Texas celebrates its independence from Mexico during the months of February, March and April—with a series of historical reenactments, parades, music and family fun. From the siege at the Alamo and the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence, to the final defeat of Mexican forces at San Jacinto—experience Texas history by attending some of these Independence Day festivities .
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-1391
www.thealamo.org
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Event schedule
The San Antonio Living History Association presents a reenactment of the historical events that started the Alamo Siege for Texas Independence, beginning with a march to the Alamo and Santa Ana demanding a surrender. There will be exhibits, cannon demonstrations, music and living history tours of the original Alamo compound. For accommodations, click here.
March 2–3: Texas Independence Day in Granbury
Granbury Square Plaza
205 E Pearl St
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 881-5490
march2texas.com
Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Event schedule
Relive Texas history in the 1880’s with Granbury’s Texas Independence celebrations, sponsored by the Historic Granbury Merchants. There will be plenty of live music, living history presentations, food and a huge street dance at the end of the evening. For accommodations, click here.
March 2–3: Anniversary of Texas’ Declaration of Independence
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
23400 Park Road 12
Washington, TX 77880
(936) 878-2214
birthplaceoftexas.com
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event schedule
Celebrate the birth of the Texas Republic at the official site where the declaration was adopted. The 2-day festival features historic demonstrations, reenactments, music, traditional crafts and vendors spreading out along a trail between the Visitors Center to the Star of the Republic Museum and Barrington Farm. For accommodations, click here.
March 2: Texas Independence Day in Luckenbach Texas
412 Luckenbach Town Loop
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3224
luckenbachtexas.com
Time: 12 p.m.
Kick up your heels in Luckenbach with plenty of live music, a parade featuring hundreds of horses and wagons, an official Texas flag retirement ceremony with the Texas Rangers and a boot scoot in the dance hall with Dusty Britches & The Rhythm Ranch Hands. For accommodations, click here.
March 9–10: Remembering the Alamo Weekend
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-1391
www.thealamo.org
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event schedule
The San Antonio Living History Association presents the anniversary of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo featuring a historical reenactment that includes Texan fighters, Solado Soldiers and the Women of the Alamo. There will also be historical exhibits, weapons demonstrations, photos with Texas heroes and plenty of kid’s activities throughout the day.
March 23–24: Presidio La Bahia Annual Goliad Massacre
US Hwy 183 (77A)
Goliad, TX 77963
(361) 645-3752
presidiolabahia.org
Time: 9 a.m.
Event schedule
This historical mission, dating back to1721 and moved to its present location in 1749, is the only Spanish Colonial mission complex left in Texas— and one of the last that remains in North America. The Goliad Massacre Living History Program is a two-day reenactment of the battle of Coleto Creek with battles, skirmishes and other historical demonstrations. There is a popular candlelight tour demonstrating the events on the night before the massacre. The candle light tour is limited to 700 tickets and usually sells out by Saturday afternoon. For accommodations, click here.
April 20: San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
3523 Independence Parkway South
LaPorte, TX 77571
(281) 479-2431
sanjacinto-museum.org
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Battle of San Jacinto was the final fight to secure independence from Mexico and while it only lasted 18-minutes, the slaughtering of Mexican troops lasted for hours. The reenactment is the largest in the state and is filled with horses, cannons and pyrotechnics. Plenty of state historical groups are present in period clothes, and there is non-stop activities going on throughout the day, including: exhibits, music, entertainment, food and games. Visitors can also ride the elevator to the top of the monument for panoramic views, tour the battle grounds and visit the Battleship Texas. For accommodations, click here.
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