Houstonians braved the heat to celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, festivals and fireworks. Click on any picture to open our photo slideshow of Houston celebrating Independence Day.

The Bellaire Cardinals little league team attend the City of Bellaire’s Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival
Aarya Oza, 10, keeps herself cool using a handheld fan at the Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival on Independence Day
People ride classic cars on South Rice Avenue participating in the City of Bellaire’s Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival
Vir Oza, right, 8, uses his hat to fan himself while holding a battery powered handheld hand at the Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival
People ride classic cars on South Rice Avenue participating in the City of Bellaire’s Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival
Lulu Forero, 8, rests inside a 1952 Citroën Traction 11BL
Heroes of ’76 member Past Commander Tom Boone, 60, attends the 128th Annual Friendswood 4th of July Celebration at Stevenson Park
Carrie Mendenhall, Todd Mendenhall, and their daughter Cara Ruch participate in the Pledge of Allegiance at the 128th Annual Friendswood 4th of July Celebration
Yellow Rose Ghostbusters’ Alex Spence, 32, passes a refreshment to his fellow Ghostbuster Cory Micheletti, right, 43, at the 128th Annual Friendswood 4th of July Celebration
The Bellaire Cardinals little league team attend the City of Bellaire’s Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival
Sara Panter, 4, plays with her father Daniel Panter, 41, while enjoying the recreational activities at the 128th Annual Friendswood 4th of July Celebration at Stevenson Park
A child rock climbs at the 128th Annual Friendswood 4th of July Celebration at Stevenson Park
Fireworks over the Houston skyline

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Marie D. De Jesús is the director of photography for the Houston Landing. She was previously a staff photojournalist for the Houston Chronicle, where she concentrated on developing relationships with...