Your Ultimate Guide to Fourth of July Fun in DFW: Fireworks, Festivals & More
- joel724
- Jun 29
- 9 min read
Fourth of July 2025 is almost here, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area is bursting with patriotic celebrations! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly festivals or the perfect spot to catch a dazzling fireworks show, we’ve gathered the best Independence Day events happening all weekend long throughout DFW.
JULY 3RD EVENTS
Independence Day Celebration Ages 50+ (Denton)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 12 - 2 PM. Grab a friend and come on down to the senior center to enjoy a special patriotic performance by a live band, and games! This is one of the most exciting events of the year, you don't want to miss it!
Addison Kaboom Town! (Addison)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 5 - 11 PM. Widely recognized as one of the top Independence Day celebrations in the country, Addison Kaboom Town!® lights up the sky with one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in the nation. Enjoy an evening of airshows, live music, family entertainment, and an unforgettable patriotic atmosphere. Gates open at 5 PM with fireworks starting at 9:30 PM.
Southlake Stars and Stripes (Southlake)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 5 - 11 PM. Kick off Independence Day early with Southlake’s annual Stars and Stripes celebration! This patriotic party features live music, delicious food vendors, family fun, and a dazzling fireworks show to top off the night.
Light Up Arlington – VIP Reserved Fireworks: Chicken and a Chair (Arlington)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 6 PM. Enjoy Arlington’s famous Independence Day celebration in style with a reserved seat, fried chicken dinner, and prime views of the fireworks. The “Chicken and a Chair” VIP experience offers a relaxed, delicious way to take in the festivities.
Head to the historic Denton Square for patriotic fun for all ages! The celebration will feature live music, eats from local vendors, face painting, photo ops, and even a hot dog eating contest. The highlight of the night will be an over-the-top drone show!
Time: 6pm to 11pm
Admission: Free
Denton | Directions
Frisco Freedom Fest: Party in the USA 5K (Frisco)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 6 - 10 PM. Celebrate Independence Day with an evening race through the heart of Frisco! The Party in the USA 5K features patriotic gear, energetic music, and a festive atmosphere perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. Don your red, white, and blue for a star-spangled night of fun as part of Frisco Freedom Fest.
Stars & Stripes (Hurst)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 6 - 10 PM. The Annual City of Hurst Stars & Stripes event is at Hurst Community Park. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a Kidzone, and a beautiful fireworks show! FREE shuttles are available from designated parking at North East Mall.
If you, a loved one, or your pet has a noise sensitivity, this event is a safe and fun alternative! Traditional fireworks will be replaced with a colorful patriotic laser light show! Before the show, enjoy a Taylor Swift tribute concert, animal education lessons from Creature Teacher, a petting zoo presented by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, face paintings, and more! Plus, there will be a designated "calm area" and autism-trained staff onsite to help create a supportive, respectful environment.
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Admission: Free
Coppell | Directions
Ring in the Fourth Kaboomtown Block Party (Addison)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 7 - 10:30 PM. Ida Claire hosts a festive Fourth of July block party in celebration of Kaboom Town! Enjoy Southern-inspired bites, themed cocktails, live music, games, giveaways, and premium patio views of the airshow and fireworks display. This exclusive event blends laid-back charm with prime party vibes—don’t miss your chance to celebrate in style!
Light Up Arlington: Brad Thompson Band & Chef Dee at Levitt Pavilion (Arlington)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 7 PM. Arlington’s biggest Independence Day celebration gets even brighter with a free concert by the Brad Thompson Band, plus Chef Dee bringing flavor to the festivities. Enjoy music, food, family activities, and one of the best fireworks displays in the region.
3rd of July Party (Irving)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 7 – 10:30 PM. Celebrate Independence Day early with a festive evening featuring live music, delicious food, fun activities for all ages, and an incredible view of the Sparks & Stripes fireworks show. A perfect night out for families and friends!
Sparks & Stripes Fireworks & Drone Show (Irving)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 7 PM. Irving’s biggest Independence Day celebration returns with a stunning fusion of fireworks and synchronized drone light displays. The evening also features family-friendly activities, food trucks, and live entertainment at Levy Event Plaza.
