Date/Time
July 4
9:00 am - 12:00 pm


The City of Bellaire invites you to a Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival! The parade will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by the festival.

Parade – starts at 9:00 AM

If you are interested in participating in this year’s parade, please fill out the parade packet here and e-mail your completed packet to Grant Haynes at ghaynes@bellairetx.gov.

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The Parade will start at South Rice Ave. and Valerie St.

– Children’s Bike Parade will start at South Rice Ave. and Evergreen St.

– Both parades will end at South Rice Ave. and Linden St.

Festival – starts after the Parade (approx. 9:30 am)

Enjoy food, music from a live band, and more! The festival will take place on the Great Lawn and in Loftin Park.

Sponsorship and Vendor opportunities are available! Please contact Jordan Dokell at jdokell@bellairetx.gov.

Click here for frequently asked questions about this event.

For more information, please contact the Bellaire Recreation Center at 713-662-8280.