San Angelo's A Star-Spangled Banner Concert and Fireworks
San Angelo LIVE! presents "A Star-Spangled Banner Concert and Fireworks" on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the Bill Aylor, Jr. Memorial RiverStage, 16 E. Avenue A, in downtown San Angelo. The festivities are part of the 5th annual event called A Star-Spangled Banner Concert and Fireworks hosted by Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
SAN ANGELO, TX - San Angelo LIVE! and Downtown San Angelo, Inc. are teaming up once again to present the 5th Annual "A Star-Spangled Banner Concert and Fireworks" on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Bill Aylor Jr. Memorial RiverStage, 16 E. Avenue A in downtown San Angelo.
The centerpiece of the celebration is a rousing performance by the San Angelo Community Band, a local ensemble made up of area musicians. The concert will culminate in the dramatic finale of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, synchronized with a massive fireworks display and authentic cannon fire from Fort Concho's artillery stationed across the Concho River.
This year's fireworks show promises to be the biggest and best yet, engineered and choreographed by pyrotechnics expert Greg "Fly" Schatt, a familiar name from two decades of explosive shows at the San Angelo Rodeo. The fireworks will begin approximately 45 minutes after sunset, around 9:35 p.m., following a cannon blast from Fort Concho that signals the start of the 1812 Overture.
****Pre-Fireworks Entertainment: 12 Mile Takes the Stage
Before the sky lights up, VIP guests at tables and cabanas will enjoy a live performance by 12 Mile, a rising Texas Country band from San Angelo. Known for their charting hits "Sing Along" and "The Bottle," 12 Mile has shared the stage with Texas legends like Pat Green, Cory Morrow, and the Texas Tornados. Whether playing a quick one-hour set or an all-night four-hour show, their energetic style and engaging stage presence always deliver.
****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.
For those seeking an elevated experience, VIP tables and private cabanas 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: $600 per table ($75 per person in advance, $85 per person day-of).
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 per cabana ($100 per person).
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 at Stubwire or 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 BBQ 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.
****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!
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