You might be wondering where to spend this year's holiday in the Austin area. while Willie Nelson has moved his big party to New Jersey, there are still plenty of events scheduled in Central Texas this Independence Day.: The free 47th annual Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4 Concert & Fireworks Celebration will include a series of live performances, a symphony show and a fireworks display to finish up the night.
: From 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the Hill Country Galleria, located at 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Suite T-100 in Bee Cave: Live music starts at 4 p.m., with performances by Ruthie Craft, Pearl Z, The Saddle Sores, Lena Luca and Vallejo. Attendees can also expect fair rides, water games, complimentary face painting and a fireworks show.
: Starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The parade will be along Mays Street and Frontier Days will be held at Old Settlers Park, located at 3300 E. Palm Velley Blvd.: At 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Round Rock residents and visitors can head to the Annual Sertoma Independence Day Parade along Mays Street. Then at noon, the city will host Frontier Days at Old Settlers Park, with live performances, a pepper-eating contest, carnival rides, a fireworks show and more.: This free celebration will feature live performances by Tyler Braden, Harvest Thieves and Mayeux and Broussard, as well as local vendors, food trucks, a fireworks show and more.: This event will feature food trucks and vendors, inflatables and carnival rides, live music from Suede, a fireworks show and a screening of"The Lorax.
: Bike parade begins at 9 a.m. Festivities last from 4 to 10 p.m. at City Park, located at 204 San Antonio St.: The Downtown Bike Parade begins at 9 a.m. Festivities begin at City Park at 4 p.m, including food trucks, sand volleyball, a splash pad, rock climbing, axe throwing and bounce houses. Live music from Josh Abbott Band begins around 7:30 p.m. at the Buda Amphitheater Stage and a fireworks show is planned for 9:15 p.m.