Bridge City Gears Up for 2nd Annual “Red, White, & YOU” Celebration, June 27–28
BRIDGE CITY, Texas — Southeast Texans will kick off the Independence Day week a little early when the 2-day “Red, White, & YOU” Celebration returns to the Bridge City Community Center, June 27–28. Gates open at 5 p.m. both evenings, and a portion of every ticket, funnel-cake, and souvenir sold will benefit the Warrior Bonfire Program, a non-profit that serves Purple Heart veterans.
Friday • June 27 — Free Family Fun & Throw-back Hits
Opening night is packed with free entertainment: a Kids Zone, young-entrepreneur marketplace, dunking booth, food-trucks and scores of craft vendors. The live-music bill starts with Southeast Texas’ own Hillbilly Deluxe before headliner Catalina Wine Mixer turns Parkside Drive into a giant sing-along of funky favorites and pop throwbacks.
Saturday • June 28 — Honky-Tonk, Drone Show & Beer Garden
Saturday ups the ante with a Beer Garden, Kids Zone, more vendors and a drone light show after dark. Rising Louisiana crooner Dustin Sonnier tops the stage with steel-guitar-driven honky-tonk swagger, following an opening set by hometown favorite Jace Nunnelly.
Tickets & Admission
- Friday: Free entry for all ages.
- Saturday: $10 general admission; children 6 and under admitted free. Advance sales close at 11:45 p.m. on June 26 via Purplepass.
Why Your Ticket Matters – About the Warrior Bonfire Program
Founded by and for combat-wounded service members, the Warrior Bonfire Program creates stress-free, activity-based retreats—think hunting, fishing, skiing and white-water rafting—that foster camaraderie and therapeutic healing among post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients. Each multi-day event ends with a flag-retirement bonfire, allowing veterans to honor fallen comrades and continue their own journey toward purpose and peace. The 501(c)(3) organization relies on community partners; proceeds from “Red, White, & YOU” will help fund additional retreats for deserving heroes. (warriorbonfireprogram.org)
Plan Your Independence-Weekend Warm-Up
Bring lawn chairs, leave the coolers at home, and get ready for two nights of music, food and patriotic fun— all while supporting veterans who have sacrificed for our freedom. For the latest schedule updates or to buy Saturday tickets, visit Purplepass or follow @RedWhiteYouBCTX on social for the latest.
Fireworks may be for July 4, but in Bridge City the celebration starts one week early—and you’re invited.
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