Roughly 50,000 people are expected for the event at Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks on Buffalo Bayou (along Allen Parkway).
Fireworks are expected to take place around 9 p.m. Tuesday evening. Thousands of fireworks will launch over the course of about 20 minutes."This show is going to be one of the greatest shows you’ve ever seen," said Miranda Ithaca from Pyrotecnico Fireworks. "It’s an amazing show. We’ve got a lot of bigger shells this year."
Houston area law enforcement will be at the event for security. Guests will be required to go through metal detectors in order to enter Freedom Over Texas. "You’ll see some officers mobile on bicycles," said Asst. HPD Chief Thomas Hardin. "You’ll see some officers on ATVs, 4-wheelers driving around. We’re always looking for threats. Always looking for things we need to address, that includes officers you can see and plenty of officers you can’t see."AAA predicts a travel boom this Independence Day, breaking records with 50 million Americans traveling more than 50 miles from home to see the celebrations.
Country music star Chris Young is headlining the main stage. Special guests include Yola, TMF Formerly of Maze Featuring Frankie Veverly.
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