🌟 15 Great Things to Do This Fourth of July Weekend

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Happy Friday, New Braunfels! Independence Day weekend is finally here, and the city is packed with celebrations, live music, family activities, and fireworks.

Scroll down for the highlights we’ve picked out for you, and don’t forget that you can always find even more events on our full calendar on our website.

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THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN NEW BRAUNFELS THIS WEEK

1) Devin Michaels Band at Happy Cow (Friday, 8:30 PM) - Kick off your Fourth of July weekend with an evening of live country and rock music.

2) Independence Day Kickoff at Clubhouse on Castell (Friday, 4:00 PM) - Independence Day weekend starts with an evening of great food and live music.

3) First Friday in Downtown New Braunfels (Friday, 5:00 PM) - Spend the evening exploring downtown while shopping, dining, and discovering some of the area’s favorite locally owned businesses.

4) Seguin Craft Beer & Wine Fest at Seguin Coliseum (Friday, 5:00 PM) - Explore a variety of craft beers and wines while enjoying live music from the Jay Eric Trio.

5) RAD (Eighties Dance Band) at The Phoenix Saloon (Friday, 8:30 PM) - Dance the night away to favorite hits from the 1980s as RAD delivers an energetic performance celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

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6) Semiquincentennial Independence Day Celebration at Black Whale Pub (Saturday, 8:30 AM) - Breakfast tacos and to-go drinks will be available as spectators gather for the parade.

7) 4th Of July Parade at Sophienburg Museum + Archives (Saturday, 9:15 AM) - Come celebrate America’s Birthday in Downtown New Braunfels.

8) Family Time - Let Freedom Ring at Painting with a Twist (Saturday, 1:00 PM) - Join for family fun time. This is the perfect family get-together for ages 5 years and up.

9) River Town Relics at Inferno’s Wood Fired Oven & Spirits (Saturday, 5:00 PM) - A great way to celebrate Independence Day while enjoying local music, delicious food, and time with friends and family.

10) Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular - Sponsored by H-E-B at Landa Park (Saturday, 9:15 PM) - The annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular returns to the skies with a show you won’t want to miss.

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11) Linda Gail Lewis at Gruene Hall (Sunday, 11:30 AM) - Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment at Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall.

12) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Circle Arts Theatre (Sunday, 2:00 PM) - Reimagines the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, and his eleven brothers.

13) Aaron Stephens at The Redbird Listening Room (Sunday, 4:00 PM) - Soul, blues, and roots music come together for an intimate afternoon performance.

14) Sunday Funday with Gary Glenn Trio at Freiheit Country Store (Sunday, 4:30 PM) - A perfect way to spend a summer Sunday with family and friends.

15) Tiffiny Dawn Band at Gruene Hall (Sunday, 6:30 PM) - Enjoy an evening of live entertainment at Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall.

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WEATHER FORECAST 

Here’s a look at the upcoming weather forecast:

Friday: High: 96º | Low: 75º | 0% chance of precipitation

Saturday: High: 97º | Low: 74º | 15% chance of precipitation

Sunday: High: 97º | Low: 74º | 10% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: OFF

Water Restrictions: Stage 2

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That's all for this week! Thank you for reading The New Braunfels Life. Have a safe, happy Fourth of July weekend, and we'll see you next week with more great stories from around New Braunfels.

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