July 4th in Johnson City

Schedule of Events 

Parade

Begins at 1o a.m. at LBJ High School. Path proceeds along Nugent Avenue, E. Pecan St., Avenue E., and E. Cypress St. 

Vendor Market

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., browse curated selections of patriotic & artisan goods and more downtown on the square. 

Family Friendly Activities

Visit Memorial Park for family friendly lawn games, a bounce house, crafts, and more.

Bar Crawl

Starting at 12 p.m., enjoy a bar crawl across Johnson City’s downtown. Go at your own pace. 

Foam Party

Cool off in the Texas summer heat with a family-friendly foam party. Starting at 7 p.m. in Memorial Park. 

Live Band and Street Dance

Bring your dancing boots and cap off the evening with a street dance featuring live music and fun. 

Fireworks Show

Fireworks will start at dark. Best viewing is downtown – from the square to Memorial Park.

SPARKle, Sip and Savor July 4th in Johnson City 

This Independence Day weekend, Johnson City is going to shine! Plan to spend your weekend here – get a short-term rental, taste some local flavors, watch our fireworks show, and dance under the stars. 

In addition to the classic Americana events scheduled by the city, our local wineries, restaurants and retailers are also offering special events and offers to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. 

America turns 250. Johnson City Throws The party.

America’s hitting a big milestone this year, and Johnson City’s marking it the way we mark everything: with good music, good food, and the kind of small town charm you can’t fake. From the parade downtown to dancing under the stars at the Courthouse Square, this Fourth of July weekend has a little something for everyone. Check out what’s happening below and start planning your celebration.

Spend the Weekend in Johnson City

Looking for a place to stay in Johnson City? Find enchanting options that fit perfectly with the wildflower theme and that are just a stone’s throw from downtown for easy walking and exploration.

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We came for the fireworks.

We stayed for the kind of welcome you don’t expect from strangers.