From the Alamo to Woodlawn Lake Park and Market Square to Fiesta Texas, these spots are celebrating Independence Day with a bang.

As the Fourth of July approaches, here are some events you can attend in the Austin area.

I ndependence Day is approaching, which means Americans are getting ready to fire up their grills, put on anything red, white and blue, go swimming and watch the sky light up with fireworks. But apparently, Central Texas is not the best place to celebrate the Fourth of July.