Fourth of July in Clear Lake

Clear Lake, TX -- For those who don't want to brave the traffic and crowds of Freedom Over Houston, there are ways to celebrate the Fourth of July closer to home.

Friendswood: 121st Annual Fourth of July Celebration

7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Centennial Park (2200 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546)

The evening portion of Friendswood's 121st Annual Fourth of July Celebration will feature live music from Decades, a cover band playing hits from the 1960s to the 2010s.

Galveston: July 4 Parade

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

The 177th Galveston July 4 parade will start at Seawall and 37th. The parade features floats, military vehicles and performers.

Kemah: Red, White and Kemah

7 p.m. - 10 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Kemah Boardwalk (215 Kipp Ave. Kemah, TX 77565)

The annual Fourth of July celebration will feature live music and a fireworks show over Galveston Bay.

Webster: Fourth of July Celebration

5 p.m. - 9 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Texas Avenue Park (17100 Texas Ave., Webster, TX 77598)

Webster's Fourth of July celebration will feature a salute to veterans, family friendly games and activities, and live entertainment. Children will also be able to play on inflatable rides.