AUSTIN, Texas -- Fireworks, parades, live music, and food are some of the many ways to celebrate the Fourth of July.

There are plenty of options in and around the Austin area for all age groups and interests.

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We’ve compiled a list of events to make planning your Independence Day celebrations easy: 

Authorities have these tips for keeping you safe when using your own fireworks:

  • Never allow young children to handle fireworks
  • Older children should use them only under close adult supervision
  • Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol
  • Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eyewear
  • Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands
  • Never light them indoors
  • Only use them away from people, houses and flammable material
  • Never point or throw fireworks at another person
  • Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting
  • Never ignite devices in a container
  • Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks
  • Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding
  • Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don't go off or in case of fire
  • Never use illegal fireworks

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