The Houston skyline will be lit up on the Fourth of July by thousands of fireworks, but Thursday morning, hidden behind a treeline, a crew of six was hard at work, carefully arranging the explosives at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park.

HOUSTON — As the Fourth of July approaches, so does Houston’s biggest celebration: Shell Freedom Over Texas. The event will bring tens of thousands of people to Eleanor Tinsley Park along Allen Parkway.

The slate of local events features live music, food and drinks, family-friendly activities and, of course, fireworks displays.