The best time of the year for barbecues, lakes, and most importantly summer fun has approached us. Yes, you guessed it. It is time for the 4th of July. Our friends at Fox4News have gathered a list of all the activities happening right here in DFW. So get out there and enjoy the holiday season!
Fireworks, food, music, parades and more family fun — it’s all happening across North Texas to celebrate the Fourth of July
. See what’s happening in your neck of the woods.
JULY 4TH EVENTS
Addison, July 3
Kaboom Town
Fireworks and more
www.addisonkaboomtown.com
Allen, June 27
Allen USA Celebration
Free concerts, food, fireworks and more
allenusa.org
Arlington, July 4
Arlington Fourth of July Association Parade
arlington4th.org
Balch Springs, July 4
4th of July Celebration
Fireworks, food and family fun
www.cityofbalchsprings.com
Bedford, July 4
Bigtop 4thFEST
Fireworks, concert and more family fun
www.bedfordtx.gov/4thfest/
Burleson, July 4
Independence Day Celebration
Free concert and fireworks
www.burlesontx.com
Canton, July 4
Chamber of Commerce Parade
visitcantontx.com
College Station, July 4
“I Love America” Celebration at the George Bush Library
Free museum entry, entertainment, fireworks and much more
bushlibrary.tamu.edu
Coppell, July 3 – 4
Spirit of Coppell
Two days of Fourth fun include a parade, food, fireworks and more
coppelltx.gov/special-events-activities/july-4th-parade
Crowley, July 11
Celebration of Freedom
Parade, festival, fireworks display and more
www.ci.crowley.tx.us
Dallas, July 4
Fair Park Fourth
Fireworks, live music, rides, discounted museum admissions and lots more family fun
www.fairpark.org
Denton, July 4
Yankee Doodle Parade
www.cityofdenton.com
Kiwanis Fireworks Show at UNT
www.dentonkiwanisclub.org
Desoto/Lancaster, July 4
Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks, food and family fun
www.ci.desoto.tx.us
Duncanville, July 4
Grand Old Flag Fourth of July Celebration
Parade, festivities
www.duncanville.com
Farmers Branch, July 3-4
Independence Day Celebration
Walking parade, pie eating contest, food, prizes and more
www.fbspecialevents.com
Red, White & Blue Bike Parade
www.facebook.com/FarmersBranchParade
Farmersville, July 4
Sparks of Freedom
Live music, booths and fireworks
www.farmersvilletx.com
Flower Mound, July 4
Independence Fest
Children’s parade, live music, fireworks and much more family fun
www.flower-mound.com/festival
Fort Worth, July 4
Fort Worth’s Fourth
Fun on the river, live music, fireworks and more
forthworthsfourth.com
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic
www.willienelson.com
Texas Motor Speedway – Patriotic Friday Night Drag
www.texasmotorspeedway.com
Frisco, July 3-4
Frisco Freedom Fest
Children’s fun expo, live entertainment, food fest, FC Dallas soccer match, fireworks and more
www.friscofreedomfest.org
Garland, July 4
Star-Spangled Spectacular
Family friendly activities, food, live entertainment, fireworks
visitgarlandtx.com
Grand Prairie, July 4
Lone Stars & Stripes
Racing, family fun, music and fireworks
www.lonestarpark.com
Granbury, July 3-5
Old Fashioned 4th of July
Car show, 5K, parade, live music & fireworks
www.granburychamber.com/4th-july-celebration
Grapevine, July 3-4
Annual Fireworks Extravaganza
www.grapevinetexasusa.com
SummerBlast
Fireworks and family fun every Friday all summer
www.grapevinetexasusa.com/summerblast/
Greenville, July 4
Superbowl Speedway
Race and fireworks
www.superbowlspeedway.com
Gun Barrel City, July 3-4
July Fest
Live music, fireworks, carnival and more
www.gunbarrelcityfestivals.net
Haltom City, July 4
Family 4th
Multi-city fireworks show for North Richland Hills, Haltom City and Richland Hills
www.netarrant.org
Haslet, July 2
Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Celebration
www.haslet.org
Hudson Oaks, July 4
Boomin’ 4th
Fireworks and live music
www.boomin4th.com
Hurst, July 4
Hurst Stars & Stripes
Family fun, live music and fireworks
hursttx.gov
Irving, July 4
Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks show, parade, live music and more
cityofirving.org
Joshua, July 3
Family fun, children’s parade and fireworks at Owl Stadium
www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Joshua-Texas-Administration/104652652287
Lake Cities, July 4
Lake Cities Fourth of July
Parade, carnival rides, live music, fireworks
www.lakedallas.com
Lancaster/Desoto, July 4
Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks, food and family fun
www.ci.desoto.tx.us
Lewisville, July 4
Red White & Lewisville
Fireworks
www.cityoflewisville.com
Mansfield, July 3
Rockin’ Fourth
Rock ‘n roll, recreation and rockets
www.mansfieldtexas.gov
McKinney, July 4
Red, White and Boom
Fireworks, food, live music, car show and much more
www.mckinneytexas.org/index.aspx?nid=830
Mesquite, July 4
Fireworks Extravaganza at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
Sprint Car Nationals and fireworks
devilsbowl.com
North Richland Hills, July 4
Family 4th
Multi-city fireworks show for North Richland Hills, Haltom City and Richland Hills
www.netarrant.org
Plano, July 3-4
All-American Fourth
Community band concert, parade and fireworks show
www.plano.gov
Richardson, July 4
Family 4th of July Celebration
Family fun, picnicking and fireworks
www.cor.net/index.aspx?page=336
Richland Hills, July 4
Family 4th
Multi-city fireworks show for North Richland Hills, Haltom City and Richland Hills
www.netarrant.org
Roanoke, July 3
Roanoke’s 3rd Rocks
Fireworks, live music and family fun
roanoketexas.com
Rockwall, July 4
Fireworks display at Myers Park at dusk
www.rockwall.com
Rowlett, July 4
Fireworks at Bayside
Live music, food, children’s activities, fireworks and more
www.rowlett.com
Sachse, July 3
Red, White & Blue Blast
Music, food, fireworks and more at Heritage Park
www.cityofsachse.com
Seagoville, July 4
Fireworks in the Park
Water slides, food, vendors and fireworks
www.seagoville.us
Southlake, July 3
Stars and Stripes Festival
Family fun, food and fireworks
www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/stars-stripes
The Colony, July 4
Liberty By The Lake
Family fun, food, live entertainment, 5 & 10 K, fireworks and more
libertybythelake.com
Trophy Club, July 4
Independence Day Celebration
5K, parade and fireworks
www.trophyclub.org
Waxahachie, July 3 – 4
Crape Myrtle Festival
Hometown parade, battle of the bands and fireworks
www.waxahachiecvb.com