4th of July Concert and Fireworks at Auditorium Shores at The Long Center in Austin

Over 100,000 people will gather at Auditorium Shores at The Long Center Saturday evening for Austin's annual 4th of July Concert and Fireworks display. It is the largest Independence Day celebration in the Austin area. The Austin Symphony Orchestra will perform patriotic music beginning at 8:30 p.m. including 1812 Overture, which is punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons provided by the Texas National Guard. The fireworks begin exploding over Lady Bird Lake at 9:30 p.m. and last until 10 p.m. Be sure to get there early and claim a good spot. Bring a blanket and a picnic or partake in the concessions that are available at the park. Don't forget the bug spray! Hope to see you there....