Sparks & Stripes
FIREWORKS ● DRONE SHOW ● 14″ GUN SALUTES
JULY 3RD ● PIER 21
Don’t miss Battleship TEXAS’ night of patriotic sparkle and fun as she lights up the sky to honor our nation’s history. The legendary Battleship TEXAS will launch the Island’s America 250 festivities, Friday, July 3rd with a dazzling drone display, gun turret salutes and fireworks show from the Port of Galveston. This event is FREE to the public.
Friday, July 3, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Public viewing will be at Pier 21 (2100 Harborside Dr., Galveston TX 77550) or anywhere along the wharf. Nearby paid parking is available in various lots and garages along the wharf and in downtown.
Livestream
Schedule
6:30 PM – Free public event begins on Pier 21! Visit booths from our friends, partners, and sponsors and get ready for the action.
Exhibitors include:
Battleship TEXAS Foundation
The Bryan Museum
The Galveston Arts Center
PTSD Foundation of America
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Museum of the American GI
Visit Galveston
Battleship TEXAS Store
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM – Live music by the Galveston Symphony Brass on Pier 21.
8:20 PM – Livestream begins on the Battleship TEXAS YouTube channel.
8:30 PM – Battleship TEXAS sounds her whistle.
8:45 PM – Battleship TEXAS sounds her whistle again, followed by a 14″ gun salute.
9:00 PM – Drone show begins.
9:15 PM – Fireworks begin.
9:25 PM – Battleship TEXAS fires her guns the last time for the night.
Pyrocast
Download the Pyrocast app for iOS or Android to listen to the musical accompaniment for the fireworks show.
Pyrocast Code
7MKL
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