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WHAT TO DO IN DFW | Segment: FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
FIREWORKS
Sparks & Stripes Fireworks– More Details
Location: Levy Event Plaza | Irving
When: July 3rd
- Free and open to public
- City of Irving will launch over 700 drones into the sky for a breathtaking show followed by heart-pounding fireworks accompanied by Independence Day-themed music (starts at 9:30pm over Lake Carolyn)
Fair Park / FIFA Fan Fest – More Details
Location: Pavillion at Fair Park
When: July 3rd
- The 2026 edition of Fair Park Fourth will be part of the ongoing FIFA Fan Festival, featuring live match broadcasts, concerts, games, food, and culture
- Fireworks on July 3rd !!
Addison Kaboom Town – More Details
Location: Addison Circle Park
When: Friday, July 3 | 5-11pm
- Doors open at 5pm
- Buy tickets online ($11.50/GA, Kids $6.50, Children under 2 free)
- Fireworks + incredible Addison Airport Airshow (historic warbirds, aerial stunts, and other special flights)
Boots, Bites, & Lights – More Details
Location: The Village Dallas (The Village Softball Field, 5625 Village Glen Dr)
When: July 3rd | 6-10pm
- Free event & open to public
- Bring the whole family out for an evening of live entertainment, local vendors, delicious eats, interactive lawn games, and activities for all ages
- Night ends with a breathtaking drone light show that will light up the Dallas sky for an unforgettable holiday celebration
Carrollton Independence Day Fireworks Show – More Details
Location: Josey Ranch Lake
When: July 3rd | 9:30pm
- Free and open to public, display will begin after sunset at approx. 9:30 pm, last around 15 minutes. There will be no event on-site
- They say the best views can be found at the Josey Ranch Athletic Complex, Jimmy Porter Park, and off Keller Springs Road
Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival – More Details
Location: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie
When: July 3rd | 9:30pm
- Gates open at 3pm, First Live Race at 4:45pm, GA is $10
- Live Music on the Courtyard of Champions Stage, featuring Vegas Stars (3-9pm)
- Kids can enjoy the tons of fun in our extended family fun park that includes a Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Face Painters, Airbrush Tattoo Artists and games from 3pm-9pm
- After the last race, stay to enjoy our spectacular 20-minutes Fireworks show
Independence Day Celebration – More Details
Location: Klyde Warren Park
When: Saturday, July 4 | 7-9:30pm
- Free and open to public
- Summer treats, live music, family-fun programming (balloon, tattoo artists, lawn games + more)
Frisco Freedom Fest Block Party – More Details
Location: Riders Field (7300 RoughRiders Trail)
When: July 4th | 5-10pm
- Free, fun-filled block party
- Explore the classic car show, meet Hometown Heroes, write letters to the troops, live music + food and beverage vendors
- Night wraps up with fireworks launching after the RoughRiders vs. Midland RockHounds game (about 10pm)
Fair Park Fourth / FIFA Fan Fest – More Details
Location: Pavillion at Fair Park
When: July 4th
- The 2026 edition of Fair Park Fourth will be part of the ongoing FIFA Fan Festival, featuring live match broadcasts, concerts, games, food, and culture
- July 4- Turnpike Troubadours performing at 7:30pm (this is a ticketed event, must purchase concert ticket separately from the free FIFA Fan Fest ticket.
- NOTE: Fireworks on July 3rd.
