Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of Canyon Lake residents, businesses and organizations, VFW Post 8800’s 34th Annual 4th of July parade will roll through Startzville after all, starting at 10 a.m. Friday, July 4.
The beleaguered parade was initially canceled after VFW Quartermaster Tessa Teel, its organizer, resigned due to a medical crisis in May.
This year’s parade includes all of the customary holiday fanfare, including a flyover and lots of floats, trucks, jeeps and cars.
“The Independence Day Parade, organized by the VFW 8800, is shaping up to be a fabulous parade,” said Pct. 1 Comal County Commissioner Doug Leecock, who represents the south side of Canyon Lake. “Thank you to all those community members who came forward to volunteer their time, talents, and donations to plan, organize and provide for this memorable community event.”
Grand marshal is retired Comal County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddy Luna, who lost his right arm in 2020 after he was shot while trying to serve a warrant in Spring Branch.
Canyon Lake resident Tripp Marsalis will announce participants as they parade down FM 2673, which closes until 11:30 a.m.
The procession begins on the west side of Startzville and ends on Old Sattler Road near the Tiger Stop Convenience Store.
Turkey Cove Fireworks
Planning to be out on the lake? The Lodge at Turkey Cove, 2386 Colleen Dr. (near Canyon Lake Boat Ramp #2) hosts an annual fireworks display — but tickets sell out quickly. Access to the lodge is limited to family, guests of the hotel and close friends.
Fireworks begin at dusk.
The best place to view Friday’s fireworks is from a lawn chair or a boat.
Cowboys for Jesus 4th of July Celebration
Features live music, fun games, bull roast (beef sandwiches) and fireworks. Celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The event is free and open to the public.
“If food, music, fun and gun powder don’t sum up America, I don’t know what does,” the church posted on Facebook. “Yeehaw!”
The church is located at 8400 FM 32 in Fischer.
Burgers and Hot Dogs at VFW Post 8573
The VFW in Sattler, 16425 River Road, Canyon Lake, plans a special ceremony starting at noon on Friday, July 4. Enjoy burgers and hot dogs afterward.
Hill Country Fun Fest at Jumbo Evans Sports Park
This event runs from 5-10 p.m. Thursday, July 3 at 101 Jumbo Evans Blvd., Spring Branch, and features a fireworks display, live music by Brackish/Wes Nickson, kids’ activities, and food-and-drink booths. Admission is $20 per car.
Sponsored by the Spring Branch Tennis Association.
Sophienburg Museum July 4 Patriotic Parade and Program
Celebrate America’s birthday in downtown New Braunfels with an old-fashioned, small-town parade followed by a short patriotic musical program featuring the New Braunfels Community Band at Main Plaza.
Parade starts at 9:15 a.m. Friday, July 4. The route runs from Castell Avenue and Bridge Street, over to San Antonio Street, and around the plaza before disbanding at the intersection of Seguin Avenue and Zink Street.
Main Plaza and surrounding streets will close from 8-11:30 a.m.
City of New Braunfels 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
Festivites kick off at 6 p.m. at the Landa Park Dance Slab with the final Live@Landa concert of the season.
The RE/MAX Skydiving Team lands on the golf course before fireworks.
Fireworks will light up the skies over Landa Park, 164 Landa Park Dr., starting around 9:15 pm. The show is sponsored by H-E-B.
Fireworks can be seen all over the park, including Landa Park Golf Course and the Fredericksburg Baseball Fields. Golf course seating opens at 6 p.m., but putting greens are off-limits.
Fireworks also can be seen in several other places around the city, including Fischer Park, 1935 Hilltop Summit Rd.
Expect big crowds. KGNB AM 1420/103.1 FM will broadcast patriotic music synced to the fireworks.
4th of July 2025 Parade and Celebration
The City of Garden Ridge kicks off the July 4 celebration with a 10 a.m. parade that winds through the city until noon. A celebration follows at Paul Davis Park, 20685 Grass Creek Rd. The fun includes hamburgers and hot dogs, ice cream, popcorn, a car show, a water slide, a splash pad for toddlers, a train ride, face painting, and music.
A flag-raising ceremony is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
