Our area has lots of 4th of July concerts, carnivals and fireworks shows to take in this Independence Day!
Here's a list:
BEAUMONT
5 p.m. at Riverfront Park located at 805 Main St. free events. 5 p.m. Flava Band and Still Cruisin' -- 8 p.m. Symphony of Southeast Texas at Julie Rogers Theatre - 9 p.m. fireworks. More info www.discoverbeaumont.com
4th of July celebration at the Burkeville Fire Hall located on CR 2095 starting at 4 p.m. - Free burgers and hot dogs, jump houses, water slides for kids. Fireworks show at 9 p.m.
NEDERLAND
Sixth annual Fourth of July fireworks held at Doornbos Park located at 2301 Avenue H in Nederland. Event starts at 6 p.m. July 4. Fireworks around 9:15 p.m.
ORANGE
Free fireworks and concert hosted by the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau. 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 at Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion located at 601 W. Division. More information 409-883-1011.
PORT ARTHUR
Fourth of July at Lamar State College Port Arthur with the City of Port Arthur and Motiva Enterprises. Free family event starts at 7 p.m. inside the Carl Parker Multipurpose Center, located at 1800 Lakeshore Drive in Port Arthur. Activities for kids and adults, live entertainment and much more including free ice cream provided by Motiva. Fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. just outside on the seawall. Free parking.
PORT NECHES
4th of July Concert at Riverfront Park. Free admission. Local bands Harrison Swift and Britt Godwin. Also Kyle Frey of Opeluses, La. More info Gary Brewton 409-504-3634.