4th of July Bell County

4th of July 2026
Bell County Guide

Every fireworks show, parade, daytime event, and America 250 celebration across Temple, Belton, Killeen, Salado, Rogers, and beyond.

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Communities
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Fireworks Shows
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Free Events
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Years of America
Fireworks Shows

Four Shows Across Bell County

Every professional fireworks show in Bell County for 2026 — with times, locations, and what to expect at each one.

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H-E-B Fun Fest & Fireworks Show
Crossroads Park · Temple
Biggest in Central TXFREE
🗓 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕕 Gates 6 PM · Fireworks & Drone Show 9:30 PM
Live musicNEW drone showFood vendorsSplash pad
💡 Moody’s Tip
The biggest fireworks show in Central Texas. Arrive by 7 PM to claim a good spot. Bring lawn chairs and a blanket — the park opens 3+ hours before the show.
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Festival on Nolan Creek & Fireworks
Schoepf’s / Nolan Creek · Belton
Belton TraditionFREE
🗓 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕕 Festival 5:30 PM · Fireworks at dark (~9:30 PM)
Free concertLive entertainmentFood vendorsHotdog eating contest
💡 Moody’s Tip
Combine with the morning parade for a full Belton 4th. One of the most community-driven celebrations in Bell County.
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City Revival Church Fireworks Show
17701 FM 2115 · Salado
FREE · RSVP24 Acres
🗓 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕕 Starts 6 PM · Fireworks 9 PM
Food truckKids’ gamesRSVP raffle prizesFree show
💡 Moody’s Tip
RSVP at crcfireworks.com — every RSVP enters you in a raffle. Note: the Village of Salado bans personal fireworks inside city limits, but this show is on private property outside those limits.
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Red, White & Blue Music Festival
Downtown Killeen · 200 E Ave D
Fort Cavazos TraditionFREE
🗓 Sunday, July 5, 2026
🕕 6 PM – 10 PM · Fireworks 9:30 PM
1st Cavalry Division BandLive musicFood trucksH-E-B Fun Zone
💡 Moody’s Tip
The 1st Cavalry Division Band is a unique Fort Cavazos touch — patriotic and powerful. Great option if you want July 4th evening free and prefer fireworks on the 5th.
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Parades, Rodeos & Daytime Events

Start Your 4th Early

The fireworks don’t start until 9 PM — here’s how to fill the rest of the day.

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Annual 4th of July Parade
Downtown Belton · Main St
107th Year · 2026FREE
🗓 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕕 Parade begins 9 AM
Tradition since 19191.5-mile routeUMHB to Police Memorial
💡 Moody’s Tip
Over a century of Belton tradition. Stake a spot on Central Ave before 8:30 AM. This year marks 107 consecutive years — a fitting America 250 moment.
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PRCA Rodeo at Bell County Expo
Bell County Expo Center · Belton
30,000+ AttendeesTicketed
🗓 July 4–6, 2026
🕕 Multi-day event
Professional rodeoCarnival at Liberty ParkPetting zooLive entertainment
💡 Moody’s Tip
Buy tickets in advance — this draws 30,000+ people across the weekend. The carnival at Liberty Park runs separately and is great for families with younger kids.
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4th of July at Walker Honey Farm
8060 E US Hwy 190 · Rogers
4.9 StarsFREE
🗓 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕕 10 AM – 2 PM
Honey tastingsFarm storeFamily-friendlyFree entry
💡 Moody’s Tip
A beloved Rogers tradition — a perfect low-key morning before heading to Temple or Belton for evening fireworks. One of the most charming spots in all of Bell County.
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Quilts of Valor — America 250
Bell County Museum · Belton
America 250 ExhibitionFREE
🗓 Through August 25, 2026
🕕 Tue–Fri 12–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM
Honoring veteransPatriotic quiltsFree admission
💡 Moody’s Tip
A moving America 250 tribute worth visiting any day this summer — not just July 4th. The Bell County Museum is one of Belton’s most underrated gems.
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Note on Troy, Academy & Bartlett: These small Bell County communities don’t currently host organized public fireworks events — residents typically head to Temple or Belton. Walker Honey Farm in Rogers is the best small-town daytime option in the area.
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America 250 · Semiquincentennial 2026

The Most Historic 4th of July in 50 Years

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.

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Moody Glasgow, REALTOR®
Orchard Realty · License #795158 · Temple, TX · Serving all of Bell County

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Event details based on prior-year schedules and current announcements. Verify dates and times before attending.