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Cities across Texas rank high for Fourth of July partying.

100 US cities are ranked for 4th of July celebrations. Did yours make the cut?

Published July 3, 2024 at 6:00am by Alexis Simmerman

13 Texas Cities Among Best and Worst Places to Celebrate July 4

A new WalletHub list ranks 100 US cities for July 4th celebrations, and 13 Texas cities made the cut. Factors incl. alcohol prices, firework show durations, and weather forecast. Here's the TX rundown:

San Antonio: 12th overall, 4th in affordability, 5th in celebrations.
El Paso: 19th overall, high July 4 weather ranking.
Dallas: 24th overall, 7th in celebrations, 22nd in affordability.
Houston: 25th overall, 7th in affordability, 13th in celebrations.
Austin: 39th overall, 8th in affordability, 22nd in celebrations.
Fort Worth: Tied for 54th, 29th in celebrations, 30th in affordability.
Irving: 76th overall, 26th in affordability, 35th in celebrations.
Lubbock: 79th overall, 29th in weather, 55th in safety/accessibility.
Plano: 80th overall, 9th in affordability, 99th in weather.
Arlington: 83rd overall, 32nd in celebrations, 36th in affordability/safety/accessibility.
Corpus Christi: 94th overall, 25th in affordability, 40th in safety/accessibility.
Garland: 97th overall, 18th in safety/accessibility, 20th in affordability.
Laredo: 98th overall, 41st in affordability, 59th in safety/accessibility.

See the full TX map and list and the 5 best US cities list.