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Missouri City

Independence Day Festival Saturday, July 3rd 4 - 9:30 pm HCC Southwest College Missouri City Campus 1600 Texas Parkway

Missouri City’s patriotic tradition offers plenty of fun and excitement for the whole family. Attendees can enjoy a variety of free entertainment, live music and tasty treats from local vendors. Bring a lawn chair and find a spot in the grass to sit back, relax and enjoy a fantastic show. Headlining the evening of musical entertainment is C&C Music Factory and TAG TEAM. With hits like “Gonna Make You Sweat” (Everybody Dance Now) and “Whoomp! There It Is,” attendees will be warmed up for the grand fireworks finale. Regional favorite Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws will join the show along with Texas Flood for a tribute to the legends of the blues.

For more information, call 281-403-8637 or email julia.thompson@missouricitytx. gov.

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Sugar Land

Red, White and Boom Celebration Sunday, July 4th 7 - 10 pm The Crown Festival Park 18355 Southwest Freeway

Enjoy an evening full of patriotic family fun with activities for all ages. Entertainment and activities will include photo opportunities, vendor booths and a main stage area featuring a variety of local talent. A large variety of food and drink options will be available at concession areas. The event will conclude with fireworks lighting the night skies over Sugar Land at approximately 9 pm.

Red, White and Boom is free and open to the public. No tickets will be required, but attendees will be limited so arrive early to secure onsite spaces. Gates will open at 6 pm. Once all parking is full, access to the event will be closed. An alternate viewing method for the fireworks will be made available via livestream on the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation facebook page at www.facebook.com/SugarLandParks.

Due to limited onsite parking, those attending are encouraged to take the shuttle to avoid traffic delays. Shuttle services are only available at University of Houston-Sugar Land located at 14000 University Blvd. Ride-sharing and taxis may be utilized to access University of HoustonSugar Land, where the free shuttle will run to and from Crown Festival Park. All shuttle traffic will halt for the launching of fireworks from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

For more information, contact 281-275-2900 or visit www. sugarlandtx.gov/RedWhiteandBoom.