A footlong pizza hot dog? Yes, please. Credit: Macey Kohne-Sanchez

Pizza Glizzies at Pizaro’s Pizza 

Friday and Sunday, open to close

11177 Katy; 1000 West Gray 

Pizaro’s Pizza is putting a pizza spin on the classic hot dog with its limited-time Pizza Glizzies, available July 3 and 5 only. Choose from the Chili & Cheese, Chicago Dog or Classic, each served on house-made pizza dough for $16. The pizzeria will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

Fourth of July Backyard BBQ at Long Weekend

Saturday, opens at 11 a.m.

2044 East TC Jester

Long Weekend invites folks to its July 4 Backyard BBQ starting at 11 a.m. with live music, a dunk tank and family-friendly activities. The all-day party includes bbq plates, hot dogs and casual bites alongside frozen patriotic cocktails, whiskey pours, $1 off domestic beers and Jell-O shots.

Liberty & Lux Fireworks Party at FORME

Saturday, 6 to 10 p.m.

5501 LaBranch

Liberty & Lux takes over the 12th-floor pool deck at,, for a fireworks-viewing party featuring an open bar, passed bites from Lucilleโ€™s 1913, live music and DJ sets. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and tickets range from $125 to $5,000 with proceeds benefiting Street Art for Mankindโ€™s public art initiative.

Fourth of July Rooftop Party at Tejas Brewery 

Saturday, 7 p.m. 

2101 Summer 

Catch Houston’s Freedom Over Texas fireworks from Tejas Brewery’s rooftop during this 21-and-up celebration. Tickets are $30 and include admission, live music and your first beer, with doors opening at 7 p.m.

World Cup Watch Parties and Specials

All weekend long

Houstonโ€™s restaurants, bars and breweries are going all in on the World Cup celebrations this summer. Check out our guide to the best World Cup watch parties across Houston and our roundup of World Cup food and drink specials, featuring everything from match-day viewing events and giant screens to limited-time cocktails, international menus and fan-friendly promotions running throughout the World Cup. 

For more Fourth of July food and fun across Houston, see our full roundup: Fireworks, Burgers and Booze: Houstonโ€™s Fourth of July Lineup

Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.