Where to Celebrate July Fourth

Texans are gearing up for their Independence Day celebrations, and this year's festivities promise to be memorably rebellious. With the holiday landing on a Thursday, Texans can expect a week-long celebration with events starting this weekend and lasting until the Fourth of July.

Here's an overview of some events, by date:

June 28th:

Wilmer's Sparks Fireworks Show

• When: 6 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
• Where: 201 North Interstate 45, Wilmer
• Details: https://www.cityofwilmer.net/480/Sparks-Fireworks-Show
• About: This fourth annual event includes food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks display.

June 29th:

Light-Up Arlington: VIP & Reserved Fireworks, Chicken and a Chair

• When: 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• Where: Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington
• Details: https://arlingtonmusichall.net/events/light-up-arlington-vip-reserved-fireworks-chicken-and-a-chair/
• About: Free fireworks and live music. Reserved seating and dinner options are available.

Allen 4th of July Celebration

• When: 5 p.m. onwards
• Where: Celebration Park, 701 N. Angel Parkway, Allen
• Details: https://allenusa.org/
• About: Live music, food trucks, and a fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m.

Forney's Independence Day Celebration

• When: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Where: Forney Community Park, 241 S. FM 548, Forney
• Details: https://www.forneytx.gov/574/Independence-Day-Celebration
• About: Free event with food trucks, live music, bounce houses, and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

Brazoria County Freedom Fireworks

• When: 9:20 p.m.
• Where: Brazoria Fairgrounds, 901 S. Downing, Angleton
• Details: https://www.angleton.tx.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=1668&month=6&year=2024&day=9&calType=0
• About: Fireworks show synchronized with patriotic music.

July 3rd:

Round Rock Express and Independence Day Celebration

• When: 6:35 p.m. (first pitch)
• Where: Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
• Details: https://www.milb.com/round-rock/fans/independence-day-celebration
• About: Baseball game followed by a fireworks show and fans can run the bases afterward.

Roanoke's All American Fireworks & Festival

• When: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Where: Roanoke City Hall Plaza, 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke
• Details: https://roanoketexas.com/250/July-3rd-All-American-Fireworks-Festival
• About: Live music, free kids' zone, pie-eating contest, and a fireworks show starting at 9:15 p.m.

July 4th:

McKinney's Red, White and BOOM!

• When: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Where: Downtown McKinney
• Details: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/830/Red-White-and-BOOM
• About: A full day of celebrations including a parade, block party, concerts, food, kids' activities, and a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m.

Fort Worth's Fourth

• When: 5 p.m. onwards
• Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth
• Details: https://fortworthsfourth.com/
• About: Free DFW Independence Day celebration with festival food, kids' activities, and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

Longview's Fireworks and Freedom Celebration

• When: 5 p.m. onwards
• Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview
• Details: https://longviewtexas.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8533
• About: Free outdoor concert with Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, plus a car show, petting zoo, and more.

Kyle's Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show

• When: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Where: La Verde Park, 3901 Burnham, Kyle
• Details: https://www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/independence-day-celebration-fireworks-show
• About: Live music, market and food vendors, and a fireworks show starting around 9:15 p.m.

Rowlett's Fireworks on Main

• When: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Where: Pecan Grove Park, 5300 Main St., Rowlett
• Details: https://rowletttx.gov/780/Fireworks-on-Main
• About: Food trucks, live music, kids' zone, and a fireworks show starting at 9:45 p.m.

Burleson's Red, White & BTX

• When: 5 p.m. onwards
• Where: Chisenhall Fields, 500 Chisenhall Park Lane, Burleson
• Details: https://www.burlesontx.com/1780/Red-White-BTX
• About: Free event with live music, food trucks, and a fireworks display. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:20 p.m.