Downtown San Angelo Inc. & San Angelo LIVE! present “A Star-Spangled Banner Concert and Fireworks” on Friday, July 3, 2026 at the Bill Aylor, Jr. Memorial RiverStage, 16 E. Avenue A, in downtown San Angelo. The festivities are part of the 6th annual event called A Star-Spangled Banner Concert and Fireworks hosted by Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
Admission and VIP Options:
General admission is FREE, and seating in the grass or bleacher areas is first-come, first-served starting when gates open at 12 noon on Friday, July 3, 2026.
For those seeking an elevated experience, VIP tables on the floor in front of the stage and private cabanas along the Concho River are available for purchase:
8-Top VIP Tables:
Located near the stage, include admission for 8 people, premium seating, barbecue dinner, homemade ice cream, a dedicated beer/wine bar, and VIP restrooms.
Price: $650
10’x10’ Cabanas:
Set along the Concho River behind the stage for the ultimate fireworks view. Includes admission for 12, reserved tables and chairs, shade, barbecue dinner, ice cream, drinks, and exclusive amenities.
Price: $1,200
Wristbands will be distributed at the VIP gate on the day of the event. Both tables and cabanas are expected to sell out and can be reserved now by calling Downtown San Angelo, Inc. at (325) 655-2345.
Barbecue Cookout & Ice Cream Party
This year’s VIP dining experience will feature a full barbecue cookout, highlighted by fresh pulled pork sandwiches served with all the traditional trimmings and fixings. From savory sides to zesty sauces, guests can expect an authentic and satisfying Texas barbecue feast. For dessert, VIPs will enjoy Sonny Cleere’s Memorial Ice Cream Party, with fresh-made nitrogen ice cream served from a mobile kitchen by the Arctic N7 Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Company.
For tables or cabanas, follow this link.
Make It a Downtown Celebration
Downtown businesses are encouraged to take part and welcome the estimated 12,000+ attendees expected to fill the area throughout the day. General admission space at the RiverStage and across the river at Neff’s Park is first-come, first-served.
Coolers Allowed inside RiverStage
This year, coolers are allowed inside the RiverStage. However, no glass containers are allowed and no alcohol is allowed inside the coolers due to legal constraints with City of San Angelo ordinances.
Watch Online
Can’t make it in person? The full event will be recorded and rebroadcast on San Angelo LIVE!’s YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter platforms.
Celebrate Independence Day early with music, fireworks, food, and fun for all ages, San Angelo style! Questions?? Email [email protected] or call (325) 655-2345.
Schedule for the 2026 Star-Spangled Banner Concert & Fireworks
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Gates Open |
| 1:00 PM | Oakes Street Bridge Closes |
| 1:00 PM | Pyro - Fireworks Set Up |
| 1:30 PM-3:30 PM | Craft Vendor Arrival & Set Up at Bart Dewitt Park |
| 2:00 PM | Food Vendor Arrival & Set Up at Bart Dewitt Park |
| 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM | Food Trucks open at Farmers Market Pavillion |
| 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Craft & Food Vendors open |
| 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM | Jacob Soto Band Sound Check |
| 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM | Rich O'Toole Band Sound Check |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | SA Community Band Sound Check |
| 5:00 PM | Chadbourne Bridge Closure |
| 5:30 PM | Ice Cream Delivery to SAMFA |
| 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | VIP Check in/Registration on River Stage floor |
| 6:15 PM | HTeaO opens with complimentary tea for VIP guests |
| 6:30 PM | Joint Services Honor Guard Present Colors |
| 6:34 PM | National Anthem - Andrea Thompson, soprano - ASU Music Major |
| 6:38 PM | Pledge - Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts |
| 6:42 PM | Welcome & Invocation |
| 6:45 PM-7:45 PM | Jacob Soto Band |
| 7:00 PM | Food is Served in a Buffet Line in the VIP seating area |
| 7:00 PM | Face Painting & Balloon Making for Kids Station |
| 7:30 PM | Ice Cream is Delivered to River stage and Served |
| 7:45 PM | Costume Contest |
| 8:00 PM-9:00 PM | Rich O'Toole Performance |
| 9:00 PM-9:15 PM | Community Band Warm Up |
| 9:00 PM | Mayor Tom Thompson Speech |
| 9:15 PM-10:00 PM | Community Band Performance & SACB Emcee Intro |
| 9:30 PM-9:50 PM | Fireworks Show (off Oakes St bridge and Celebration Bridge) |
| 10:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 10:05 PM | Community Band performs outgoing music |
Sponsors
- AEP Texas Foundation
- Shelburne Financial Services
- Dynasty Wireline Services - Clay & Terrianna Bomer
- Sendero Energy Solutions
- Shannon Health
- Robert Lee Care Center
- Reece Albert
- Dr. Patrick Moore
- HOAR Construction
- Texas Bank
- First Financial Bank
- San Angelo LIVE!
- Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
- The Bank & Trust
- Glazer's
- Home Motors
- Gandy Ink
- 3D's Plumbing
- Henderson Tractor
- Principal LED
- Representative Drew & Mrs. Clarisa Darby
- CSA
- Packsaddle BBQ
- COSA DC
- Media Advantage
- Texas Pacifico
- Thunderbird Loans
- A+ Fabrication