Celebrate Independence Day in Baytown!

Two days of FREE entertainment on JULY 3RD & JULY 4TH

Baytown July 3rd & July 4th Celebration

Thursday, July 3rd
6:00– 7:30 PM	The Coastliners
8:00 – 9:30 PM	John Conlee

Baytown July 4th Parade

Friday, July 4th at 5:30 PM
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 27th at 5:00 PM

The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present their annual July 4th Parade down Market Street and Lee Drive. Festive floats, military vehicles, classic cars, and local dance and cheer groups, and school bands will display their patriotism while decorated in red, white and blue! The Parade will kick-off the July 4th Celebration this year beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Parade Award Categories

Awards will be given for each category. Awards will be available for pick-up the following Monday of the parade. Results will also be submitted to media outlets for printing.

Best Antique / Classic Car – Pre-1949
Best Antique / Classic Car – 1950 - 1970
Best Decorated Float
Best Decorated Horse
Best Decorated Vehicle
Best Fire Truck
Best Low Rider
Best Military Vehicle – WWII Era
Best Military Vehicle – Vietnam Era
Best Military Vehicle – Korean Era
Best Miniature Vehicle
Best Motorcycle
Best Walking / Marching Group
Parade Coordinator Trophy

Event Information

Where:

Bicentennial Park (Market Street / Lee Drive) in Baytown. Easily accessible from State Highway 146, Texas Avenue exit, and from Interstate 10, Spur 330 exit. Ample parking is available at Lee College and other nearby facilities.

Cost:

Free Admission

Additional Information:

* Tons of food booths selling tasty treats and appetizing creations throughout the day.

* Arts & craft enthusiasts and local businesses will be on hand displaying their talents and services.

* A children’s amusement area is sure to keep the kids occupied for hours. Features of this area include inflatable moonwalks and slides, game booths, a petting zoo, a kiddie train ride, and a fish pond (with real fish!).

* Our annual parade displaying the “red, white and blue” will include festive floats, military vehicles, decorative cars and local dance and cheer groups will march down Market Street and Lee Drive for spectators to watch.

* The event will conclude with a bang with our spectacular fireworks show that everyone will be talking about for days!

* Bring your lawn chairs, some sun screen and a lot of energy to join us for the entire day.

1st Annual Mr. and Miss Firecracker Costume Contest

Begins 7:30PM, Friday, July 4th at Bicentennial Park.  For boys and girls 12 years and under.  A fun competition to show off their "Firecracker" personality.  Register for FREE by 6PM, July 4th.

BE A VENDOR AT THE EVENT!

Music isn't the only thing going on at Bicentennial Park - there will be a wide variety of food and arts and craft booths on site selling tasty treats and handmade creations.  There will also be a children's amusement area complete with a petting zoo, fishing tank, wetlands touch tank, a climbing wall and many other activities to keep the young ones busy.