Celebrate Independence Day at Houston’s home for American decorative arts, the perfect place to celebrate America’s birthday in style. Bayou Bend presents its fifth annual July 4th blow-out. Ring in the fourth with an extravaganza that includes Americana performers, crafts, activities and refreshments. Don’t forget to sign the oversized Declaration of Independence before leaving.

Dianna Terrace Schedule:

1:15 p.m.- Betsy Ross: American Hero presented by Constance O'Brien
2:30 p.m.- Sousa Marches, presented by Paragon Brass Ensemble
3:15 p.m.- Reading: Declaration of Independence (cake ceremony follows)
4 p.m.- American Jazz presented by the Luxury Trio

Crafts, Tours, Demonstrations and Treats Schedule:

1-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.
Soldiers of the American Revolution by John Keahey
Children's Craft Activities in the Kilroy Center and on the Diana Lawn
First floor tours with stationed docents (1-3 p.m. only)