End your 4th of July celebration with a grand fireworks display lighting up the night sky over Lake Granbury.
As part of Red, White & Celebrate, Granbury’s fireworks show will honor America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic finale the whole family can enjoy. Find your favorite viewing spot, bring your chairs or blankets, and get ready for a beautiful night in Granbury.
The fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at dark. Fireworks typically begin around 9:45 PM, depending on weather and visibility.
The fireworks are shot off over Lake Granbury, directly behind the Pearl Street Bridge, and can be seen from many areas around Granbury’s historic downtown and lakefront. (Granbury Chamber of Commerce)
Date:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time:
At dark, typically around 9:45 PM
Location:
Over Lake Granbury
Launch Area:
Behind the Pearl Street Bridge
Best For:
Families, visitors, locals, and anyone ready for a patriotic finale
Best Places to Watch the Fireworks
Because the fireworks are launched over the lake behind the Pearl Street Bridge, guests can enjoy great views from several areas around Granbury. For the best experience, arrive early, plan your parking, and choose a safe viewing spot before it gets dark.
Lake Granbury Waterfront Areas
Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy the show from areas with open views of the lake.
Historic Downtown Granbury
Spend the day on the square with vendors, food, and shopping, then make your way toward a viewing area before the fireworks begin.
Near the Pearl Street Bridge
Since the fireworks are launched behind the bridge, nearby public viewing areas may offer some of the most direct views.
Public Parks & Open Spaces Near the Lake
Choose a public area with a clear view of the sky over Lake Granbury. Be sure to follow posted signs and parking guidelines.
Fireworks Night Tips
Granbury will be busy on July 4, so a little planning can make your fireworks night easier and more enjoyable.
Arrive early.
Popular viewing areas and parking spots will fill up quickly.
Bring chairs or blankets.
Many guests choose to sit outdoors and enjoy the show from the lakefront or downtown area.
Expect traffic after the show.
Give yourself extra time to leave once the fireworks end.
Stay hydrated.
July in Texas is hot, so bring water and plan for warm weather.
Make a full day of it.
Start the morning with the hometown parade, enjoy vendors on the square during the day, and end the night with fireworks over the lake.
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Under the Fireworks
From the hometown parade to vendors on the square and fireworks over Lake Granbury, Red, White & Celebrate is the perfect way to spend Independence Day weekend in Granbury.
Join us Saturday, July 4, 2026, for a star-spangled finale you won’t want to miss.