Big Bang Celebration Schedule
2019 Schedule
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Wednesday July 3rd
9:30am – "10 Birds You Can Know by Ear" - Free Porch Talk at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Nature Center
5:00pm - 8:00pm – Downtown Farmer's Market at Art Center of Corpus Christi
8:00pm - Midnight – Robert Earl Keen and Tyler Childers at American Bank Center
8:00pm – Cody Canada & the Departed / Steven James & the Jaded at Brewster Street Ice House
Thursday July 4th
7:00am - Four for the Fourth 4 Mile Road Run, Solomon Oritz Center with Special Award for most patriotic runner
9:00am – Inaugural Fajitaville Patriot Paddle Out on North Beach honoring our Military Service Members and their Families
10:00am – Independence Day Patriotic Ceremony at Sherrill Park, hosted by the Corpus Christi Mayor's Committee on Veteran's Affairs
3:00pm - 6:00pm – Mayor's Big Bang Celebration Family Fun & Music Zones at Water's Edge Park (Pony Rides, games, face-painting, entertainment)
- Noon - 3:00pm – DJ Choppie Chops
- 3:00pm - 3:05pm – Welcome - Mayor Joe McComb
- 3:00pm - 3:05pm – National Anthem - Stephanie Lewis
- 3:05pm - 3:20pm – Botanical Gardens, Reptile and Bird Show
- 3:25pm - 3:35pm – Lanky the Clown
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm – Chicas Rock
- 5:05pm - 5:10pm – Lanky the Clown
- 5:10pm - 5:15pm – Ridge Hammonds
- 5:15pm - 6:00pm – The Dream
3:00pm - 10:00 pm – Texas Mud Fest at South Texas Speedway
6:00pm – Mayor's Big Bang Celebration Parade presented by Flint Hills Resources
6:00pm - 9:15pm – Two Tons of Steel featuring Ty Dietz at Waves Resort featuring Schlitterbahn
6:15pm – Corpus Christi Hooks vs. Midland RockHounds at Whataburger Field
7:00pm - 9:30pm – Music at Cole Park will be provided by DJ Abel Bocanegra – Skip Entertainment
7:00pm – Red, White & Boom Fireworks Viewing Party from the Flight Deck of the USS Lexington Museum
7:00pm – 21+ VIP Viewing Party at Holiday Inn Downtown, $20 per person
7:00pm - 10:00pm – Fireworks viewing - Celebrate the red, white, and blue with a fin-tastic view at the Texas State Aquarium
7:00pm - 10:00pm – Open Mic Night at Mesquite Street Comedy Club
8:00pm - 10:00pm – Corpus Christi Camerafest - Fireworks on the Bay - bring a camera and tripod to Oleander Beach for tips on capturing fireworks
8:00pm - Jazz Night at The Gold Fish
8:00pm - The OddFellas at Executive Surf Club
8:00pm - RetroVibe at Pier 99 Fourth of July
8:00pm – Diamond's Edge at Brewster Street Ice House
9:00pm - Harbor Bridge Light Show sponsored by Stellar Energy (choreographed to music 92.7FM, 95.5FM, and 1440AM)
9:30pm - 10:00pm – Mayor's Big Bang Celebration Fireworks presented by H-E-B
Friday July 5th
10:00am - 5:00pm – Frost First Dollar Day at Art Museum of South Texas
10:00am - Midnight – Texas Mud Fest at South Texas Speedway
5:00pm - 10:00pm – Corpus Christi Food Truck Summerfest 2019 at Water's Edge Park
5:30pm - 9:00pm – First Friday ARTWALK - Artesian Park
5:30am - 9:00pm – ARTWALK Dollar After Dark at Art Museum of South Texas
6:15pm – Corpus Christi Hooks vs. Midland RockHounds at Whataburger Field
7:00pm - 9:00pm – Saxy Friday's at Bella Luna Downtown
8:00pm – The Spazmatics at Brewster Street Ice House
9:00pm – Vitamin R - a Tribute to Chevelle at House of Rock
Saturday July 6th
9:00am - 10:00am – "Wacky Wetland Adaptations" - Free Guided Nature walk at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Nature Center
9:00am - 10:15am – SUP Yoga & Fitness with Water Dog Floating Yoga at Cooper's Alley L-Head
9:00am - Noon – Southside Farmers' Market
10:00am - Midnight – Texas Mud Fest at South Texas Speedway
Noon - 6:00pm – Corpus Christi Mystic Market Holistic Fair at Emerald Beach Hotel
Noon - Midnight – Corpus Christi Food Truck Summerfest 2019 at Water's Edge Park
6:15pm – Corpus Christi Hooks vs. Midland RockHounds at Whataburger Field
7:00pm - 9:00pm – Piano Jazz Saturday's at Bella Luna Downtown
8:00pm – Kyle Park w/ Robert Ray at Brewster Street Ice House
9:00pm – Summer Splash Bash ft. Peso Peso and Friends at House of Rock
9:30pm - 1:30am – Another Level at Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon
Sunday July 7th
10:00am - 2:00pm – Jazz Brunch at Eats Epicurea Restaurant and Bar
Noon - 10:00pm – Corpus Christi Food Truck Summerfest 2019 at Water's Edge Park
4:00pm - 7:00pm – Frida Fanatics Festival at Communitea
6:15pm – Corpus Christi Hooks vs. Midland RockHounds at Whataburger Field
7:00pm - 8:45pm – Corpus Christi FC Soccer Game at Jack Dugan Soccer Stadium