As Texans in the Austin area prepare to celebrate Independence Day, there is no shortage of events to choose from, with options for families, late-night party crowds, and everyone in between. Several firework displays will be viewable for free in Austin,

There’s something undeniably electric about the Fourth of July. The grills fire up, flags wave in the breeze, and as the sun dips below the horizon, the sky becomes the main stage. Across the U.S., cities big and small put on dazzling firework displays that light up the night and bring crowds together in celebration.