Hey, Denton MacaroniKID families! Looking for the perfect spot to celebrate Independence Day? North Texas has an amazing lineup of family friendly events filled with parades, fireworks, live music, and delicious food. Whether you're into small-town charm or big city celebrations, there's something for everyone. Let's check out some of the best spots to celebrate the 4th of July with your loved ones!
Arlington Independence Day Parade on Thursday
arlington4th.org
Bedford, July 4
Bedford 4thFest
Live music, kid zone, food trucks and a fireworks show
bedfordtx.gov/4thfest
Burleson, July 4
Red, White & BTX
Parade, live music and fireworks
www.burlesontx.com/1780/Red-White-BTX
Coppell, June 29 & July 4
Celebrate Coppell: Party in the Park and Parade
Food, live music and fireworks on Saturday night, followed by a parade on Thursday
www.coppelltx.gov/932/Celebrate-Coppell
Crowley, July 6
Celebration of Freedom
Festival, fireworks and more
www.ci.crowley.tx.us/recservices/page/celebration-freedom-0
Dallas, June 29 & July 3-4
Klyde Warren Park Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks, live music, food trucks and family fun on Saturday
www.klydewarrenpark.org/events-programming/independence-day-celebration
Sensory Sensitive Independence Day Celebration
Patriotic light show and alternative festivities for people and pets with noise sensitivity on Wednesday
thesoundtx.com/sensory-sensitive-4th-of-july-celebration/
Fair Park Fourth
Festival, food, live music and a fireworks show in Fair Park on Thursday
www.fairparkdallas.com/events/detail/fair-park-fourth-2024
Denton, June 29 & July 3
Independence Day in Denton
Liberty 5K Run & Walk and Yankee Doodle Parade on Saturday, Fourth of July Jubilee with a drone show on Wednesday
www.cityofdenton.com/954/Independence-Day
DeSoto/Lancaster, July 4
Fourth of July Fireworks Show and Concert
Live music, games, food, vendors and a fireworks show at Grimes Park
www.eventbrite.com/o/desoto-parks-and-recreation-department-18166832843
Duncanville, July 4
Independence Day Celebration
Parade, food, live music, and fireworks
www.duncanvilletx.gov/news/featured_news/duncanville_red_white_and_bbq_celebration
Farmers Branch, July 1
Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks, live music, and more
www.farmersbranchtx.gov/939/Independence-Day-Celebration
Farmersville, July 4
Sparks of Freedom
Food, vendors, games and fireworks
www.farmersvillefdtx.org/sparks-of-freedom-24
Flower Mound, July 4
Independence Fest
Parade, fireworks, live music, car show and more
www.flower-mound.com/731/Independence-Fest
Fort Worth, July 4
Fort Worth's Fourth
Festival, food, live music, fireworks and more
fortworthsfourth.com
Frisco, July 3-4
Frisco Freedom Fest
Parade, races, games, food, fireworks and more
friscofreedomfest.org
Grand Prairie, July 3
Long Stars and Stripes Fireworks Festival
Racing, family fun, music and fireworks
www.lonestarpark.com/event/thoroughbred-racing-season-lone-stars-stripes-fireworks-festival/
Granbury, July 4-7
Hometown 4th of July Festival
Live music, food, vendors, a parade and a fireworks show on Thursday
granburychamber.com/hometown-4th-of-july/
Grapevine, July 4
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Fireworks over Lake Grapevine set to patriotic music
www.grapevinetexasusa.com/summertime-in-grapevine/events/july-fourth-fireworks/
Gun Barrel City, July 27
July Fest
Live music, fireworks and more
www.gunbarrelcity.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=20
Haltom City, July 3
Northeast Tarrant Family 4th Fireworks
Family-friendly fireworks display
www.netarrant.org
Hudson Oaks, July 4
Boomin' 4th
Fireworks and live music
www.hudsonoaks.com/Visitors/eventscoho/July-4th-Event
Hurst, July 3
Hurst Stars & Stripes
Family fun, live music, food and fireworks
www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15067/112?curm=7&cury=2023
Irving, July 3-4
Sparks & Stripes
Fireworks and drone show on Wednesday, parade and live music Thursdayy
www.cityofirving.org/1289/Sparks-Stripes-Fourth-of-July-Celebratio
