CITGO Freedom Over Texas – Fourth of July Celebration

This year Houstonians will celebrate more than three decades of July 4th music and fireworks on Buffalo Bayou. The city’s signature Independence Day tribute - CITGO Freedom Over Texas – returns with NEW live music acts and spectacular fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 4-10 p.m. Cupid, known for popular song “Cupid Shuffle” will open the CITGO Main Stage starting at 4:30 p.m., followed by special guest, the Mavericks, before chart-topping country music star Chris Young headlines at 8 p.m.

The grand finale of the evening will be the Texas-sized stunning fireworks show once again provided by CITGO – the title sponsor of the event.

Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by the Associated Press, Chris Young will break from his sold-out “Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour” to treat Houston to a hit-packed set that highlights his 10 chart-toppers — including back-to-back No. 1s - “Losing Sleep,” “Sober Saturday Night,” “Think of You,” and “I’m Comin’ Over.”  

Local and regional favorites will be featured on stages throughout the site including Austin-based musician, Jackie Venson, Texan Latin fusion group - Bamuaya Band and local country singer-songwriter, Will Carter. The Ernest Walker Band will also be performing with The Houston Allstars including BB King’s Former Music Director James “Boogaloo” Bolden, Mary Griffin, Vincent Powell (America Idol), Chris Walker, Kyle Turner, Werner Richmond, J. Xavier and friends.

The Walmart All-American Kids Zone will feature local performances by Carver High School, Truly Enchanted and Let Them Drum. There will also be Superhero performances, Storybook performances and an Aerialist show – something for every age.

This year’s festivities at Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks on Buffalo Bayou (along Allen Parkway) include the Walmart All-American Kids Zone, a children’s entertainment area with a stage featuring entertainment for young and old, alike; the Bud Light Bayou Beer Garden featuring a fun in the sun good time; the Dr Pepper Zone, featuring Houston professional sport team set-ups, live music and food; Liberty Park featuring US Family Health Plan’s Symbols of Freedom, the Wells Fargo Stage, and a salute to all 5 branches of the military; and; ending the evening with an exciting fireworks finale sponsored by CITGO.