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San Antonio celebrates America’s 250th with parade, festival and fireworks

Published: July 4, 2026 at 4:23 PM

Thousands of people filled downtown San Antonio on Saturday for a 12-hour Stars and Stripes Fourth of July celebration, marking America’s 250th anniversary with a 5K, parade, food, live music, and fireworks.

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