4th of July Fireworks Shows in the Coastal Bend {2016}

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Looking for the best 4th of July Fireworks Displays in the Coastal Bend?

We’ve compiled a list the Corpus Christi area’s biggest and best fireworks shows, as well as the best places to watch them!

4th of July Big Bang Celebration

When: July 4th at 9:30pm
Where: Corpus Christi Bay, just north of the Peoples Street T-head
Bonus: Patriotic Parade- 11:30- Begins at I-37 and Shoreline Blvd. & travels southbound to Park
Kids Zone: 11:30-5:30- Rides, petting zoo, face painters and more!
Food Truck Court: 11:30-9:00- Come and taste food from the best food trucks around the area

Harbor Bridge Light Show

When: July 4th at 9:00pm
Where: Harbor Bridge
What: 4th of July light show choreographed to patriotic tunes. Listen in at 92.7FM, 95.5FM, or 1440AM

Texas State Aquarium

When: July 4th at 7:00pm
Where: Texas State Aquarium- 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd.
What: Live music, great views of the fireworks and an evening at the aquarium exploring the aquarium Food and drinks available for purchase including beer, wine and margaritas!
Price: $10 members $15 guests of members, $20 non-members
Bonus: VIP- $75 Private premium firework viewing area, catered dinner by South Texas BBQ and access to private cash bar.

Museum of Science and History

When: July 4th at 5:00pm
Where: Museum of Science and History- 1900 N. Chaparral St.
What: Museum exhibits open all night, great view of the fireworks from the barge dock, activities and face painting for kids, food trucks on the plaza, and bounce house obstacle course.
Price: $15 for members, $20 for non-members
Bonus: Alcoholic beverages available for purchase

Corpus Christi Hooks

When: July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Where: Whataburger Field
What: Independence Day Weekend Fireworks
Price: Cost of Corpus Christi Hooks ticket
Bonus: Sunday- kid’s day, all kids get to run the bases after the game
Monday: Dollar hot dog and soda night. You can also see both the post game Hooks fireworks along with the Big Bang Celebration fireworks from your seats at the stadium

Harrison’s Landing

When: July 4th at 8:15pm
Where: Harrison’s Landing- 108 Peoples Street T-head
What: Cruise around and watch the Harbor Bridge lighting and Big Bang Celebration fireworks form the water
Price: $20
Bonus: BYOB

North Padre Island Fireworks

When: July 4th at 9:00pm
Where: Padre Island Yacht Club
What: 30 minute firework show over the water
Bonus: 4th of July boat parade will cruise through the main canal before the firework show starts

Port Aransas Fireworks

When: July 4th at dark thirty
Where: Roberts Point Park- over the ship channel

51st Annual Wendell Family Fireworks Show

When: July 4th at 9:15
Where: Rockport Beach Park
What: Fireworks show celebrating its 51st year! Really great show!

Aransas Pass 4th of July Celebration

When: July 2nd at 6:00
Where: Community Park, Aransas Pass
What: Free food, games, movies and live music. Fireworks show starting at 9:45

Kingsville- A Patriotic Celebration

When: July 4th from 3:00 -5:00pm
Where: Jones Auditorium, Texas A&M University- Kingsville
What: Celebrate America with music and virtual fireworks

If you know of any other Corpus Christi area firework shows or have some helpful tips, please let us know in the comments below! We hope you enjoy your 4th of July celebration!