Dallas and Fort Worth celebrate America's birthday with colorful parades, picnics, and pool parties during the day and fantastic fireworks at night. Visit the area's largest parks such as Dallas Arboretum or Klyde Warren Park for their special programs, go for a refreshing dip at Twin Point Park Beach, or spend the day on carnival rides at the famous Fair Park.
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion (July 4)
Fort Worth's 4th of July celebration is famous for the largest firework display in DFW. The main celebration, held at Panther Island Pavilion, offers many free activities for the whole family, traditional fun, and live country music on the Trinity River shore. Usually, the diverse program features face painting, bounce houses, tubing, ziplining, horseback riding, and water shows all day long. The night ends with a breathtaking fireworks show at 9:30 pm. Gates are open from 5 to 10 pm.
Fair Park Fourth (July 4, 2024)
The largest Independence Day celebration in the Dallas area, Fair Park Fourth is free to the public. Fair Park is an entertainment complex, located just east of Downtown Dallas. The 4th of July entertainment program, which starts at 4:30 pm, includes music, inflatables, crafts, and children's activities. In addition to the Midway with rides and games for an admission fee, the park features music, concession stands, a local market, and lots of delicious food. Also, many people rent Swan Boats on the Leonhardt Lagoon to enjoy some paddling. However, the main attraction is the fireworks show that starts at 9:30 pm. The best places to watch the pyrotechnic display include the famous Cotton Bowl Stadium or the area across Fair Park.
Rowlett Fireworks on Main (July 4, 2024)
Also, you might like to check out the Fireworks on Main event in Dallas' eastern suburb of Rowlett. The festival is held at Pecan Grove Park and offers free activities suitable for the whole family. The program's highlights include live music, food vendors, a kids' corn tournament, and fireworks, launched from the lakeside.
Denton 4th of July Events (July 1-3)
Denton offers plenty of ways to experience an unforgettable Independence Day. The annual celebration includes the Liberty 5K Run and Walk, a parade, outdoor festivities at Downtown Denton Square, and a fireworks display in the evening. The Yankee Doodle Parade is the main highlight of the Fourth of July in Denton. The procession kicks off from Downtown Denton Square at 9 am, with hundreds of participants, dressed in red, white, and blue. The route starts near the Wells Fargo Bank at Austin & Hickory St., goes around the square, down McKinney St., and finishes at the Denton Civic Center. At 6 pm, crowds gather at Downtown Denton Square for a street festival and a pyrotechnic show.
