🎉4th of July, Music, & Other New Braunfels Weekend Fun

July 04, 2025

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🎆 Happy 4th of July, New Braunfels!

We hope you're enjoying a festive and fun-filled Fourth! Since it's a holiday, today’s email is going to be a little shorter than usual—but we’ve packed it with everything you need to know to celebrate right, including city events happening today and a guide to all of the weekend’s best events.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • 🎉 Official 4th of July festivities in New Braunfels today

  • 🏠 A stunning River Chase estate in Find a Home Friday

  • đź“… A full rundown of weekend events across town

  • 🎇 A look back at the first ever New Braunfels 4th of July Celebration

Let’s get into it!

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🎇 CELEBRATE AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY—NB STYLE

From Main Plaza to Landa Park, the city is putting on a show

New Braunfels is keeping tradition alive with a full day of patriotic celebrations—just keep an umbrella nearby in case the rain rolls in. The City of New Braunfels will post any weather-related updates online, so keep an eye out for announcements.

Start your day with a parade

The July 4th Patriotic Parade steps off at 9:15 am at Castell and Bridge Streets. It winds its way through downtown and around Main Plaza before ending near Zink Street. After the parade, enjoy a patriotic concert from the New Braunfels Community Band right in the plaza.

Evening festivities at Landa Park

Head over to the Dance Slab at 6 pm for a free Live @ Landa concert featuring the J Abram Band. Food trucks will be parked nearby, serving up everything from tacos to snow cones.

At 9:15 pm, the big show begins—the annual Fireworks Spectacular over Landa Lake, sponsored by H-E-B and choreographed to music on KGNB 1420 AM / 103.1 FM. You might even catch a thrilling skydiving performance courtesy of RE/MAX just before the fireworks light up the sky. Bring a blanket, grab a spot early, and enjoy the show!

For even more 4th of July events, check out our guide on our website.

SNEAK PEEK AT THIS WEEKENDđź‘€

Here’s What’s Going On Around Town

FRIDAY

July 4 Patriotic Parade and Program (Downtown, 9:15 am)- Join the city an old-fashioned parade celebrating America's Birthday.

Live @ Landa: Concert in the Park presented by Legacy at Veramendi - J Abram (Landa Park, 6 pm) - Enjoy a variety of music from local musicians at this free concert.

Live music at Muck & Fuss (12:00 pm - 3:00 pm) - Enjoy live music with Josh Calvin and later with The True Labowski Band from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

Magnolia Brothers (Krause’s Cafe, 1:00 pm) - Catch the soulful Magnolia Brothers live.

X Factory (Krause’s Cafe, 5:00 pm) - Enjoy classic rock and blues with X Factory.

Hudson Westbrook (Whitewater Amphitheater, 6:30 pm) - Discover the unique sounds of Hudson Westbrook.

Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular - Sponsored by H-E-B (Landa Park, 9:15 pm) - Marvel at this annual fireworks show over Landa Park.

SATURDAY

Knit-A-Long Group (New Braunfels Public Library, 2:00 PM) - Join the group for a community knitting session.

Bucksnort Boogie Boys (Krause’s Cafe, 10:00 am) - Enjoy a delightful performance from the Bucksnort Boogie Boys.

Lazy J Crawfish Boil (Texas Ski Ranch, 12:00 pm) - Don’t miss this fun-filled crawfish boil.

Mighty Orq (Gruene Hall, 3 pm) - Enjoy a blues-rock performance from Mighty Orq live at Gruene Hall.

The Wedding Singer (Circle Arts Theatre, 7:30 pm) - Relive the '80s in this fun musical.

Masskrugstemmen – Bier Stein Holding Contest (Krause’s Cafe, 8 pm) - Join the traditional beer stein-holding competition to see if you have what it takes to become the next champion.

SUNDAY

Michelle Kay (Krause’s Cafe, 11:00 am) - Experience the dynamic sounds of Michelle Kay.

Phil Luna (Krause’s Cafe, 3:00 pm) - Enjoy a blend of original music and popular classics with Phil Luna.

TBARM Ultimate Swim Camp (3 pm) - Dive into individualized swim lessons at the Ultimate Swim Camp for an exciting experience.

Funkyfoot (Gruene Hall, 6:30 pm) - Dance the evening away with Funkyfoot live.

Lacey & Scotty (Gruene Hall, 3 pm) - Catch the country duo Lacey & Scotty live, bringing their unique sound to the stage.

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WEATHER FORECAST 

Here’s a look at the weekend weather forecast:

Friday: High: 85Âş | Low: 75Âş | 100% chance of precipitation

Saturday: High: 81Âş | Low: 74Âş | 85% chance of precipitation

Sunday: High: 87Âş | Low: 73Âş | 45% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: Off

Water Restrictions: Stage 2

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DID YOU KNOW?

New Braunfels has been celebrating the Fourth of July since 1846—the same year Texas joined the United States. German immigrants marked their first Independence Day as U.S. residents with two days of cannon fire, flag-raising, and shooting contests.

Thanks!

Whether you're catching fireworks at Landa or grilling with friends at home, we hope your 4th is full of laughter, freedom, and Texas-style fun. We’ll be back next week with a full newsletter, but for now, enjoy the celebration!

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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