Patriotic Pops Concert in the Park at Haggard Park (Plano)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 7 PM. Kick off Independence Day celebrations with an evening of patriotic music under the stars! Enjoy a free concert by the Plano Community Band at scenic Haggard Park, featuring beloved American classics and rousing marches. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for a festive night in the heart of downtown Plano.
Red, White and Blue (The Colony)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 7:30 PM. Celebrate the Fourth of July in style at Grandscape’s Red, White and Blue Independence Day Celebration! Enjoy a high-energy concert featuring Amanda Kate Ferris and Scooter Brown, followed by a dazzling fireworks display that lights up the night sky.
Sparks & Stripes After Party (Irving)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 9 PM. Keep the celebration going after the City of Irving’s fireworks show with the Sparks & Stripes Fireworks After Party at Toyota Music Factory! Head to the Plaza for live music, festive photo ops, exciting giveaways, and bar specials. It's the perfect way to cap off a patriotic night in Las Colinas.
For a low-key evening of fireworks watching, grab a spot on the grass near Josey Ranch Lake! The city of Carrollton will have a 15-minute fireworks show, with no onsite event, making for the perfect relaxed Fourth of July.
Time: 9:30pm
Admission: Free
Carrollton | Directions
JULY 4TH EVENTS
Arlington Independence Day Parade (Arlington)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 7 - 11:30 AM. The 2025 Arlington Independence Day Parade theme is “Shining Bright Since ’65, Arlington Independence Day Parade, Diamond Jubilee.” Pull on your running shoes for the third annual Arlington Independence Day Parade Firecracker 5K! The course will run the same route as the parade so you can stake out your spot for the parade.
Sparks & Stripes: Parade and Reception (Irving)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 9 AM - 12 PM. Celebrate patriotism in style at the Sparks & Stripes Parade through Las Colinas! Enjoy festive floats, marching bands, and community spirit, followed by a reception featuring family fun, refreshments, and live entertainment. A red, white, and blue tradition you won’t want to miss!
Make It a Festive Fourth at America’s Favorite Indoor Waterpark! (Arlington)
Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 10 AM - 9 PM. All holiday weekend, the Red, White & Wave Fest at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark offers non-stop family fun, including gravity-defying circus acts, dazzling digital fireworks, mystical mermaid meet-ups, classic yard games, creative crafts and a prize-packed scavenger hunt. Wear your patriotic colors and get ready for an Independence Day to remember!
4th of July Parade & Afterparty at TUPPS Brewery (McKinney
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM. Celebrate Independence Day in style! After McKinney’s beloved parade, head to TUPPS Brewery for live music, food trucks, drinks, games, and a great family-friendly atmosphere.
Enjoy a full day of patriotic fun in McKinney! The holiday kicks off with a hometown parade and Yankee Doodle block party Downtown, then the fun continues at Gabe Nesbitt Community Park with a concert and fireworks display. Plus, enjoy festive foods, kids’ activities, and more!
Time: 10am to 10pm
Admission: Free
McKinney | Directions
Liberty by the Lake Festival at The Colony Five Star Complex (The Colony)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 10 AM. It wouldn’t be Independence Day without a parade! Come line the streets as the Liberty by the Lake Parade makes its way through The Colony! Entries will be touting their patriotic spirit and getting parade goers excited about the festival later in the afternoon.
Fourth of July with USA Ritas at Cantina Laredo (Dallas)
Friday, July 4, 2025. Cantina Laredo is capturing the Fourth of July spirit with a one-of-a-kind cocktail. The restaurant is bringing back the fun and refreshing USA ‘Rita – a patriotic twist on the restaurant’s signature Casa ‘Rita. The USA ‘Rita features colorful red, white and blue layers with flavors of Blue Curaҫao and strawberry puree
Fort Worth's Fourth (Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth)
Friday, July 4, 2025. Fort Worth’s ultimate Independence Day celebration returns with a bang! Enjoy an evening of live music, water shows, food vendors, and one of the largest fireworks displays in North Texas. Bring your chairs, blankets, and patriotic spirit for a night to remember.
Independence Day Celebration 2025 (Plano)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 12 - 6 PM. Celebrate America’s Birthday with a party at the Texas Pool. Enjoy traditional pool games and legendary fun in the sun.
4th of July Bash! (Plano)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 12 PM. Grab your paddle, rock your red, white & blue, and let’s make it a holiday to remember.
