Join the City of Longview for our annual Fireworks and Freedom Celebration, featuring a free concert, family activities, and the biggest fireworks show in East Texas!
Free Outdoor Concert
Enjoy live music on the Zippy J’s Music Stage:
6:30 pm - Devin Michaels kicks off the evening
8:00 pm - Headliner Glen Templeton takes the stage
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show - no tickets required.
Cruise Night and Patriotic Car Show
Take part in our free Cruise Night and Patriotic Car Show.
Bring your classic, custom, or patriotically decorated vehicle to receive prime front row parking (as space allows).
5:00 pm - Meet in Downtown Longview
5:30 pm - Escorted cruise to the Longview Convention Complex
No registration required.
Indoor Activities at Maude Cobb Convention Center
Enjoy family-friendly fun indoors, including:
- Mystic Drumz - an interactive children’s performance blending world music and storytelling
- Hot Dog Eating Contest - Registration is free and will be available on-site, first come, first served
- Vendor booths and refreshments available for purchase
Cornhole Tournament
In partnership with the Longview VFW, a cornhole tournament will be held inside the Longview Exhibit Center (time to be determined). Registration required via the Scoreholio app (available on Apple and Android devices only)
Fireworks Show - 9:30 p.m.
Cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks display - the largest in East Texas!
The concert, fireworks, cruise night, and parking are all free.