Lake Cities, June 29
Lake Cities 4th of July
Parade, festival and fireworks for Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek and Shady Shores
www.lakedallas.com/210/Lake-Cities-4th-of-July
Lancaster/DeSoto, July 4
Fourth of July Fireworks Show and Concert
Live music, games, food, vendors and a fireworks show at Grimes Park
www.eventbrite.com/o/desoto-parks-and-recreation-department-18166832843
Lewisville, July 2
Celebrate Independence Day
Fireworks and live music
www.cityoflewisville.com/Home/Components/News/News/7398/710
Mansfield, July 3
Mansfield Rocks
Events and fireworks
www.mansfieldtexas.gov/793/Mansfield-Rocks
McKinney, July 4
Red, White and Boom
Fireworks, live music, parade and more
www.mckinneytexas.org/830/Red-White-and-BOOM
Midlothian, July 3
Independence Day Fireworks
Patriotic fireworks show
www.midlothian.tx.us/708/Independence-Day-Fireworks
Northlake, July 6
Northlake Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks show, live music, food trucks and adult beverages
www.facebook.com/events/s/independence-day-celebration-a/337038742759457/
North Richland Hills, July 3
Northeast Tarrant Family 4th Fireworks
Family-friendly fireworks display
www.netarrant.org
Park Cities, July 4
Fourth of July Parade
Patriotic parade benefitting the North Texas Food Bank
parkcitiesrotary.org/sitepage/4th-of-july-parade/
Plano, July 4
All American 4th
Fireworks, food, family fun and games
plano.gov/1042/All-American-4th
Richardson, July 4
Family 4th Celebration
Concessions, kid activities, patriotic salute concert and fireworks
www.cor.net/departments/parks-recreation/community-events/family-4th-celebration
Richland Hills, July 3
Northeast Tarrant Family 4th Fireworks
Family-friendly fireworks display
www.netarrant.org
Roanoke, July 3
Roanoke's 3rd of July
Fireworks, live music and family fun
www.roanoketexas.com/250/Roanokes-3rd-of-July
Rockwall, July 4
4th of July Celebration
Parade, live music, food trucks and fireworks show
www.rockwall.com/July4th.asp
Rowlett, July 4
Fireworks on Main
Fireworks, live music, family fun and more
www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/780/Fireworks-on-Main
Sachse, July 3
Red, White and Blue Blast
Music, food, fireworks and more at Heritage Park
www.cityofsachse.com/367/Red-White-and-Blue-Blast
Scurry, July 3
The Scurry Freedom Fest
Tractor parade, live music, food, family fun and fireworks
www.facebook.com/Scurry-Freedom-Fest-435532176621607/
Seagoville, June 28
Fireworks in the Park
Fireworks, vendors and more
www.seagoville.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1064
Southlake, July 3
Stars and Stripes Festival
Family fun, food, and fireworks
www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/stars-and-stripes/
Sunnyvale, June 28
Sunnyfest Celebration
Fireworks, drone show, food, family fun and live music
www.townofsunnyvale.org/600/Sunnyfest-2024
The Colony, July 4
Liberty by the Lake
Fireworks, parade, races, family fun and more
www.thecolonytx.gov/609/Liberty-By-The-Lake
Trophy Club, July 4
Fourth of July Celebration
Food, family fun, live music and fireworks show
www.trophyclub.org/292/Fireworks-Celebration
Watauga, July 3
Northeast Tarrant Family 4th Fireworks
Family-friendly fireworks display
www.netarrant.org
Waxahachie, July 3-4
Crape Myrtle Festival
Parade, fireworks and more
www.waxahachiecvb.com/events/2024/crape-myrtle-festival-and-fireworks2
Weatherford, July 4
Spark in the Park
Concert and fireworks show
www.experienceweatherford.com/events/2024/sparkinthepark2024
Wilmer, June 28
Sparks Fireworks Show and Celebration
Fireworks show, food, music and more
www.cityofwilmer.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=333
We hope this guide helps you find the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day with your family. From parades to fireworks and everything in between, North Texas has it all.
Check our calendar here. Did we miss any great celebrations? Shoot us an email at davidr@macaronikid.com.
Happy 4th of July!
