GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (June 7, 2022) – Galveston Island is the place to be during the 4th of July. The island will host a parade and drone shows along the Gulf, plus fireworks over Offatts Bayou over the long weekend.
New this year are drone shows that will light up the sky. The drone shows will last about 12 minutes and will feature 200 drones flying in patriotic formations. Galveston is the only Gulf Coast destination choosing to feature environmentally friendly drone shows for the 4th of July. The shows will take place at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at 37th and Seawall Boulevard. In addition to watching the light displays, viewers can sync their phones to music provided by Houston’s KODA-FM 99.1 to enhance the experience.
Leading up to the shows is the annual Independence Day parade featuring a procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers. The parade will kick off on July 4 at 6 p.m. on Seawall Boulevard starting at 59th Street and continuing to 25th Street.
If you’re heading down to the island earlier in the weekend, take in Beats on the Beach at Moody Gardens Palm Beach on Saturday, July 2. The fun begins at 7 p.m. with a D.J. spinning fun, family-friendly music. The area is a great vantage point to watch a free fireworks display starting at 9:15 p.m. Moody Gardens will host Beats on the Beach and fireworks every Saturday through the summer season.
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 go to www.visitgalveston.com or call 1-888-GAL-ISLE