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4th of July Parade and Celebration

4th of July weekend plans? It’s a perfect time for our neighbors from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and everywhere in between to travel to Round Top for a taste of an old-time, small-town Fourth!
Round Top hosts the longest-running 4th of July weekend celebration west of the Mississippi, offering a variety of events for all ages. Day-long events highlight Round Top’s rich tradition of celebrating Independence Day, offering a blend of music, food, and community activities. Here’s the big items holiday scoop:
📅 Saturday, July 4th
📍Town Square, Round Top Rifle Hall
10:00am | Cannon Blast
10:30am | Parade
11:30am-10:00pm | Live Music, Cold Beverages, BBQ & Fun at the Rifle Hall (Round Top Rifle Association Hall 710 FM 1457, Round Top, TX 78954)
Round Top’s 176th Fourth of July celebration kicks off with a cannon blast in town square at 10am. The parade will follow directly after with floats, cars, trail riders and a cattle march through town led by The Round Top Brass Brand. Guests are invited to the Rifle Hall following the parade. July 4th falls on a Saturday this year, which makes it a natural long-weekend trip. Round Top has lodging options ranging from B&Bs inside the town to Airbnbs spread across the surrounding countryside. Book early — July 4th weekend books up!

Vintage-style tan admission ticket with bold text reading 'TICKET', 'Admit One', and a serial number 12345678917 flanked by stars.