🎉 Fourth of July Parade, Holiday Hours & Fair Tickets

July 02, 2026

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Happy Thursday, New Braunfels! The Fourth of July weekend is just about here, and there's no shortage of ways to celebrate. From a beloved hometown parade to important holiday reminders and one of the community's biggest annual traditions getting closer, we've got everything you need to know before the festivities begin.

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Start Independence Day with one of New Braunfels' most cherished traditions.

The Sophienburg Museum's Annual Fourth of July Parade returns on Saturday, July 4, stepping off at 9:15 AM through Downtown New Braunfels. Families are encouraged to wear their most patriotic red, white, and blue, bring lawn chairs, and enjoy an old-fashioned hometown celebration complete with a patriotic musical program by the New Braunfels Community Band following the parade.

The parade route begins at Castell and Bridge Streets, continues through Downtown, circles Main Plaza, and concludes near Seguin and Zink Streets. Whether you're continuing a family tradition or attending for the first time, it's a wonderful way to kick off Independence Day.

Know what's open and what's closed before the holiday weekend begins.

The City of New Braunfels will observe Independence Day (Observed) on Friday, July 3, with many city facilities, including City Hall, the Public Library, Municipal Court, and several administrative offices, closed for the holiday. Residential garbage and recycling collection, however, will continue on its normal schedule.

Some facilities, including Landa Park Aquatic Complex, Das Rec, and the Westside Community Center, will remain open with modified holiday hours. Traffic closures around Main Plaza are also expected on Saturday morning during the annual Fourth of July Parade.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN?

Here are some of the events we’re most excited about over the next few days:

THURSDAY
🏡 Cruising 306 Property Tour at Sente Mortgage – New Braunfels Team (8:45 AM)
🐴 Pony Pals Splash Open Ranch Day at Rustic Ridge Ranch (9:00 AM)
🎨 Wondershop – Flag Craft at McKenna Children’s Museum (9:00 AM)
🚌 Pack the Bus!!! at McKenna Children’s Museum (9:00 AM)
🏺 Summer Camp – Patriotic Week at Clay Casa New Braunfels (9:30 AM)
🌳 Genealogy Help at New Braunfels Public Library (10:00 AM)
🎸 Andi Holleman & Friends at Gruene Hall (12:00 PM)
🌞 Summer Time Blacklight Event at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
🖍️ Art Afternoons for Ages 0–7 at New Braunfels Public Library (4:00 PM)
🤝 July SocialRX Healthcare Mixer at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse (4:30 PM)
🥒 Pickleball Jam Beneficiary Reveal at The Lost and Found NBTX (5:00 PM)
🎨 Blue Ridge Mountains at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🚙 Open Jeep Meet at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que (6:00 PM)
🎤 Hannah Swann Band at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎼 Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (6:00 PM)
🇺🇸 Red, White & Gruene at Gruene Estate (6:30 PM)
🎶 Living Hairitage at The Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🎵 Rio Tripiano Live at Freiheit Country Store (7:00 PM)
🎸 Kyle Reed Hemmen at Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar (7:00 PM)
⭐ Neal McCoy at The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
🎭 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Circle Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
🎙️ Open Mic Night at The Phoenix Saloon (7:30 PM)
🎤 Trey Gonzalez at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)
🤠 Silverada at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)

FRIDAY
🎨 Wondershop – Flag Craft at McKenna Children’s Museum (9:00 AM)
🚌 Pack the Bus!!! at McKenna Children’s Museum (9:00 AM)
🎟️ Special Admission Day at McKenna Children’s Museum (9:00 AM)
🧵 Adopt-a-Sewist Open Sew at Snippets (10:00 AM)
🎸 Dean Paul Willeford at Gruene Hall (12:00 PM)
🎶 Live Music at The Gruene Grove (1:00 PM)
🖌️ Open Studio (DIY Experience) at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
☀️ Summer Time Day Event at Painting with a Twist (3:00 PM)
🍻 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall (4:00 PM)
🇺🇸 Independence Day Kickoff at Clubhouse on Castell (4:00 PM)
🏙️ First Friday in Downtown New Braunfels (5:00 PM)
🎤 Taylor Campbell Duo at The Villa (5:00 PM)
🍺 Seguin Craft Beer & Wine Fest at Seguin Coliseum (5:00 PM)
🖼️ Art Haus on First Friday at Art Haus New Braunfels (6:00 PM)
🎶 Tausha Jackson at Krause’s Cafe (6:30 PM)
🌌 Bright Galaxy at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🌮 Triple J Band at Tacos y Tequila (7:00 PM)
🎸 Jamie Krueger Group at Muck & Fuss (7:00 PM)
🎭 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Circle Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
🎼 Righteous Intonation with Anna La Mare at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🎤 Tiffiny Dawn Live at Freiheit Country Store (7:30 PM)
🤠 Silverada at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🚂 Fast Movin’ Train Live at Watering Hole Saloon (8:30 PM)
🎵 Devin Michaels Band at Happy Cow Bar (8:30 PM)
🕺 RAD (Eighties Dance Band) at The Phoenix Saloon (8:30 PM)
🎶 Passing Strangers at Blue Bonnet Palace (9:00 PM)

