Oh, you already celebrate being a Texan every day anyway? Us, too. But make it official as the Lone Star State celebrates the day “Texas became Texas” at these awesome Texas Independence Day celebrations happening across Texas. Before you go, check out our list of Texas must-haves below. We have a feeling there might be a Texas landmark tee or mouth-watering BBQ that you must have to celebrate appropriately.
Austin – Texas Independence Day Parade
Austin’s annual Texas Independence Day parade is back again for another great year at the Congress Avenue Bridge. Arrive at 8:30am to snag your spot in time for the start of the parade at 9:30am for the March 3rd celebration.
Washington – Washington on the Brazos State Park
March 1 – 3, you can experience living history, live music, traditional crafts and firing demonstrations at the state park—all with zero admission and parking fees in honor of Texas’ birthday celebration.
Granbury — Texas Independence Day Celebration of North Texas
Granbury’s celebration starts March 1st, with exhibitors and a parade in its Historic Downtown Square followed by live music and events happening daily through the weekend.
Luckenbach — Texas Independence Day Celebration
For a musical take on this year’s Texas Independence Day, head to Luckenbach on March 3rd and witness an Official Texas Flag retirement ceremony, followed by live music by Doug Moreland and K.R. Woods.
Handmade with materials from the villages of Mexico and sold in Dallas. These tops are truly one-of-a-kind and must-haves for all.
Remember that hunk from How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days? Yeah.. he’s from Texas. These Texas prayer candles, made in Austin, are the perfect gift for any Texan. Shop political and historical figures such as the Bush family and Beto O’Rourke or celebs that were born in Texas like Matthew and Beyonce!
Just like everything is bigger in Texas, everything tastes better when it’s in the shape of the Lone Star State. Wake up every morning and enjoy a Texas-shaped waffle.
Did you know Texas is home to its very own variety of freshwater pearls? Well, more specifically, the Concho Pearl can only be found in the Concho River in West Texas. Take home a literal piece of Texas in natural shades of pink, peach and purple at Legend Jewelers in San Angelo.
Fredericksburg.
Bring a little bit of Texas to your doorstep with wildflowers that, when in season, light up the highways and back roads of Texas. Planting the seeds and seeing the beauty grow brings the Texas spirit alive.
We’ve all heard of “boots with the spurs,” but what about a necktie with a spur? Holland’s of San Angelo rose to fame when its owner created the spur tie clip. Some of the first men to receive one of these coveted pieces include President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Vice President John Nance Garner and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn.
Missing Texas? This candle will take you back to your Texas roots and all the way to your hometown with the Texas Collection. These candles are one of a kind, just like the Lone Star State.
Flip burgers Texas style by using this custom, stainless steel spatula with the State of Texas laser cut into it.
Here in Texas, we take our food very seriously. Learn from the best with our favorite Texas cookbook, Breakfast in Texas: Recipes for Elegant Brunches, Down-Home Classics, and Local Favorites.
You can ship four half-gallons of the “best ice cream in the country” to your underprivileged friends who can’t swing by and pick up a carton of Blue Bell for themselves.
For those occasions when your Stetson and spurs might be considered “too much,” Paris Texas Apparel Co. ties come to the rescue.
Texas Monthly, Forbes and even The New York Times have featured the mesquite smoked peppered beef tenderloin from Perini Ranch.
The selection of styles and brands at Cavender’s is hard to beat. And there’s nothing better than a new pair of boots from the Fort Worth Stock Yards.
San Antonio.
Yes, you can actually buy a flag that’s been flown over the Alamo. Choose an American or Texas flag, and enter the date you’d like it flown over the Alamo before they send it to you.
What better way to proclaim your love for Texas than with a t shirt? These “Ain't Texas” shirts are a must-have in any Texan’s wardrobe.
Jeanne’s pralines out of Lamesa, TX are known for being the richest, chewiest, most decadent Texas treat around.
Austin’s El Arroyo is the Tex-Mex restaurant with a personality the size of Texas. Known for the cheeky messages on its marquee sign, Texans and other clever people can now enjoy them in a three-volume book series.
Tyler.
“Amazing” and “delicious” are just a few words commonly used to describe Greenberg smoked turkeys. Odds are that if you live in Texas, you’ve sampled a Greenberg turkey, but did you know that they come from Tyler, Texas? Now you can order and ship a Greenberg turkey to any location in the U.S.!
Sure, you always carry Texas in your Heart, but now you can literally carry Texas with you wherever you go with this printed Texas Tote from Newton Supply Co.
Dallas.
Don’t miss Texas watchmaker Jack Mason! Watches made from fine leather, designed in-house, and crafted by fellow Texan, Jack Mason, are a must-have. Spotlights are shining on this company from every direction as they continue to create quality watches unlike any other.
