San Antonio’s official Fourth of July bash is back at Woodlawn Lake Park on Saturday, July 4, with a full day of free, family-friendly fun capped by a fireworks and drone show lighting up the night sky. Organizers are tying this year’s festivities into the broader observances of America’s 250th anniversary, wrapping patriotic pageantry around a lineup that runs from morning workouts to nighttime carnival vibes.
According to the San Antonio Parks Foundation, the H‑E‑B Fourth of July Celebration officially runs from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with free fitness activities getting an early start at 8 a.m. Admission is free, and the foundation highlights family zones, a food court and a carnival operated by AC Amusements, so there is plenty to keep both kids and adults busy between sets and sky shows.
Evening lineup and fireworks
As detailed by Visit San Antonio, the evening entertainment features Ronnie T & The Cumbia All Stars and the United States Air Force Band of the West. The grand finale is scheduled for 9 p.m. and combines a drone show with a traditional fireworks display, giving the crowd a high-tech twist on the classic holiday spectacle. News 4 San Antonio reports that Jonathan Martinez will serve as emcee for the festivities.
Getting there and what to bring
The City of San Antonio’s park directory lists Woodlawn Lake Park at 1103 Cincinnati Ave., and visitors are encouraged to use VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Prímo 103 route for convenient access. The San Antonio Parks Foundation recommends packing the basics for a long day outdoors, including lawn chairs, water and sunscreen. Vendors, giveaways and children’s activities will be available throughout the day, so the only real assignment for attendees is to show up ready to sweat a little in the sun and stay late for the big show over the lake.
