Neighbors, friends, and families came together in their best red, white, and blue to celebrate Independence Day. See below for a roundup of photos from Buzz-area parades and festivities.

Celebrate 4th of July at Evelyn's Park Conservancy! Enjoy some splash pad fun all day from 8 AM - 8 PM. Join House of Core ...

"It’s not uncommon for a movie to be made that never quite hits the silver screen. What is uncommon is when a movie is made – ...

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Deck out your bikes for the annual parade from West U Elementary down to Colonial Park Pool for a fun and refreshing ...

Enjoy the beloved yearly tradition of the Bellaire 4th of July Parade and Festival with food, music, and fun! Watch or ...

In case you missed it: Find out where our graduating neighbors are heading. Read their favorite elementary school stories, what they wish they had known as kindergarteners, and what will always make ...

A group of knowledgeable master gardeners volunteer in Hermann Park’s bountiful Family Garden, which yields produce that’s donated to local women’s shelters. "Becoming a master gardener requires more ...

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage The Backroom Rumors. Singer Evan Loftin, 19, drummer Lily Pesikoff, 20, and guitarist Bo Farnell, 21, currently pursue their musical ambitions at ...

"Stacy Stidham Anderson calls the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo the great equalizer. 'Where else can you get that many people who have completely different backgrounds to volunteer together?'" For ...

Singer and songwriter Linda Lowe, known as the “Lyric Lady,” is handing over the reins as artistic director of the concert series Writers in the Round to daughter Michelle Caillouet. It’s been Linda’s ...

Two community-minded organizations came together to help Houston’s homeless community. Led by students Michael Pandya, Jenny G-Young Park, and Patricia Hsing, the members of Cub Scouts Pack 130 and ...