July 4th

Fireworks, as seen from Bull Branch Park on on Saturday, July 4, 2026.   Photo by Andy Sharp

Fireworks, as seen from Bull Branch Park on on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Fireworks for Taylor's July 4

The Taylor community celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade, festival and fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026.  
The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

July 4 festivals, activities abound across Wilco

This week, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, and groups across Williamson County are hosting patriotic activities, fireworks and more.Old Town Neighborhood Parade The Old Town Neighborhood Fourth of July Parade — hosted by City Council Member Amanda Parr — will...
Fireworks burst over the San Gabriel River in Georgetown on July 4, 2022.   Sun Archive

Fireworks burst over the San Gabriel River in Georgetown on July 4, 2022. Sun Archive

Georgetown Sertoma July 4 event returns for 43rd year with expanded festivities

Georgetown Sertoma Club’s 43th annual Independence Day of July celebration and fireworks show is heading to San Gabriel Park Saturday, July 4.After last year’s rain and flooding resulted in an early July 4 shutdown, Sertoma hopes to make 2026 “a special year,” said Jim Wilson, one of the club’s...

July 4 brings city, county closures

Williamson County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All county operations will resume on Friday, July 5.

Fireworks illegal in Georgetown

Despite their popularity during the summer months, fireworks can pose a danger when not handled with care. As well as causing personal injuries and property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks are the cause of an average of 19,500 fires every year.