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Ready, set, sparkle. These North Texas celebrations are bringing the fireworks, live music, family fun and patriotic flair for a star-spangled holiday weekend.
STARS AND STRIPES
JULY 3
SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE | This premier event transforms Southlake’s upscale shopping district into a massive block party honoring the spirit of freedom. Attendees can enjoy multiple stages of live music, patriotic crafts for kids, and an array of festive food options throughout the square. As one of the region's most popular July 3rd celebrations, the night reaches its crescendo with a choreographed fireworks show launched directly over the heart of the city.
HURST STARS & STRIPES
JULY 3
HURST COMMUNITY PARK | A staple for the Mid-Cities, Hurst’s celebration focuses on family fun with a massive children’s area and live music from regional favorites. Because parking at the park is limited, the city provides a popular free shuttle service from North East Mall, making it easy for thousands to gather for the evening. The event is famous for its thunderous fireworks finale, which is widely considered one of the best synchronized displays in the Tarrant County area.
KELLER LIGHTS
JULY 3
KELLER TOWN HALL | Keller kicks off the Fourth of July festivities early with an evening of live entertainment, family activities and community celebration at Keller Town Hall. Guests can enjoy local food vendors, music and festive fun before the night concludes with a fireworks display lighting up the sky. The annual event has become a favorite summertime tradition for families across Northeast Tarrant County.
ARLINGTON INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
JULY 4
DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON | The 61st annual Arlington Independence Day Parade returns as the largest Independence Day parade in Texas and one of the biggest in the United States. As the longest-running annual event in Arlington, it has become a signature community tradition and has been named the Best Parade of Its Size in Texas for the third consecutive year by the Texas Festivals and Events Association. The celebration features patriotic floats, marching bands, and community groups along the Downtown Arlington route.
GRAPEVINE JULY 4TH EXTRAVANGAZA
JULY 4LAKE GRAPEVINE | Celebrating its 44th year, this massive 18-minute pyrotechnic show is launched from the waters of Lake Grapevine, making it visible from parks and lakefront restaurants across the city. Many residents view the show from boats on the water or from the rooftops of the Gaylord Texan and Great Wolf Lodge. The show is set to a custom patriotic soundtrack, creating a majestic reflection over the lake that defines the holiday for the Grapevine community. Photos Courtesy of Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
FORT WORTH'S FOURTH
JULY 4PANTHER ISLAND PAVILION | Held along the banks of the Trinity River with the downtown skyline as a backdrop, this is the largest fireworks display in North Texas. Visitors can spend the afternoon floating in tubes on the river, watching F-16 flyovers, and enjoying live Texas country music. The event is a massive patriotic bash that concludes with a pyrotechnic show of scale and intensity that draws tens of thousands to the riverbank.