grand Ole Opry member and Grammy winner, has obtained widespread crucial approval for albums “Woman Going Nowhere” and “The Satan I Know.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome a number of the largest nation music entertainers to Houston. Lee Brice and Ashley McBryde will headline this 12 months’s Freedom Over Texas as we have fun our nation’s birthday and host a communitywide celebration,” mentioned Mayor John Whitmire. “This occasion is a cherished custom for a lot of Houston households, and 2025 brings new options that can make it extra thrilling, accessible, and unforgettable. It is going to have one thing for everybody, and I encourage Houstonians to affix us.”
ABC13 is proud to carry you the celebration because the official TV sponsor of Freedom Over Texas.
In line with metropolis officers, this 12 months’s festivities will deal with creating extra accessibility to all.
You will additionally need to maintain off on carrying an excessive amount of money as a lot of the website will go cashless.
And a giant finale remains to be on faucet. Simply as in earlier years, a blinding fireworks show will shut out the festivities after the stay performances.
Together with the stay music and pyrotechnics, the occasion will nonetheless characteristic a sturdy lineup of actions at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou alongside Allen Parkway:
Bud Gentle Bayou Bash – Take pleasure in a enjoyable within the solar good time within the tropical beer backyard, plus Bud Gentle Bayou Bash seaside space with an ideal view of the primary stage and spectacular fireworks finale.
Dr Pepper Taste Zone – Cease by the Dr Pepper Parlor for floats and rise up shut and private with all of Houston’s skilled sports activities groups. The Dr Pepper Stage will characteristic stay music and dancing.
Pink, White & Play Youngsters Zone – Take a look at new free video games, plus face portray and interactive academic actions on this zone. And do not forget your dance strikes! DJ London shall be spinning to maintain the vitality going whereas Houston’s personal G.W. Carver Excessive Faculty’s Dance Staff will deal with festivalgoers to performances all through the day. This space has actions for all ages, for toddlers and past.
Liberty Park – Honor all 5 branches of the navy and first responders with a salute, from the “Symbols of Freedom” to an abundance of navy autos equivalent to tanks and different belongings from previous navy conflicts. Be sure to’re digital camera prepared for picture alternatives with navy belongings, plus sales space actions.
Easy methods to purchase tickets
Admission is $10 per individual, and kids 5 years outdated and underneath are free. Tickets can be found on-line via the Freedom Over Texas web page and on the gates on the day of the occasion.
Parking
Parking is out there for a price on the Interest Heart for the Performing Arts parking storage situated at 800 Bagby Avenue in downtown Houston. Enter the storage on Rusk between Houston Avenue and Bagby Avenue.
Extra occasion parking can be obtainable within the Theater District Parking Garages with entry on Rusk between Bagby and Smith Streets.
Highway closures
Plan forward when you’re trying to go to Freedom Over Texas. There are street closures not simply the day of, however main as much as and after the celebration.
EVENT STREET CLOSURES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 7:00 A.M. – SATUEDAY, JULY 5, 5:00 A.M.
Allen Parkway north and southbound exit ramps from I-45 (South and North Freeways)
Allen Parkway outbound at Bagby
Allen Parkway inbound at Taft
o (No entry to I-45 S/Heiner/Crosby till 5:00 P.M. on SATURDAY, JULY 5)
Sabine Avenue at Memorial Drive & on the Bridge
Sabine Avenue at Bridge, blocking south certain site visitors to Allen Parkway
Gillette Avenue (mid-block) by Federal constructing (after condominium entrance)
Walker & Sabine entry blocked to Allen Parkway and Sabine Avenue.
o I-45 North on-ramp and the loop to McKinney stays open
Crosby Avenue at W. Dallas Avenue
Heiner Avenue at W. Dallas Avenue
FRIDAY, JULY 4, 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Bagby northbound at Dallas
Lamar between Smith and Bagby
Brazos St. at Dallas
FRIDAY, JULY 4, 3:00 P.M – 11:00 P.M
Bagby southbound at Rusk
FRIDAY , JULY 4, 5:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Sawyer Avenue at Washington Avenue
Allen Parkway inbound at Waugh
Allen Parkway Service Highway at Montrose Boulevard (entry to residents always)
Memorial Drive inbound at Waugh Drive
Memorial Drive outbound at Bagby
FRIDAY, JULY 4, 9:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. (Fireworks Show)
Sabine Avenue between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive
The Buffalo Bayou Waterway shall be closed on FRIDAY, JULY 4, from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. between the Capitol Avenue Bridge and Montrose Boulevard / Studemont Avenue.
You too can view the closures right here.
About Freedom Over Texas
Freedom Over Texas has change into Houston’s annual signature July 4th celebration, with a mean of fifty,000 folks in attendance. ABC13 is the unique tv associate and can offer you a front-row seat to all of the motion. Festivities will happen at Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks on Buffalo Bayou alongside Allen Parkway.
The occasion additionally donates a proportion of meals and beverage gross sales to the Houston Meals Financial institution.
Study extra: Houston Mayor John Whitmire and metropolis officers lay out occasion and security plans
The Metropolis of Houston introduced its plans for Freedom Over Texas, which can embrace stay performances from Lee Brice and Ashley McBryde.
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