The July 4^th BIG Backyard Barbecue is back! This Independence Day tradition kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and includes live entertainment, great food, events for the kids and a fabulous fireworks display.

Guests are invited to visit the Patriotic Outpost presented by the Katy Area Veterans of Foreign War (VFW), Post 9182, and stock up on all things red, white and blue.  All proceeds benefit Katy Area VFW programs for active and retired military personnel and their families.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase from LaCenterra restaurants and specialty retailers. Fish City Grill, Nestlé Toll House Café and The Wine Next Door will offer courtyard service.  Picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs permitted.  (No outside alcohol allowed.)

Overflow parking available courtesy of Cinco Ranch High School and Cinco Ranch Junior High.  Katy area Boy Scouts of America will again serves as LaCenterra’s ambassadors providing assistance and volunteer support throughout the event.

The BIG Backyard Barbecue is made possible with the generous support of its sponsors:  Amstar Group, Cross Creek Ranch, Katy Magazine, Members Choice Credit Union, Kasasa, Encore Group, Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Katy Hand & General Surgery, P.A., Tejas Contractors, Inc., The Vista Companies, BounceU and FASTSIGNS of Katy.