CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you're looking to celebrate Independence Day with a big firework show, several areas in the Coastal Bend will be lighting up the sky.
Mathis Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest in Mathis kicks off this weekend! Friday, the annual Fourth of July Parade will start at 7 p.m. Road closures begin Friday at noon.
On Saturday morning, there will be a 5K Walk-Run that will start at City Hall. Then, Saturday night will be a huge celebration with live music and a firework show.
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Rockport's Wendell Family Fireworks show
On July 4, the Wendell Family Annual Firework Show will light up the sky.
This show is a tradition started by the late Jerry and Jan Wendell back in 1965.
The Wendell family keeps the tradition going every year. This year, the show will start at 9 p.m. at Rockport Beach.
Aransas Pass Independence Day Celebration
On Saturday, July 1, Aransas Pass residents can enjoy a show starting at 9:15 p.m. at the Conn Brown Harbor. There will be front seat viewing from the flatlands across the Dale Miller Bridge if you don't make it to the harbor.
If you can carpool, that may be best, as parking will be limited.
Beeville Main Street’s 2nd Annual Star Spangled Salute to America
There will be a whole days worth of fun to enjoy Saturday, July 1 in Beeville! The event is free and will be held at Veterans Memorial Park.
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NAS Kingsville Fireworks Show
NAS Kingsville will host their Firework Show and Concert on July 3 starting at 6 p.m. Base access is required for some of the events.
Ingleside Kiewitt Fireworks Show
Kiewitt Offshore Services is once again holding a big firework show for the Ingleside community.
The show will be Sunday, July 2 at 9 p.m. There will be a designated parking area for residents. The yard will only be open to employees.
Island Blast Fireworks Display- Padre Island
The 10th annual Island Blast Firework Display will begin at dusk on July 4 on Padre Island.
For information on where you can see the show and park your boat, click here.
Corpus Christi's Mayor's Big Bang Celebration
The 46th Annual Big Bang Fourth of July Firework Show, by presenting sponsor H-E-B, is set for 9:30 p.m. on July 4 along the Corpus Christi Bayfront.
Leading up to the big show, family-friendly activities will take place at The Water's Edge, along with a patriotic ceremony at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park.