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Freedom Over Texas

Keith Urban to headline Freedom Over Texas July 4 celebration

  • Jun 11

Freedom Over Texas 2025 marks 1 year until 250th anniversary of U.S.

  • Jul 5, 2025

Ashley McBryde talks music, tattoos and Texas with ABC13

  • Jul 3, 2025

Freedom Over Texas taps star power in Lee Brice, Ashley McBryde

Lee Brice to headline Freedom Over Texas with guest Ashley McBryde

  • May 30, 2025

City leaders discuss safety measures for Shell Freedom Over Texas

  • Jul 3, 2024

Everything you need to know before Shell Freedom Over Texas

  • Jul 2, 2024

Shell Freedom Over Texas rocked downtown Houston

  • Jul 5, 2023

Latest Videos

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Freedom Over Texas draws record-breaking crowd, Mayor Whitmire praises Houston for successful July 4

  • Jul 6
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She said yes! Couple engaged during Freedom Over Texas

  • Jul 5
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US Air Force Parachute Team flies into Freedom Over Texas

  • Jul 5
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Gates open at Eleanor Tinsley Park for Freedom Over Texas

  • Jul 4
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Sam Houston Park turns into Futbol Park for fans to watch World Cup match before Freedom Over Texas

  • Jul 4
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City officials share update ahead of Freedom Over Texas at Eleanor Tinsley Park

  • Jul 4
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Preparations underway for massive fireworks display for Freedom Over Texas, organizers say

  • Jul 3
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City of Houston announces performers for 2026 Freedom Over Texas

  • May 4

Latest Stories

ABC13's 'Red, White and Wow' special offers sneak peek into July 4th Shell Freedom Over Texas

Hear from the stars taking the stage at this year's Shell Freedom Over Texas show as they give a sneak peek into what Houstonians can expect.

  • Jul 2, 2023

Chris Young to headline this summer's Shell Freedom Over Texas at Eleanor Tinsley Park

Bring your "Famous Friends!" Country music chart-topper Chris Young will take the main stage as the city rings in the Fourth of July. Here's what else to know about the marquee celebration.

  • Jun 28, 2023

32,000 strong rocked out at Shell Freedom Over Texas, no arrests, HPD says

At a time where it feels more difficult to feel safe while out in public, HPD told us that among the crowd of thousands, there were no arrests.

  • Jul 6, 2022

Blanco Brown, Sawyer Brown and Clay Walker highlighted Houston's July 4th celebration

Happy Independence Day! Houston's only fireworks show lit up the night this Fourth of July at Eleanor Tinsley Park.

  • Jul 5, 2022

Shell Freedom Over Texas is the only fireworks show in the City of Houston this 4th of July

Crews from Pennsylvania-based Pyrotecnico spent Sunday finalizing setups for Monday night's show, which is expected to have quite a bang.

  • Jul 4, 2022