Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the biggest Fourth on the Brazos yet, featuring an unforgettable evening of classic American music along the riverfront with The Jacksons!
As the night sky comes alive, experience the 250th Sky Spectacular, featuring a dazzling H-E-B fireworks display and TFNB laser light show
honoring 250 years of the American spirit.
Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and wear your red, white, and blue for an Independence Day celebration bigger than ever before!
Location & SCHEDULE
The City of Waco’s Fourth on the Brazos celebration takes place annually on July 4 at Touchdown Alley next to Baylor’s McLane Stadium, located at 1001 S. MLK Blvd., Waco. Gates open at 6 p.m.
2026 Schedule of Events:
∙ 6PM: Gates Open
∙ TIME TBA: Live Music from THE JACKSONS
∙ TIME TBA: TFNB Liberty Lights Laser Show
∙ TIME TBA: H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza
Admission
Fourth on the Brazos is FREE, thanks to sponsors like H-E-B, TFNB and the City of Waco!
The H-E-B Fireworks
The fireworks will be shot above the river between Touchdown Alley and the Ferrell Center and will be visible along both sides of the river, the Ferrell Center and from areas around Baylor Campus.
Livestream: If you're unable to attend in person, you'll still have the opportunity to watch the H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza from your home. Our friends at KWTX have partnered with us to livestream this year's display. On July 4, tune in to KWTX-TV, KWTXtra, or their Facebook live.
Parking
Free event parking areas include:
McLane Stadium Lots 2 and 3. Vehicles enter Lots 2 and 3. Lot 1 is reserved for Baylor Club guests.
Handicap parking in Lot 4.
Ferrell Center
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame parking lot
East Campus Parking Garage
Parking lots along University Parks Drive and Baylor campus
No parking is allowed on street medians
Paid parking available at:
Brazos Parking (across from the stadium)
RIVER / BOAT ACCESS
Boat ramps are located upstream at Brazos Park East. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are welcomed. Please note, the fireworks fall out zone must be cleared at 8:30 p.m.
Food & Drink Court
Food and drinks will be available for sale onsite from local food trucks. The 2026 vendor lineup will be announced soon.
Coolers with drinks and snacks are allowed. No glass bottles or containers. Bag check stations located at entrances.
Security & First Aid
Officers from the Waco Police Department and Baylor University provide event security.
Entry points will have a bag check for coolers, backpacks and bags.
All guests attending the concert at Touchdown Alley will be required to go through magnetometers.
Clear bags are required, in an effort to expedite the entry process and for security purposes.
EMS will be located at the entry to Touchdown Alley.
First Aid and lost child locations are under the Children's Area Tent.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located around the event perimeter.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
To ensure the safety of guests and expedite the entry process, clear bags/purses are required for entrance into the event interior at Touchdown Alley. Some examples are included on the image below for reference. Exceptions will be made for diaper bags, waist bags and wallet-sized bags or clutches. All bags are subject to inspection. Please note there are no bag size restrictions or limits to the number of clear bags you can bring in.
What to Bring / PERMITTED ITEMS
Lawn chairs, blankets, shade umbrellas, beach shade canopies (canopy stakes must be smaller than 12 inches)
Cash / credit card (Most vendors accept cash and credit. An ATM will be onsite)
Sunscreen / bug spray
Coolers
Water, sodas and beer will be available for purchase, but you can also bring your own
No glass bottles or containers
All coolers subject to search
A water station will be available at the First Aid tent
Strollers
Cameras and video cameras
Clear bags/purses are required for entry into the event interior. All bags are subject to search.
What Not to Bring / prohibited items
No pop-up tents / stakes in event interior
No glass bottles or containers
No fireworks / sparklers / noisemakers
No grills in event interior
No illegal weapons
No pets (service animals are welcome)
No un-permitted vendors
No drones
Other items deemed inappropriate by Event Management