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Several events have been organized for this holiday weekend. If you're looking for an Independence Day Celebration in Southeast Texas or beyond, read the list below.

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Riverfront Park Fourth of July celebration, 5 p.m., July 4, 801 Main St. The downtown festivities feature live music and a variety of food vendors. At 8 p.m., the Symphony of Southeast Texas is set to perform at the Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St. The fireworks start at 9 p.m. at Riverfront Park. (409)838-3435.

Fourth of July Harvest community event, 6 to 10 p.m. Harvest for Lost Souls Outreach Ministry, 515 Magnolia at Calder, Beaumont. The downtown event includes live music, free food, games and prizes. (409)212-1399.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur Fourth of July event, 7 p.m. entertainment kicks off inside the Carl Parker Center, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, and a fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. over the Sabine-Neches Waterway at the same location. (409)984-6342.

Jasper Independence Day Celebration, 4 p.m. July 4 on Marvin Hancock Drive. Event includes food and entertainment. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (409)384-2626.

Abundant Life Sanctuary Fourth of July Community Event, 8 a.m., July 4, Abundant Life Church, Hwy 73, at the 25th Street exit, Groves, The event kicks off with a flea market, offers a carnival, pony rides, pet show and food. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. (409)962-1056.

Woodville Fourth of July Celebration, 4 p.m. July 4, Heritage Village Museum, 157 Private Road 600 on Hwy 90. Festivities include a pie baking contest, live music, food and a children's bicycle parade that commences at 5 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. (409)679-6805.

Wildwood Old Glory Celebration, July 3-4, the event kicks off with a fish fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 3. At 8 p.m., local church choirs will perform patriotic songs at the Wildwood Baptist Church, 98 Wildwood Drive, Village Mills. On July 4, the festivities start at 7:30 a.m. with a golf tournament at Wildwood Resort City, off Hwy 69 and FM 3063. A parade is set for 9 a.m. The event includes arts and crafts, children's games, bake sale and a boat parade on Lake Kimbie. The Wildwood Fire Department will sell food, including hot links and hamburgers. (409)834-2241.

Buna Fourth of July Celebration, 6 p.m., July 4, Buna High School activities center, FM 253. Activities include wheelbarrow, sack races and seed-spitting contest. Live music and food offered. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. (409)994-5586.

Lufkin July 4th Celebration, 1 p.m., July 4, at Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle. Event includes food and entertainment. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. (936)634-6644

Lake Charles Fourth of July Celebration, 6 p.m. July 4, Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive. Starts with a parade at 6 p.m., and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. The event also includes food and entertainment. (337)491-1284.

July 5

Independence Day event, 4 p.m., July 5, Rogers Park, 1455 Dowlen Road. The event offers free food. Activities include Frisbee, horseshoes and washers. (409)898-2440.


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