Nothing says summer in North Texas like July Fourth parades and fireworks! Below, we've gathered the top spots for your Independence Day festivities. Be sure to check each website before you go — then prepare to be amazed.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
ARTS DISTRICT (DALLAS)
Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, June 28
7 to 9:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
Klyde Warren Park
THURSDAY, JULY 3
ADDISON
Kaboom Town!
Thursday, July 3
5 to 11 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Addison Circle Park
Tickets required for all attendees; addisonkaboomtown.com
SOUTHLAKE
Stars & Stripes
Thursday, July 3
5 to 11 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Southlake Town Square
FRIDAY, JULY 4
ARLINGTON
Arlington Independence Day Parade
Friday, July 4
Parade at 9 a.m., in and around downtown Arlington
FAIR PARK (DALLAS)
Fair Park Fourth
Friday, July 4
5:30 to 10 p.m.
Fair Park
FORT WORTH
Fort Worth’s Fourth
Friday, July 4
Gates open at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Panther Island Pavilion
FRISCO
Frisco Freedom Fest
Friday, July 4
Activities begin at 6 p.m.; fireworks at approx. 9:45 p.m.
Simpson Plaza in Frisco Square
LAKEWOOD (DALLAS)
Lakewood 4th of July Parade
Friday, July 4
Parade at 10 a.m., starts at corner of Lakewood and Cambria boulevards
LITTLE ELM
Red, White & Beach
Friday, July 4
Park opens at 9 a.m.; fireworks at approx. 9:30 p.m.
Little Elm Park
McKINNEY
Red, White and Boom!
Friday, July 4
Parade at 10 a.m., in and around downtown McKinney
Festivities at Towne Lake Park, 6 to 10 p.m.
PARK CITIES
Park Cities 4th of July Parade
Friday, July 4
Parade at 9 a.m., starts at Highland Park Town Hall and ends at Centennial Park (fka Goar Park)
Grand marshal James T. Whorton; donations benefit North Texas Food Bank
PLANO
All American 4th
Friday, July 4
6 to 10 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Collin College, Plano campus
ROCKWALL
4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Friday, July 4
Parade at 11 a.m., starts at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium and ends at Howard Dobbs Elementary School
Festivities at Harry Myers Park, 5 to 9 p.m.
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