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<\/a><\/p>\nTuesday, June 23, 2026<\/p>\n
The City of Arlington’s annual Independence Day Parade returns on Saturday, July 4, bringing one of Texas’ largest and longest-running Fourth of July traditions through downtown Arlington and the UTA campus. The parade begins at 9 a.m., with the Firecracker 5K kicking off earlier that morning at 7 a.m.<\/p>\n
If you’re planning to be on or around campus, please be aware of several parking and traffic impacts as UTA supports this community event.<\/p>\n
What to Expect<\/p>\n
With thousands of spectators expected, plan for heavy traffic, road closures, and travel delays throughout the morning. Road closures on and around campus will begin at 6 a.m. and remain in place until approximately 12 p.m., or until the parade has safely concluded and roadways are reopened.<\/p>\n
Parking & Lot Impacts<\/p>\n
To prepare for the parade:<\/p>\n
Float staging will begin in Lot F10 on Friday, July 3.
\nLot F10 will close beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday evening for parade staging activities.
\nOn parade day, several campus parking areas will have temporary access restrictions, with some lots reserved for parade operations. Free public parking will be available in designated open campus lots.<\/p>\n
Residents Parking on Campus<\/p>\n
Plan ahead if your vehicle is parked on campus. Once road closures begin at 6 a.m. Saturday, vehicles within the parade route will not be able to exit until the parade has ended and streets reopen.\u00a0 This is anticipated around 12 p.m.\u00a0or as directed by Arlington PD.<\/p>\n
Please note: UTA offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026.<\/p>\n