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July Houston Events and Festivals

Including the Reliant World Series of Dog Shows and more

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July Houston Events and Festivals
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July Events and Festivals

This is a guide to the Houston events and festivals that take place this month. Add these to your calendar of things to do.

Arthouston

If you're an art enthusiast, Arthouston is a must-see. Essentially, it's a walk you take at night where you get to peruse near forty different art galleries.

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BP Power of Freedom Festival

This one here celebrates July 4th. It takes place downtown and features the usual festival festivities, with the notable exception of having a renowned fireworks display. I've never completely understood the relationship between fireworks and freedom, but whatever. This is still fun.

Red, Hot and Blue Festival

I'm always a fan of festivals that you do not have to pay to get into to. This is another July 4th celebration, except this one takes place in the Woodlands.

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Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows

More than 12,000 dogs (and their handlers) from around the country will descend upon Houston to participate in the Reliant World Series of Dog Shows. Not sure what else you need to know besides that.

See the Pooches of the World Series of Dog Shows

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Fourth of July at Miller at Miller Outdoor Theatre

The two notable draws here: a live rendition of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and a 16 cannon salute. How cool is that?

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