Fourth of July Planner
Updated: June 03, 2009
This year, the Fourth falls on a Saturday, lending itself to partying more than any other national holiday in 2009. Whether it is fireworks, live music, dancing the night away or pondering how our forefathers finished the Constitution in the stickiness of July--in wigs no less--we rounded up the best Independence Day celebrations, from light shows to live music.
On this page:Austin Outdoor Restaurants and Bars, Fourth of July Events in Austin.
Austin Outdoor Restaurants and Bars
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Molotov Lounge
Read Reviews719 W Sixth St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
Head to the upstairs deck and lounge to steal glances at other urbanites and the various celebrations around town.
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Crown and Anchor Pub
Read Reviews2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705 (map)
Grab a burger and fries or just fill up a pitcher at this popular North University area patio.
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Baby Acapulco
Read Reviews9505 Stonelake Blvd Ste B, Austin, TX 78759 (map)
Avoid downtown hordes and relax on the ample covered patios at the newest location of this popular local Tex-Mex stalwart.
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Stubb's Bar-B-Q Restaurant
Read Reviews801 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
Stubbs is one of Austin's finest outdoor venues with consistently killer concerts and excellent proximity to barbecue. Expect a ferocious dance party with two awesome Austin bands that will make you want to shake it early and often. The Octopus Project and The Wooden Birds will tear it up in the earlier part of the evening. Guess what happens after the bands play? That's right: Tilt your head upward and watch the bright, beautiful explosions in the sky.
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Oasis Gift Shop
Read Reviews6550 Comanche Trl, Austin, TX 78732 (map)
Enjoy the drinks and the view overlooking Lake Travis at the official "Sunset Capital of Texas."
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Doc's Motor Works Bar & Grill
Read Reviews1123 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 (map)
Enjoy the American Ingenuity on display at this motor shop turned outdoor bar and diner on South Congress.
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Cedar Door
Read Reviews201 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)
Kick back on this cool downtown patio and prove that in Austin, Mexican martinis are patriotic.
Fourth of July Events in Austin
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Dell Diamond
Read Reviews3400 E Palm Valley Bl, Round Rock, TX 78664 (map)
The Express take on the Albuquerque Isotopes on July 3 at 7:05pm, with postgame fireworks display at the stadium.
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Zilker Park
Read Reviews2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746 (map)
Typically the largest Independence Day celebration in Austin, made even more sentimental this year returning to Auditorium Shores. Enjoy the day with tons of food from local vendors, bouncy houses and moonwalks for the kids and an art show. Later on, the Austin Symphony Orchestra Music, directed by Peter Bay will play a few tunes, mostly patriotic music and the ever-popular 1812 Overture, punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons provided by the Texas National Guard Salute Battery. The only natural conclusion could be spectacular fireworks over Lady Bird Lake.
