GALVESTON.COM: Coming up this July 2011 on Galveston Island

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If you're looking for a change of scenery to celebrate Independence Day, Galveston Island is just the place to make your holiday weekend a true get-a-way. From fireworks over the beach to a traditional hometown parade in the island's historical downtown district, Galveston will offer a plethora of special activities July 1-4.

To kick off the fun, Moody Gardens will hold its Bands on the Sand concert series Friday, July 1 featuring local band Intercoastal Pirates followed by a fireworks display over Offatts Bayou. Moody Gardens will also host concerts and fireworks July 2 and 3. Each event will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Moody Gardens' Palm Beach.

On the 4th of July, Galveston Island will celebrate with its annual downtown parade at 10 a.m. featuring a procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers. The parade will begin at Santa Fe and 25th streets and continue through downtown before ending at the Galveston Railroad Museum for a patriotic celebration with live music and refreshments. The event is organized by the Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership and Galveston County Marine Corps League.

That evening, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico at 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard. The beachfront fireworks display -- sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees -- will begin at 9:15 p.m.

Magic, comedy and Las Vegas-style illusions will entertain you 4th of July weekend at The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show coming to the Moody Gardens Hotel. Daily shows will be offered at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., June 30 through July 7. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for kids ages 3-12.

On July 2, the island will host Movie Night on The Strand featuring a free showing of the film Ocean's 11. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. at Saengerfest Park (23rd and Strand) in downtown Galveston.

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