Several businesses are open to provide fireworks for the Fourth of July celebration. Here are several locations in the Cypress and Cy-Fair communities where residents can purchase fireworks.

Texas law states that individuals must be at least 16 years of age to purchase fireworks. Retail fireworks permit holders in Texas are allowed to sell fireworks beginning June 24 until 11:59 p.m. July 5, per the Texas Department of Insurance. 

TNT Fireworks stand
Order-ahead option available, per the website.

• Open times based on availability
• 17455 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress

• Open July 2 from 10 a.m. to midnight; July 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.; July 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.; July 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., per the website.
• 19930 FM 529, Cypress

• Open July 24 to July 5, per the business's Facebook.
• 10907 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston

Several events are happening around Greater Houston for the Fourth of July weekend, including Freedom Over Texas and the South County 4th of July parade. This list is not comprehensive, and these events are subject to change.

Freedom Over Texas
The 39th annual Freedom Over Texas festival will feature headliner country music artist Keith Urban with supporting acts Collective Soul and Los Lonely Boys.

• July 4, 4:45 p.m.-9:53 p.m.
• $15 (admission)
• 18-3600 Allen Parkway, Houston

• July 3, gates open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands

• July 4, 8-11 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1500 Hermann Drive, Houston

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, local officials are encouraging residents to know how to safely use and dispose of fireworks after the festivities end.

What residents need to know: However, residents are allowed to use fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. As part of the Fourth of July holiday, first responders are encouraging the safe use of any fireworks by following several safety tips, including:

• Only light one firework at a time
• Have ready access to a water source
• Never relight fireworks after use

• Sound of fireworks
• Firework restriction information
• Abandoned firework debris