We understand not everyone will be celebrating the Fourth of July this year, for those who are looking for long weekend plans, we’ve rounded up 35+ Fourth of July happenings around DFW.
Updated June 2022
JULY 2ND
ALL AMERICAN BAR CRAWL
4th of July bar crawl in Deep Ellum
Backyard | 7/2 | 3pm
CARROLLTON FIREWORKS *
Fireworks display over Josey Ranch Lake
Carrollton | 7/2 | 9:30pm
GRANBURY 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL*
Vendors, parade, and fireworks over the lake
Granbury | 7/2-7/4
KLYDE WARREN PARK’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION*
4th of July treats, patriotics tunes, family activities, and fireworks
Klyde Warren | 7/2 | 6pm
LAKEWOOD BREWING COMPANY
Red, White, and Selz release party for their first seltzer with water balloon fight, music, food, and more
Garland | 7/2 | 11am
LIBERTY BY THE LAKE*
Liberty 5k/10k/1M race, concert, food vendors, rides, fireworks
The Colony | 7/2
JULY 3RD
CONCERT IN THE GARDEN
Annual 4th of July celebration in the garden featuring patriotic marches and songs
Fort Worth | 7/3-7/4 | 8:30pm
DANCE AND DAZZLE
Independence Day party at Sambuca 360
Plano | 7/3 | 9:30pm
DOT'S HOP HOUSE
Red White & Brews Bar Crawl
Deep Ellum | 7/3 | 3pm
KABOOM TOWN*
Addison’s annual celebration featuring an Airshow and fireworks
Addison | 7/3 | 5pm
KELLER LIGHTS*
Live music, food trucks, hot dog eating contest, and fireworks
Keller | 7/3 | 6pm
LIGHT UP ARLINGTON *
Festivities ending with a fireworks display
Arlington | 7/3 | 4pm
LONE STARS & STRIPES FESTIVAL*
Live music with Vegas Stars, family fun activities, live race, and choreographed fireworks show
Lone Star Park | 7/3-7/4 | 5pm
PATRIOTIC CONCERT
Plano Community Band’s annual Independence Day concert in Haggard Park
Plano | 7/3 | 7pm
RED, WILD & BLUE DRAG BRUNCH
Drag show featuring crazy cocktails and fabulous food
Legacy Hall | 7/3 | 11am
SENSORY SENSITIVE 4TH
A sensory-friendly patriotic laser show will replace traditional fireworks for a fun and safe experience
The Sound | 7/3 | 6pm
STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR *
Family friendly activities, oversized lawn games, food, and fireworks
Garland | 7/3 | 4pm
TERREL FREEDOM FEST*
4th of July festival featuring vendors, food, and fireworks
Terrell | 7/3-7/4
JULY 4TH
RED, WHITE & GROOVE *
Red, White, and Grove event Starring the Old 97’s with digital fireworks
AT&T Discovery District | 7/4 | 4pm
ARLINGTON INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
One of the oldest and largest Independence Day parades in Texas
Arlington | 7/4 | 9am
STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR
Annual patriotic tribute
Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center | 7/4 | 1pm
FAIR PARK FOURTH*
Hands-on kids’ activities, local market vendors, live entertainment, food, fireworks, and more
Fair Park | 7/4 | 4:30pm
FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA*
Fireworks over the lake
Grapevine | 7/4 | 9:30pm
FORT WORTH'S FOURTH*
Fireworks show, festival food and drinks, kids activities, and more
Panther Island Pavilion | 7/4 | 5pm
4TH OF JULY PARADE
Parade and carnival
Exchange Club of Lake Highlands | 7/4 | 9am
4TH OF JULY AT THE LORENZO
All-day pool party with live DJ, summer cocktails, and food
Lorenzo Hotel | 7/4 | 2pm
FREEDOM FESTIVAL*
Food trucks, rides, live DJ, fireworks and more
Lewisville | 7/4 | 5:30pm
FRISCO FREEDOM FEST*
Live music, food, local vendors, fireworks and more
Frisco | 7/4 | 4pm
IN "DAY" PENDENCE
In “DAY” pendence Day party to unwind, socialize, and relax
TK's Comedy | 7/4 | 3pm
DRINK THE FLAG
Annual Drink The Flag in support of veterans featuring local breweries and live music
Rustic | 7/4 | 11am
TEXAS POOL
Independence Day pool party with food and drinks, pool games, and fun in the sun
Plano | 7/4 | 12pm
OLD-FASHIONED FOURTH
Annual Old-Fashioned Fourth featuring a parade and family fun
Dallas Heritage Village | 7/4 | 10am
ALL AMERICAN 4TH*
Celebrate at Plano’s All-American 4th with a festival and fireworks show
Collin College | 7/4 | 6pm
RED, WHITE & BOOM*
Red, White, and BOOM will have free family activities, live entertainment, and a fireworks show
Historic Downtown McKinney | 7/4 | 10am
RED, WHITE, BLUES & BREWS*
Live entertainment, beer specials, pop-up shopping, fireworks and more
The Shops at Legacy North, Plano | 7/4 | 6pm
SPARKS & STRIPES PARADE
Sparks & Stripes Parade
Irving City Hall | 7/4 | 9am
UNCLE SAM JAM
Uncle Sam Jam before and after the City of Irving’s fireworks show
Texas Lottery Plaza | 7/4 | 6pm