Keep cool and get your groove on with a red, white, and blue musical salute to our country, performed by Dallas Winds! Enjoy iconic American songs like Deep in the Heart of Texas, Throne Room and Finale from Star Wars by John Williams, A New Birth of Freedom by Randol Alan Bass, and an Armed Forces Salute for the grand finale! There will be hot dogs, ice cream, and indoor fireworks. The best part? It’s air-conditioned!
Time: 1pm
Admission: $35 to $90
Arts District | Directions
Let freedom ring in Fair Park and watch fireworks from an iconic Dallas landmark! The annual festival will feature live music, local vendors, food trucks, and more. There will be tons of activities for kids, so bring the whole family along to celebrate! The highlight of the night is the fireworks show, which can be viewed from inside the Cotton Bowl Stadium or anywhere in Fair Park! Pictured above, photo courtesy of Fair Park. (Pictured)
Time: 4:30pm to 10pm
Admission: Free
Fair Park | Directions
Fourth of JuLIGHTS Display (Irving)
Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 5 - 10 PM. Light up your Fourth of July at the Mandalay Canal Fourth of Julights Display! Enjoy a dazzling display! Celebrate Independence Enhance your evening stroll along the Mandalay Canal with a vibrant red, white and blue light show accompanied by a patriotic hits playlist.
Sparks and Stripes - Parade and Reception (Irving)
Friday, July 4, 2025. Keep the celebration going at Heritage Park with a patriotic parade, live performances, and plenty of family-friendly activities.
Lone Star Park is celebrating this year with an All-American tradition -- horse racing! Catch exciting horse races, live music from The Mullet Boyz, and explore family-friendly activities like a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, airbrush tattoo artists, inflatable slides, obstacle course, and games galore!
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Admission: $10 to $90
Grand Prairie | Directions
Fireworks on the Fairway at PGA Frisco (Frisco)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 6 - 10 PM. Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at PGA Frisco! Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, family-friendly activities, great food, and a spectacular fireworks show over the stunning fairways. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a memorable night under the stars.
Frisco Freedom Fest (Frisco)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 6 - 10 PM. Experience a patriotic Independence Day with Party in the Plaza. After the FC Dallas match at Toyota Stadium don't miss the 20-minute fireworks show hosted by the City of Frisco
Plano’s All American 4th 2025 (Plano)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 6 - 10 PM. Bring your family and friends to enjoy free fun and games and food and drinks for purchase before the grand finale – a magical fireworks show over Oak Point Park. Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm, and the event ends at 10 pm.
Family Fun on the Fourth (Richardson)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 6 - 10 PM. Celebrate the 4th of July with a boom and join us in Breckinridge Park for the annual Family Fourth Celebration! Featuring a synchronized fireworks show and a patriotic performance by the Richardson Community Band, the whole family will enjoy the sights and sounds of Independence Day. Pack a picnic or grab a bite from the various food vendors on-site while you toss a ball, play some games, or catch up with old friends over Breckinridge Park’s 400+ acres of open space and trails. We hope to see red, white, and you!
Liberty by the Lake Parade Festival (The Colony)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 6 - 10 PM. Commemorate America’s independence at the annual Liberty by the Lake festival. Bring the entire gang to The Athletic Club for live music, food trucks, carnival rides and a fireworks display set to patriotic music!
43rd Annual 4th of July Extravaganza (Grapevine)
Friday, July 4, 2025. Celebrate Independence Day in Grapevine with one of North Texas’ most spectacular fireworks shows over Lake Grapevine. The 43rd Annual 4th of July Extravaganza offers prime viewing spots, festive family fun, and patriotic vibes all around. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show!
Fourth Fest (The Colony)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 7 - 10. Celebrate Independence Day with an exclusive night of music, activities and waterpark fun just for Season Pass Holders. Cool off in the Oahu Bay Wave Pool, relax on Kahuna Beach, enjoy special food and drink deals throughout the park and finish the night with a dazzling fireworks show!
2025 Plano Fourth of July Parade (Plano)
Friday, July 4, 2025 | 7:30 PM. Wave those flags high — the 2025 Plano Fourth of July Parade is coming soon! The parade will take place this year as part of the City of Plano’s All American 4th event.
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