CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — America's birthday is right around the corner and Corpus Christi is planning a big celebration.
The 47th 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.
The map below shows the best viewing areas of the firework display along Shoreline Boulevard and Ocean Drive.
Viewing will also be available aboard the USS Lexington with a paid reservation.
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.
Nueces Brewing Co. Fajita Cookoff
The Nueces Brewing Co. Fajita Cookoff is in its third year. Entry for teams is $75 each and 2 lbs of Prime Outside Skirt will be provided by Boarri Craft Butchery, as well as and a case of Nueces Brewing brew. There will be cash prizes for first, second and third place.
9 AM, NUECES BREWERY
Veterans Affairs' Patriotic Ceremony
The Mayor's Committee for Veterans Affairs for a ceremony. There will be a joint presentation of colors, music by the Veterans' Band of Corpus Christi and special recognitions.
9:30 AM, SHERRILL VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
The Mayor's Cup Regatta
Taking place at the south end of the Lawrence Street T-Head, 12 teams made up of the Corpus Christi Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Team, local boat owners and sailors will race in two-person teams.
10:30 AM, CORPUS CHRISTI YACHT CLUB
Coastal Comida Food Truck Festival
The Coastal Comida will feature 30 different bands, arts and crafts, face painting and a petting zoo, as well as a variety of food trucks
It runs July 4-6.
NOON, THE WATER'S EDGE PARK
Free Park and Ride Shuttle
If you want to avoid the traffic, just park at City Hall and take the free RTA shuttle to the events. The shuttle will drop attendees off on Water St. between John Sartain and Lomax. The shuttle starts rides at 11:30 a.m. and the last shuttle will run 30 minutes after the firework show has ended.
