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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- For America's 250th birthday, H-Town celebrated like never before!

Thousands of Houstonians watched the sky over Eleanor Tinsley Park for Houston's big fireworks celebration, Freedom Over Texas.

Those celebrating at home got to enjoy 24 hours of ABC13 special programming with "Disney Celebrates America."

Coverage from Friday evening to Saturday night featured non-stop parades, parties, and pictures of America's natural beauty.

READ MORE: Disney Celebrates America: What to expect on July 3 and 4 as ABC marks America's 250th anniversary

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Jul 05, 2026, 12:12 AM GMT

US Air Force Parachute Team flies into Freedom Over Texas

As Freedom Over Texas was moments away from the curtain rising, a member of the US Air Force Parachute Team descended over the gathering in style!
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ByBob Slovak KTRK logo
Jul 04, 2026, 11:11 PM GMT

Freedom Over Texas to feature the Lone Star State's largest fireworks display

The cherry on top of Freedom Over Texas will be a 20-minute pyrotechnic display organizers say you won't want to miss.
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ByBob Slovak KTRK logo
Jul 04, 2026, 9:50 PM GMT

Gates open at Eleanor Tinsley Park for Freedom Over Texas

As the gates open for Freedom Over Texas at Eleanor Tinsley Park, ABC13's Bob Slovak talks about the festivities underway.

As the gates open for Freedom Over Texas at Eleanor Tinsley Park, ABC13's Bob Slovak talks about the festivities underway.
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ByCharly Edsitty ABCNews logo
Jul 04, 2026, 9:05 PM GMT

Looking at the history of the First Americans as the country celebrates its 250th birthday

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, members of the country's Indigenous communities explain what the holiday means for them.

ABC13's Charly Edsitty traveled to her community, the Navajo Nation, and the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota to talk with tribal members about the history of the First Americans and what it means to be Indigenous in 2026.

Charly also shares her own family history and reflects on the legacy of her late grandmother.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, members of the country's Indigenous communities explain what the holiday means for them.
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