Where to Watch Fireworks this Year
Happy 4th of July!
Here are places to watch the 4th of July fireworks celebrations in the greater Austin Area
🎆 Top Viewing Spots Around Austin
1. Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores)
Why it’s great: Home of the Austin Symphony Orchestra’s 4th of July concert & fireworks. Great lawn space and direct view over Lady Bird Lake. There are free and paid options. For more information, visit Star Spangled Fest
When: July 4, 2025 | Concert starts ~4 pm, fireworks ~9:30 pm
Map link: Vic Mathias Shores
2. Zilker Park & Lou Neff Point
Why: Expansive green space & scenic hills; Lou Neff gives stunning lake skyline views. This will give you a great vantage point to see the fire works right over the water with reflections of both the sights and sounds.
Map link: Zilker Metropolitan Park
3. Congress Ave / Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
Why: Panoramic skyline views, a bit less crowded than the concert area
Map link: Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
4. Barton Creek Square Mall Parking Lot
Why: A favorite local spot with broad views and easy parking. This is a relatively no hassle way to see the fireworks, but get there early, it can get a bit crowded.
Map link: Barton Creek Square
5. Mount Bonnell or Pennybacker Bridge Overlook
Why: Elevated vantage points offering breathtaking citywide fireworks views. The fireworks will be in the distance, but still a nice vantage point.
Map links:
6. Lady Bird Lake – Kayak/Canoe
Why: Unique experience from the water, right under the fireworks. This is a spectacular experience highly recommended. If not this year, put it on your list of things to do. If you like to be on the water and see fireworks, this is a great combination.
Tip: Rent early from Texas Rowing Center, or the Rowing Dock,
Here are links for tickets:
Please see the websites for maps to those two locations.
Cedar Park
“Cedar Sparktacular” – July 4 @ Elizabeth Milburn Park, fireworks ~9:30 pm.
Why: This event is super family-friendly with a movie in the park showing Despicable Me 4.
For more information: Cedar Sparktacular
Pflugerville
Pflugerville will have a fireworks event starting at 9:00.
For more information: Pflugerville Fireworks
Georgetown
For more information: Georgetown Fireworks
Round Rock
For more information: Round Rock Fireworks
Buda
For more information: Red, White & Buda Celebration
Kyle
A family event that iwll have food vendors, market vendors, games, and live music.
For more information: Kyle Independence Day Celebration