This year, communities across North Texas are gearing up for an extra special Fourth of July. The country will be celebrating its 250th\u00a0birthday, and there will be\u00a0lots of festivals, unique events and 250th\u00a0celebrations happening across Dallas-Fort Worth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a note, weather-related schedule changes and other updates are a possibility, so make sure to check event websites as you plan your trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
FLOWER MOUND INDEPENDENCE FEST 2026<\/p>\n
This all-day celebration starts with the annual Children\u2019s Parade featuring a variety of kids\u2019 activities including live entertainment, face\u00a0painting\u00a0and free hot dogs. Live entertainment is on tap at Bakersfield Park, with musical\u00a0acts\u00a0Gabby Barrett, Emerald City Band and Le Freak. Food trucks and vendors will be on hand, along with a classic car show. A fireworks show will\u00a0close\u00a0the evening.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Children\u2019s Parade on Sat., July 4 at 10:15 a.m. at Leonard and Helen Johns Park, 1850 Timber Creek Road, Flower Mound. Parade lineup is at 9:45 a.m. See\u00a0flowermound.gov<\/a>\u00a0for parade details.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The main festival venue is at 1201 Bakersfield Park, Flower Mound. See\u00a0flowermound.gov<\/a>\u00a0for road closures.\u00a0<\/p>\n Check out the event\u2019s home page at\u00a0flowermound.gov<\/a>\u00a0for more details about the festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n Celebrate Independence Day in Fort Worth\u00a0at Fort Worth\u2019s Fourth. The festival will open to the public at 5 p.m. and will feature free activities and attractions for\u00a0the kids, including\u00a0face painting, inflatables,\u00a0a\u00a0swim\u00a0area,\u00a0water\u00a0slides\u00a0and a zip line. There will also be live performances by The Dick Beldings and Chattahoochee.\u00a0The evening will close out with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n July 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. at\u00a0Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth. Free.\u00a0fortworthsfourth.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Enjoy an evening full of patriotic fun for the whole family.\u00a0The\u00a0Rotary Clubs of Plano parade will begin at 7:30 a.m., and afterwards\u00a0patrons can enjoy games, food and the fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n July 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. at\u00a0Oak Point Event\u00a0Field,\u00a02801\u00a0E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. Free.\u00a0events.visitplano.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n FRISCO\u2019S FREEDOM FEST\u00a0<\/p>\n A two-day holiday celebration featuring multiple events including the pet festival Paws & Stripes, the Party in the USA 5K, a cornhole tournament and the Frisco Freedom\u00a0Fest Block Party. The\u00a0festival\u00a0will\u00a0close\u00a0with fireworks at 10 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2022 The\u00a0Paws & Stripes<\/a> pet festival, featuring the Dachshund Dash, Runway Rover and Corgi Clash events, is July 3, 6-10 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2022 The Party in the USA 5K<\/a> is July 4, 8-10 a.m. at Harold Bacchus Community Park.<\/p>\n \u2022 The\u00a0Cornhole Tournament\u00a0<\/a>is July 4, 1 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Park.<\/p>\n \u2022 The\u00a0Freedom Fest Block Party<\/a> is July 4, 5-10 p.m. at Riders Field, with a fireworks show at about 10 p.m.<\/p>\n CELEBRATE FREEDOM AT LIBERTY LAKE<\/p>\n The Colony\u2019s Independence Day festivities will kick off with the Liberty 5K and Fun Run and parade in the morning. In the evening, families can enjoy the Liberty Carnival, marketplace and watermelon-eating contest. End the night with fireworks over The Colony.<\/p>\n \u2022 The\u00a0Liberty Carnival<\/a> will be July 2-5 at the Liberty\u00a0by the Lake grounds. See website for admission information.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The Liberty 5K and Fun Run<\/a> is July 4, 7:30-10 a.m. at Stewart Creek Park.<\/p>\n \u2022 The Independence Day Parade <\/a>is July 4, 10 a.m. See website\u00a0for lineup location and parade route.<\/p>\n \u2022 The July 4 Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. at The Athletic Club and ends with a fireworks display.<\/p>\n July 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at\u00a0The Athletic Club,\u00a04100 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony. Free.\u00a0thecolonytx.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n FLY ON SOUTHERN CROSS + JULY 4TH\u00a0FIREWORKS<\/p>\n Spend the Fourth of July riding aboard\u00a0the historic C-49J \u201cSouthern Cross\u201d plane while getting a view\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0fireworks\u00a0from above.\u00a0Also enjoy historic\u00a0aircraft\u00a0displays, live music from The Dynamic Swing Machine Big Band, World War II-era re-enactors and food trucks.\u00a0<\/p>\n July 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at\u00a0the Vintage\u00a0Flying Museum,\u00a0505 NW 38th St., Fort Worth. Admission is $20 per vehicle.\u00a0vintageflyingmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR \u2013 MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER<\/p>\n The Dallas Winds will be putting on a special show for the U.S.\u2019s 250th\u00a0birthday,\u00a0and it\u00a0will\u00a0be conducted by\u00a0Grammy-nominated\u00a0conductor Jerry\u202f Junkin.<\/p>\n July 4 at 1 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas.\u00a0Tickets range from $34\u00a0to $90.50.\u00a0dallaswinds.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n THE STATLER INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH ROOFTOP FESTIVITIES<\/p>\n A\u00a0Fourth of July\u00a0celebration just for\u00a0adults;\u00a0attendees can enjoy\u00a0a night of\u00a0EDM and house\u00a0music,\u00a0food\u00a0and\u00a0a\u00a0night swim\u00a0with a view\u00a0of the city\u2019s fireworks.<\/p>\n July 4 from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.\u00a0at Waterproof at The Statler,\u00a01914 Commerce St.,\u00a019th floor, Dallas.\u00a0General admission is\u00a0$15,\u00a0VIP\u00a0admission with expedited entry\u00a0is $20; VIP experiences starting at $100; ladies enter free before 6:30 p.m. thestatlerdallas.com<\/a><\/p>\n SENSORY-SENSITIVE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION<\/p>\n A special sensory-sensitive Independence Day celebration for individuals with autism. It will feature live music at a controlled level by Buffett Beach, a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, autism-trained\u00a0staff\u00a0and a calm zone. There will be no fireworks at this\u00a0function,\u00a0so animals are welcome.<\/p>\n