FRIDAY
🇺🇸 Semiquincentennial Independence Day Celebration at Black Whale Pub (8:30 AM)
🥞 Breakfast with the Tiler at Golden Corral (9:00 AM)
🎆 Sophienburg Old Time 4th of July Parade in Downtown New Braunfels (9:00 AM)
👕 Sparrow House Clothes Closet at New Generations Fellowship (9:00 AM)
🎸 Blues Party with The Rowdy Spur on the San Antonio River Walk (9:00 AM)
🏍️ All American Cookout & Demo Rides at Gruene Harley-Davidson (9:00 AM)
🎖️ 2026 Fourth of July Parade with Wreaths Across America at American Legion Post 179 (9:30 AM)
🎤 Luke Leverett at Krause’s Cafe (10:00 AM)
🎶 Kayla Jane at Gruene Hall (11:00 AM)
🚂 Special Event Honoring Mr. Schoenvogel and Book Signing at Landa Park Train Depot (11:00 AM)
🎵 Live Music at The Gruene Grove (12:00 PM)
🎨 Family Time – Let Freedom Ring at Painting with a Twist (1:00 PM)
🤠 Dusty Moats at Gruene Hall (1:00 PM)
🎼 Keith Kallina Duo at Krause’s Cafe (2:00 PM)
🎹 Saturday Afternoon Live with George Joseph Marsh at The Phoenix Saloon (2:00 PM)
🌻 In Love with Sunflowers at Painting with a Twist (3:30 PM)
🍷 Joanna Howerton and Michael Cross Duo at Winery on the Gruene (5:00 PM)
🎸 River Town Relics at Inferno’s Wood Fired Oven & Spirits (5:00 PM)
🎶 Live at Landa – 90s VHS Band at Landa Park Dance Slab (6:00 PM)
🎤 Southern Shade at Krause’s Cafe (6:30 PM)
💃 Dance Lessons at Gruene Hall (7:00 PM)
🌙 Celestial Moon – Make it a Single or Set at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎵 Chris Max Band at Muck & Fuss (7:00 PM)
🍺 Bob Bass Band at Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen (7:00 PM)
🎇 4th of July Celebration at Hideaway (7:00 PM)
🎸 Tom Gillam at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🤠 Drew Oliver at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🎆 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Landa Park (9:00 PM)
🎧 Soul Sessions at Cowboys & Cadillacs (9:00 PM)
🎤 Jay Eric & Rumor Town Live at Watering Hole Saloon (9:00 PM)
🎹 Sonic Radio at The Phoenix Saloon (9:00 PM)
🎆 13th Annual 4th of July Fireworks at Happy Cow Bar (10:00 PM)
🎶 David Adam Byrnes at Gruene Hall (10:00 PM)

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One of New Braunfels' biggest annual traditions is getting ready to return.

The countdown is on for the 2026 Comal County Fair & Rodeo, and tickets are officially on sale. Along with purchasing admission, families can now register for favorite fair events including Mutton Bustin', Pig Wrangling, the Kids' Best Western Dress Contest, the annual parade, and livestock competitions.

Returning September 23–27, the fair will once again bring five days of rodeo action, carnival rides, live entertainment, delicious food, exhibits, and traditions that have become part of life in New Braunfels for generations.

DID YOU KNOW?

By the Nation's Centennial in 1876, New Braunfels celebrated the Fourth of July with cannon salutes, marching bands, patriotic parades, and flags flying from rooftops throughout the city.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Thursday: High: 95º | Low: 74º | 20% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 96º | Low: 74º | 10% chance of precipitation

Saturday: High: 97º | Low: 74º | 20% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: OFF

Water Restrictions: Stage 2 (In Stage 2, watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is allowed one day per week based on the last digit of your address BEFORE 10:00 a.m. and AFTER 8:00 p.m.)

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HELP YOUR KIDS DISCOVER A NEW PASSION THIS SUMMER

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That's all for today's edition! Whether you're making Fourth of July plans, exploring local events, or simply enjoying the long weekend, we hope you have an amazing time.

Thanks for being part of The New Braunfels Life community!

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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