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City and Parks board report preliminary plans for July 4 celebration at county fairgrounds; fireworks and vendors confirmed
Summary
The board reviewed preliminary collaboration with the city of Hitchcock for a July 4 celebration at the Galveston County Fairgrounds. Fireworks, vendors, moonwalks and a parade organized by the chamber were discussed; organizers have secured an ambulance and cooling station and plan a 4 p.m. start and 9 p.m. end.
Board members updated plans for a joint July 4 celebration with the city of Hitchcock at the Galveston County Fairgrounds on July 4, 2025. Organizers presented a preliminary flyer and sponsorship framework, and said fireworks have been confirmed. The event is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. and conclude around 9 p.m.
Board members said the Chamber of Commerce will stage a short parade from the VFW on Highway 6 to Our Lady of Lords, and vendors, a DJ and possible car shows are being recruited. Organizers requested volunteers for staffing, which will include staff volunteer shirts, and noted they will prohibit public canopies during the event but will allow attendees to leave after the fireworks.
Public-safety preparations were discussed: organizers confirmed an ambulance on site and a cooling station to address heat risk. The board also agreed to discuss canopy acquisition and budget items in an upcoming meeting to support future events.
No formal vote was taken; the board planned follow-ups with the Chamber of Commerce and Hitchcock and said sponsorship details would be circulated after a near-term coordination meeting.
