A new July Fourth event is coming to downtown SA, and the festivities are starting early

SAN ANTONIO — River parades, live music, a free drone show and more are being promised as part of a brand-new event coming to downtown next month to celebration the nation's independence. The newly revealed Stars & Stripes on Houston Street will feature a week's worth of events, from July 1-7. 

A street parade on Houston, picnics in the parks, brunches, themed movie nights, paleta and popsicle pop-ups, and cocktail events are also coming to the heart of the city, giving the whole family a chance to participate.  

Daily calendar of events

July 1

• Epicurean Moments

July 2 

• Courtyard Cool-Off at Rita's
• Red, White, and Blue Paleta y Popsicle Pop Ups
• Star-Spangled Movies by Moonlight: "The Sandlot"

July 3 

• Roof Top Party

July 4

• 4th Of July At The Alamo
• Fourth of July Artisan Show
• Majestic Theater Open House
• Picnic Under the Stars
• Salute at Sunset River Parade July 4th
• San Antonio Stars & Stripes on Houston Street: Street Parade
• Summer Night City

July 5

• Fiesta Noche del Rio
• Live Music at Q Bar
• Salute at Sunset River Parade July 5th
• Stars & Stripes Salute Drone Show
• Stars & Stripes Salute Family Activities
• Stars & Stripes Salute Live Music
• Dive in Movies
• Mariachi's by the Pool
• Party on the Plaza!
• Sip, Drift & Chill Riverwalk Cocktail Cruises

July 6 

• La Villita Market Days: A Celebration of Culture and Community
• Patriotic Picnic in the Park
• Salute at Sunset River Parade July 6th
• Star-Spangled Movies by Moonlight: Armageddon

July 7

• Salute at Sunset River Parade July 7th
• Devils River Summer Sundays

For the full event schedule, check out the Visit San Antonio website.

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