Start your Independence Day with one of Granbury’s favorite traditions — the hometown parade through Historic Granbury Square.
As part of our Red, White & Celebrate weekend honoring America’s 250th birthday, the parade will bring the streets of Granbury to life with patriotic floats, local businesses, community groups, music, flags, families, and plenty of red, white, and blue.
Arrive early, find your favorite viewing spot, and get ready to celebrate freedom, community, and small-town Texas pride.
The Red, White & Celebrate Hometown Parade will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM.
The parade will follow Granbury’s traditional route, looping through the Historic Granbury Square so families, visitors, and community members can enjoy the celebration from the heart of downtown.
Whether you choose to bring your own lawn chair or reserve VIP bleacher seating, this is the perfect way to kick off a full day of 4th of July fun in Granbury.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
9:00 AM
Historic Granbury Square
Traditional parade route looping through the square
Red, White & Celebrate: America’s 250th Birthday
The parade will follow Granbury’s traditional parade route, looping through Historic Granbury Square and giving guests plenty of great places to watch.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early, especially if they plan to sit near the square. Streets along the parade route will fill quickly, and road closures may be in place before the parade begins.
Use the parade route map to plan where you’ll park, walk, and sit for the best parade-day experience.
There are several great ways to enjoy the parade. Guests may bring lawn chairs and sit along the parade route, find a spot near the Historic Granbury Square, or reserve VIP bleacher seating for a more comfortable parade experience.
For the best view, plan to arrive early and choose a location where your group can safely watch the parade as it loops through downtown.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, flags, and festive spirit. General viewing areas are available along the parade route on a first-come, first-served basis.
1The Historic Granbury Square is one of the most exciting places to watch the parade, with great energy, nearby vendors, shopping, food, and easy access to the rest of the weekend’s festivities.
2For a reserved experience, choose one of three VIP seating zones along the parade route. VIP seating is ideal for families, groups, businesses, and guests who want a guaranteed place to sit and enjoy the parade.
3New for Red, White & Celebrate, guests can reserve VIP bleacher seating in one of three designated viewing zones along the parade route.
VIP seating gives your group a reserved place to enjoy the parade without needing to arrive extra early to claim a spot. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reserve VIP bleacher seating for your family, business, or group and enjoy the celebration from one of three designated viewing zones.
VIP seating is limited and available by reservation. Additional details, pricing, and availability will be provided by the Granbury Chamber of Commerce.
Businesses, organizations, community groups, churches, teams, clubs, and local families are invited to be part of the Red, White & Celebrate Hometown Parade.
This year’s theme is Red, White & Celebrate, honoring America’s 250th birthday. Parade participants are encouraged to decorate floats, vehicles, trailers, and entries with patriotic colors, creative designs, and hometown pride.
Make the most of parade morning with a little planning before you arrive.
The parade begins at 9:00 AM, and popular viewing areas around the square will fill quickly.
General viewing is first-come, first-served, so bring lawn chairs, blankets, hats, and sunscreen.
Downtown streets may close before the parade begins. Give yourself extra time to park and walk to your viewing spot.
After the parade, enjoy vendors, shopping, food, and family fun around Historic Granbury Square throughout the day.
The celebration continues Saturday evening with a grand fireworks display over the lake when it gets dark.
From the hometown parade to vendors on the square and fireworks over the lake, July 4th in Granbury is a day full of tradition, celebration, and community pride.
Join us Saturday, July 4, 2026, as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday during Red, White & Celebrate.