America250 Golden Jubilee Fireworks Show – More Details
Location: Over Lake Grapevine (Click Here to see best viewing spots)
When: July 4th | 9:30pm
- 18-minute firework show dedicated to the 50 years Grapevine’s Honorable Mayor William D. Tate has spent in office
Independence Fest – More Details
Location: Bakersfield Park (1201 Duncan Ln), Flower Mound
When: July 4th | 9:30pm
- Live music from Gabby Barrett, Emerald City Band, and Le Freak, plus food trucks, vendors, a classic car show, and a kids’ zone
- End the night with the city’s biggest-ever fireworks show, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
America250 Celebration at Y’all Plaza – More Details
Location: Marriott Dallas Uptown
When: July 4th | 4-8pm
- Kick off your evening with festive DJ entertainment and local flavor, including a live Color Guard Presentation and High School Band Performance, and food and beverage available for purchase
Red, White & Beach – More Details
Location: Little Elm
When: July 4th | 9am
- Free event & open to public
- Annual Fourth of July event, featuring kids activities, bounce houses, live music, and a fireworks show over the lake
Denton Noon Kiwanis Club Firework Show – More Details
Location: North Texas Fairgrounds
When: July 4th | Gates open 6pm, Fireworks start 9:30pm
- Evening packed with live music by Raised Right Men (7pm), family fun, great food, and a spectacular fireworks display + Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
- Parking is $10 per car, and there is no additional cost to enter the Fairgrounds.
Liberty by the Lake – More Details
Location: Liberty Lake, The Colony
When: July 4th, 6:30am – 10pm
- Includes 5K race, parade, carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, and a fireworks finale over Liberty Lake (9:30pm)
Fireworks on Main – More Details
Location: Pecan Grove Park (5300 Main St) in Rowlett
When: July 4th | 5-10pm
- Free and open to public
- Fireworks, live music, carnival ride kids zone, delicious food and fun!
- 6-7:30pm: Kenny Chesney Tribute Band
- 8-9:30pm: Big Daddy Band Dallas
PARADES
Yankee Doodle Parade – More Details
Location: Downtown Denton Square
When: July 4th | 9am
- Attendees are invited to show their patriotic pride in red, white, and blue and enjoy the festivities from a comfortable spot around the historic Denton Square as the parade rolls through
Sparks & Stripes – More Details
Location: Heritage District, Irving
When: July 4 | 9am-noon
- Irving’s Annual July 4 Parade (begins at City Hall and continues through the Heritage District)
- Followed by live music, carnival games, pie-eating contest, dunk tank, face painting, balloon artists and more!
Lake Highlands 4th of July Parade and Carnival – More Details
Location: Lake Highlands
When: July 4 | 9am-noon
- Picnic along the parade route to see handmade floats, local organizations, and the children’s parade (about an hour long)
- Event ends with a carnival for the community featuring games and games (Lake Highlands North Rec Center)
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MORE FOURTH ACTIVITIES
Paws & Stripes – More Details
Location: Kaleideoscope Park, Frisco
When: July 3rd | 6-10pm
- Free event for you and your pup!
- Fun throughout the night, including a Dachshund Dash, dog fashion show (most patriotic, best wigglebutt, best. Talent), Corgi Clash
- Note: You can register your dogs to compete online.
America 250 Celebration – More Details
Location: George W. Bush Presidential Center
When: July 3-6
- Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with free admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum, courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies.
POOL PARTIES
Zillamatic at Village Beach Club – More Details
Location: The Village Beach Club
When: July 4th | Doors open at 11am
- Throw on your best swim fit, grab a drink, and celebrate poolside in Dallas
You Look Like the 4th of July – More Details
Location: Virgin Hotel
When: July 4th | Doors open at 11am
- Food & drink specials, giant lawn games, poolside DJ entertainment and more
- 21+, Can buy day pass online ($25)
Summer of Soccer: Watch Party Night Swim – More Details
Location: Virgin Hotel
When: July 3rd (Check-in at 7:30pm)
- FREE with RSVP (21+)
- There will be two separate spaces activated at The Pool Club for this event: The Pool Deck and the indoor bar. The game will ONLY be displayed at the indoor bar with first-come, first-serve seating. There will be no TVs available on The Pool Deck, but it will remain open for swim access.
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SPORTS:
Texas Rangers –
- Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers — July 2-5
- Bingo Night – FREE Pregame Bingo on July 2 before the game (5:30-7pm) with prizes like autographed baseballs and jerseys, tickets and promo items
- Ticket deal to know — use code STENSINTHECITY for 25% off select single-game tickets at rangers.com/singlegame (valid Sunday–Friday, excludes Saturdays)
FIFA: Australia vs. Egypt – July 3, Dallas Stadium
