Let Galveston’s sparkling Gulf waters and mellow beach town vibe be the backdrop for your Independence Day getaway. With a full lineup of special events and festivities surrounding the momentous occasion, vacationers need not look further than Galveston Island to celebrate this patriotic tradition.
On the evening of July 4, Galveston Island will celebrate its annual Independence Day parade featuring a procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers. The parade will kick off at 7:00 p.m. with a procession on Seawall Boulevard starting at 59th Street and continuing to 25th Street.
After the parade, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico at 9:15 p.m. near 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard. The fireworks show is sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees.
Spending time with the family at Stewart Beach? There are plenty of free activities to participate in all weekend long. Be sure to visit between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a free sandcastle building lesson Saturday, July 6 during the park’s Sandcastle Days. This free, family-friendly event series allows you to take sandcastle building lessons from the pros. Some equipment is provided but bringing a bucket and shovel is recommended. For details, visit www.galvestonbeachinfo.com/events.asp.
Park visitors can also take part in an interpretive beach tour hosted by Artist Boat’s Bucket Brigade Friday through Sunday. Learn all about the creatures and organisms inhabiting Galveston’s sargassum found onshore.
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About Galveston Island
Galveston Island is a historic beach town located on the Gulf of Mexico just 50 miles from Houston. The island is best known as a vacation destination, offering 32 miles of beaches, a variety of family attractions, Texas’ premier cruise port and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, including several National Historic Landmarks. Galveston Island is the birthplace of Juneteenth and home to popular amusements such as, Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, as well as a variety of museums and recreational activities from surfing to birding. For more information on Galveston Island visit www.visitgalveston.comor call 1-888-GAL-ISLE.