Summer is officially here, Dallas! Start it off with a bang at the DFW Fourth of July celebrations. Whether you’re looking for live bands, fireworks, parades, or a 5k, the area has everything in store for Independence Day this year. Check out our article below for the most epic Fourth of July celebrations in Dallas and surrounding areas.
1. Addison Kaboom Town
Renowned as one of the premier fireworks displays in the country, Addison Circle Park is gearing up to host an estimated 400,000 visitors for its annual Kaboom Town extravaganza.
Scheduled for July 3rd, the Independence Day festival promises an action-packed lineup, including gourmet food trucks, live music performances from the Elton Johns and Emerald City AllStars, air show performances, a Patriotic Playground, Lady Liberty Bar, a Presentation of Colors, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
📅 July 3
📍Addison Circle Park, Addison, TX 75001
2. Fair Park Fourth
Fair Park Fourth invites the entire community to a free celebration packed with excitement for all ages. Families can enjoy interactive games for kids, browse local vendors, catch live performances, and indulge in a wide variety of food truck fare and concessions.
As the sun sets, a dazzling fireworks display will light up the Dallas skyline. The event spans across Fair Park, with indoor, air-conditioned spaces available for cooling off throughout the day.
📅 July 4, 4:30 pm – 10 pm
📍 Cotton Bowl Stadium
3. Fort Worth’s Fourth – Panther Island Pavilion
The Panther Island Pavilion is set to host one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in DFW this Fourth of July. Fort Worth’s Fourth returns for its 18th year, with a festive and free celebration filled with live music, cold drinks, activities for the kids, fireworks, and more along the Trinity River bank!
📅 July 4, 5 pm
📍Panther Island Pavilion
4. Frisco Freedom Fest
Kicking off on July 3rd, the City of Frisco will host its official two-day. Fourth of July celebration honoring military and veterans. Day One will take place at Kaleidoscope Park featuring a corn hole tournament, Paws and Stripes canine processions, a drone show, and Party in the USA 5K.
On Fourth of July, the event will feature an exciting array of Americana activities ranging from live music, to a classic car show, roller skating rink, and all sorts of free entertainment topped off with a sensational fireworks display.
📅 July 3-4, 6 pm – 10 pm
📍Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Pkwy
📍Simpson Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.
5. Flower Mound Independence Fest
Headlined by Grand Ole Opry and multi-platinum artist Chris Jansen, Flower Mound Independence Fest will feature a packed evening of fun for the whole family! Slated events for this year’s festival include a vintage car show, Children’s Parade, food trucks, and local vendors, and fireworks!
📅 July 3 – 4, 5 pm
📍Bakersfield Park, 1201 DuncanLn.
6. Plano All-American Fourth
It’s going to be all fun and games at Plano’s All-American Fourth celebration this year! Kicking off at 6 pm on July 4th, the festival is feature free entertainment, food, drinks, and fireworks setting off at 9:30 pm.
📅 July 4, 6 pm – 10 pm
📍Oak Point Event Field, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway
7. Grapevine Fireworks Extravaganza
The 43rd Annual 4th of July Extravaganza will set off with a tremendous fireworks display just shy of 20 minutes synced to patriotic music over Grapevine’s lake parks. Fireworks will launch from Oak Grove Soccer Complex. Officials suggest multiple viewing areas including Oak Grove Park, Rockledge Park, and Katie’s Woods Park.
📅 July 4
📍Meadowmere Park, 9:30 pm
8. Little Elm July Jubilee
Celebrate Fourth of July at the largest beach in North Texas. Hosted at the Little Elm Beach, the celebration will feature live music, vendors, and more family fun all topped off with a patriotic fireworks display!
📅 July 4
📍Little Elm Beach, 701 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, Texas 75068
9. McKinney Red, White & Boom
The City of McKinney’s annual Red, White and BOOM! celebration returns on Friday, July 4, with a full day of patriotic festivities for residents and visitors. The day kicks off in Downtown McKinney with a classic hometown parade followed by the lively Yankee Doodle block party.
In the evening, the celebration moves to Towne Lake Park, the new location for the city’s grand fireworks show. Starting at 6 p.m., visitors can enjoy live music, food vendors, and children’s activities in a scenic lakeside setting. The fireworks finale over Towne Lake will light up the sky after dark. All activities and parking are free.
📅 July 4
📍 Downtown McKinney, Towne Lake Park
10. Irving Stars & Stripes
The DFW-area town of Irving will host two days of Fourth of July fun this year starting on July 3rd! Thursday’s festivities will include live music, games, a drone, show, a performance from Coffey Anderson, and fireworks.
The festivities continue on July 4th at Heritage Park, where officials will host a patriotic parade, family-friendly activities, as well as more live performances!
📅 July 3-4
📍Levy Event Plaza, 501 E. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving
📍 Heritage Park, 217 S. Main St.