With America turning 250 this year, the Fourth of July will be a big celebration throughout the country, and Houston is no exception. As tradition, the holiday will be celebrated with fireworks. Here are six places to watch the sky light up throughout the city and suburbs.

Freedom Over Texas: Houston’s annual Independence Day event will feature Keith Urban, Collective Soul and Los Lonely Boys. Festivities will begin at 3 p.m. and include a kids zone, food trucks and cooling and hydration stations to beat the heat. The show will end with a fireworks finale at 9:33 p.m.

Miller Outdoor Theatre: Celebrate America’s birthday with the Houston Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Hear a variety of music from historic composers to contemporary pieces. The free show will end with fireworks, and attendees are encouraged to download an app to hear a curated playlist.

Bellaire Celebration of Independence Parade & Festival: The city of Bellaire will host the Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival. The parade will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the festival.

Houston restaurants and bars are celebrating the Fourth of July with patriotic cocktails, barbecue feasts, rooftop parties and festive dining specials as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Whether you're looking to toast the holiday with themed drinks or enjoy a family-friendly meal before the fireworks, here's a roundup of Fourth of July food and drink deals happening across the Houston area.

This list is not comprehensive.

Shipley Do-nuts
Now through July 5, the doughnut shop is celebrating with limited-edition Fourth of July-themed donuts. The doughnuts will be frosted with red, white and blue icing and topped with holiday-themed sprinkles.

Christian's Tailgate
Festive food and drink specials will be available all day long, with guests able to purchase a $7 U.S.A.-themed 'Ritas glass paired with $7 beef or chicken nachos. $20 buckets of beer will also be available.

Fielding's Steak-River Oaks
Guests looking for an elevated Fourth of July celebration can visit Fielding's Steak in River Oaks, where the culinary team has created an indulgent lineup of holiday features.

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