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Here are the fireworks!

Texans can buy legal fireworks from stands across the state. Avoid personal use, opt for the professional firework shows instead. See schedules for Fourth of July festivities here.

Published June 26, 2024 at 10:54am by Alexis Simmerman

It's almost #FourthOfJuly, and Texans are gearing up for #fireworks. But with the state's complicated fireworks laws, here's what you need to know before you celebrate:

Fireworks legality in Texas:

Fireworks can only be sold on specific dates around certain holidays.
These include Texas Independence Day, San Jacinto Day, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Diwali, and Christmas/New Year's Day.
County and city ordinances may further restrict where Texans can set off fireworks.

Looking for cheap fireworks? These Texas vendors have got you covered:

Mr. W Fireworks (Abilene, Lubbock, San Antonio)
The Firework Depot (Amarillo)
Big Arrow Fireworks LLC (Bulverde)
Discount Fireworks of Texas (Burleson)
Houston Cheap Fireworks (Channelview, Houston - multiple locations)
Blazing 7 Fireworks (Converse)
Cole's Best Buy Fireworks (Longview)
Wholesale Fireworks TNT (Lubbock)
Wald & Co (Macdona)
AAH Fireworks, Alamo Fireworks Megastore, Liberty Fireworks & Pyrotechnics (San Antonio)
Mas Fireworks (San Marcos)
American Fireworks (Uhland)

Find a full list of firework stands near you: URL.

And don't miss out on these upcoming #fireworkshows across Texas:

Sparks Fireworks Show (Wilmer, June 28)
Light-Up Arlington (Arlington Music Hall, June 29)
Independence Day Celebration (Forney Community Park, June 29)
24th Annual Firework Show (Brazoria County Fairgrounds, June 29)
Round Rock Express (Dell Diamond, July 3)
All American Fireworks & Festival (Roanoke City Hall Plaza, July 3)
Fort Worth's Fourth (Panther Island Pavilion, July 4)
Fireworks and Freedom Celebration (Longview Convention Complex, July 4)
Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show (La Verde Park, Kyle, July 4)
Fireworks on Main (Pecan Grove Park, Rowlett, July 4)
Allen 4th of July Celebration (Celebration Park, Allen, July 4)
Red, White & BTX (Chisenhall Fields, Burleson, July 4)
Red, White and BOOM! (Downtown McKinney, July 4)

Stay safe, Texans, and remember to follow local laws!