Every fireworks show, parade, daytime event, and America 250 celebration across Temple, Belton, Killeen, Salado, Rogers, and beyond.
Every professional fireworks show in Bell County for 2026 — with times, locations, and what to expect at each one.
The fireworks don’t start until 9 PM — here’s how to fill the rest of the day.
July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — the biggest milestone since the Bicentennial in 1976. Bell County’s celebrations carry extra weight this year, especially with Fort Cavazos in our backyard, Belton’s 107-year parade tradition, and the PRCA Rodeo drawing 30,000+ attendees. This is a once-in-a-generation Fourth.