No Classes on July 4
- Friday, July 4 is a national holiday celebrating US Independence Day.
- Regularly scheduled classes on Thursday, July 3.
Scholarship Application: Fall 2025
- Application are closed
- Submission Deadline: Monday, July 7 at 5:00 pm
- Two (2) scholarships are typically awarded: one for AEP and one for ELP
- Award will cover $2600 towards intensive tuition for the Fall 2025 (15–week) session in either AEP or ELP.
Continuing Student Applications
- For Fall 2025
- Applications are closed
- We would love to see you again!
The Fourth of July
Independence Day
- Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.
- Many Americans traditionally celebrate by spending time with family and friends, cooking outdoors on grills, and watching fireworks displays.
Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
Visit the Star Spangled Fest website for the latest information
- Spend this Independence Day with your family and friends, wearing red, white and blue.
- Head down to Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores) for an amazing event complete with a fireworks display over the city skyline backed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra playing patriotic classics.
- Music starts at 5 pm from performers such as Calder Allen, Melat, Bri Bagwell, and the Peterson Brothers.
- Symphony starts at 8:30 p.m., followed by “mile-high” fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
- The event is free and open to the public.
- Enjoy delicious food from Austin’s best food trucks, check out the market vendors, and explore Vic Mathias Shores for family-friendly activities, including yard games and fun from their sponsors.
- Plan ahead! There will be many thousands of people out watching the fireworks display. Please visit the Star Spangled Fest FAQs website to find out what to prepare for and how to get there.
- You can also consider viewing the fireworks from another (less populated) location. View this article, linked here, for suggestions
This blog post was contributed by Jack Taylor, administrative associate of global engagement at the Texas Global English Language Center.
Thanks for the entry about 4th of July and precious effort!! Appreciated it!
Absolutely! Thanks for reading.
Thank you, Jack, for the information; it has been beneficial to read about the topics you mention and the activities we can do during our stay in the city, besides informing us about the opportunities we have as students.
You’re very welcome. Thank you for reading!
Very nice, I have been to both SEC celebration and 4th of July fireworks at riverside. Those are amazing! I heard a lot of songs of Pitbull, but it’s my first time to see he real person!
Oh, that’s great! I’m happy to hear you’ve been those celebrations. Thanks for sharing.