One of the best things about the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday is the opportunity for a four-day weekend, and North Texas has planned for that and more. Starting this weekend (because the party can’t start early enough), celebrate Independence Day with food, fun, and (of course) fireworks.
We have put together many options for celebrating – there is something for everyone.
Independence Day at Klyde Warren Park
29 June, 7pm to 10pm| 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy.
Grab your picnic blanket and head to Klyde Warren Park to celebrate Independence Day in the heart of downtown Dallas. The free event includes food trucks, live music from Angel White and Grace Tyler, and a fireworks display for the grand finale.
Light up Arlington
June 29, 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.| Downtown Arlington
Bring the whole family to downtown Arlington for a full day of patriotic activities. The event features a wide variety of food options, face painting and a scavenger hunt for the little ones, live entertainment all day, and a fireworks display to cap off the day.
Independence Day celebration in Farmers Branch
July 3, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.| Farmers Branch Historic Park
Celebrate the 4th of July in Farmers Branch with the Independence Day Celebration. The event includes fireworks, food and drinks, a live band and a kid zone.
Kaboom City!
July 3, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.| Addison Circle Park
Voted one of the best fireworks displays by USA Today, Kaboom Town hosts a 25-minute fireworks display accompanied by an air show where you can see skydivers, vintage aircraft and stunt pilots soar through the sky. The event also includes live music, food and drinks. Expect a busy evening as the event attracts around 500,000 spectators annually.
Garland “Red-White & You”
July 3, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.| Garland Square in downtown
If you live near Garland, Red White & You is the fireworks show for you. The event takes place in downtown Garland and features fireworks, music, food, a drone show, and activities for the whole family.
Sensory sensitive 4th of July celebration
July 3, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.| The sound of Cypress Waters
If you or someone you love suffers from particular stress from loud noises and overwhelming environments, check out the Sensory Sensitive Independence Day celebrations. The event includes an LED light show with wristbands distributed among visitors to create a bright, interactive atmosphere. Plus, you can enjoy a range of activities including a petting zoo, candy, face painting, and a tribute to Taylor Swift.
Sparks and streaks
July 3 and 4, 7-10pm, July 4, 9am-1pm| Levy Event Plaza, Heritage Park
The City of Irving is hosting a two-day family event for Independence Day. If you come on the first day, you can expect live music, a drone show, and fireworks. And if you come on the second day, you can enjoy a parade through the Heritage District, carnival games, a pie-eating contest, and more live music.
Fireworks celebration at Six Flags
July 4 to July 6, 9.30 p.m.| Six flags over Texas
For three days, you can watch fireworks at Six Flags Over Texas (if you want to see a selection from all over North Texas). Get your tickets, ride a few rides, then settle in for the show, which starts around 9:30 p.m. each night.
Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival
July 4, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.| Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie
The gates of Lone Star Park open at 3 p.m. and after the last race, the park will light up with a 20-minute fireworks display. In the meantime, you can enjoy horse racing and the family theme park with a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, airbrush tattoo artists and more.
Frisco Roughriders Stars and Stripes Weekend
July 4 to July 6, 7:05 p.m.| 7300 Rough Riders Trl., Frisco
The Rangers’ Double-A team will have three nights of fireworks on and above the field when they take on the Arkansas Travelers. They’re also offering a small deal – a ticket to any of the games on the Fourth of July weekend, a hot dog and a ticket to the Labor Day game for $17.76.
Fair Park Fourth
July 4, 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.| Exhibition Park
Fair Park is hosting another Fourth of July celebration that includes activities for kids, local vendors, live music, food trucks and concession stands. Wait until dark and the sky will light up with fireworks.
Fireworks celebration on the 4th of July
July 4, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.| Grimes Park, DeSoto
DeSoto and Lancaster will co-host an Independence Day party at Grimes Park. Grab a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy live music, kids’ activities, games, food vendors and fireworks.
Independence Day at Reunion Tower
July 4, 8:30 p.m. to midnight| 300 Reunion Blvd.
On your way home from Fair Park Fourth, drive past Reunion Tower, which will be illuminated in honor of Independence Day.
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Bethany Erickson is senior digital editor for D Magazine. She has written about real estate, education policy, the stock market, and crime throughout her career, sometimes all at once. She hates lima beans and 5 a.m. and takes SAT practice tests for fun.
