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Fireworks will light up Dallas-Fort Worth this Fourth of July. Here’s where to find the best Independence Day fireworks shows.
The Fourth of July is a beautiful time in DFW. This year, we’re celebrating 248 years of independence, and just about every neighborhood has something to offer. From classic fireworks displays to live music to unique events like pony rides, tattoo artists, and water slides, there’s no shortage of entertainment.
Before heading out to a fireworks show or two, keep these tips in mind:
- Bring lawn chairs and blankets. You’ll want to bring a place to set up shop unless you’re fine standing for several hours at a time.
- Carry cash. Not every vendor accepts credit cards, so keeping cash on hand will ensure you can purchase anything that catches your eye.
- Scope out the parking situation. Some events offer free parking, and others require payment. Some also have shuttles that will take you to and from the action. Depending on how crowded things get, parking away from the event and walking over could be worthwhile.
- Have a meetup spot. If you’re visiting with a group and you head off in different directions, designate a recognizable spot as the meeting point at the end of the event in case anyone gets lost. Cell phones usually help avoid this, but there could always be a dead battery or spotty service.
Ready to go? Here are 22 fireworks shows in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, sorted by chronological order. Happy Independence Day!
Mansfield Rocks
If you can’t wait until July, head to Mansfield for the Mansfield Rocks celebration. Concerts highlight the weekend schedule, with the “End of an Era” tour including tributes to Taylor Swift (Taylor Nation) and Jimmy Buffett (Bluffett). The day before Independence Day, Hawaiian Falls will host a Fireworks Frenzy, complete with a foam cannon, a DJ dance party, and themed food and drinks. The Fireworks Spectacular wraps up the week-long celebration.
June 28-29 (7 p.m.), and July 3 (5 p.m.), concerts are free admission with a ticket. Fireworks Frenzy ranges from $9.99 for season pass holders to $39.99 for regular admission
110 S. Main St, Mansfield, TX 76063
Light Up Arlington
The Arlington fireworks go off nearly a week before the city’s Independence Day Parade. This event features local food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities, such as a bubble bus, face painting, and a children’s entrepreneur market. Four stages will rotate bands throughout the evening, with the grand finale of fireworks shooting off the roof of City Tower starting at 9:50 p.m.
June 29, 6 p.m., free admission
101 W. Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Independence Day Celebration at Klyde Warren Park
Spacious Klyde Warren Park hosts one of Dallas’s largest fireworks shows. Local vendors will have treats, and Angel White and Grace Tyler will take the stage before a citywide pyrotechnic display hits the night sky.
June 29, 7 p.m., free admission
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Thoroughbred Racing Season: Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival
Do you wish there was more competition during fireworks shows? This event in Grand Prairie is right up your alley. Thoroughbred races happen throughout the day, with live music, pony rides, petting zoos, and airbrush tattoo artists providing entertainment until the fireworks show after the last race ends.
July 3-4, 3 p.m., tickets start at $10 + $20 parking
1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Roanoke’s July 3 All American Fireworks & Festival
Roanoke’s annual celebration turns its historic Oak Street outside City Hall into a bustling hub of patriotic giveaways, face painting, pie-eating competitions, and a spectacular fireworks show. This year, the 13-piece, three-horn band Emerald City headlines the live music.
July 3, 5 p.m., free admission
500 S. Oak Street, Roanoke, TX 76262
Addison Kaboom Town!
Unlike most of these other events, Addison Kaboom Town! has a modest admission fee. Perhaps it’s because the show is citywide and has been rated among the top displays in the country by People.com, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and more. So, what can you expect at Addison Circle Park? An impressive 25-minute fireworks show featuring 4,000 shells. The night includes music from Big City Outlaws and Emerald City, a kids’ fun zone area, food and drinks, and an airshow from Addison Airport.
July 3, 5 p.m., $10 for people 10 and older, $5 for 2-9, free for 2 and under
4970 Addison Circle, Addison, Texas 75001
Southlake Stars & Stripes
Southlake is ringing in Independence Day with a 25th-anniversary Stars & Stripes extravaganza. Both pavilion stages will feature several bands, while the kids’ corner has activities like giant building blocks. The fireworks show, hyped up by a five-minute countdown, should provide plenty of sparks. Free shuttles will run from 4 p.m. to midnight, ferrying guests between McPherson Park, White’s Chapel Church, and Gateway Church.
July 3, 5 p.m., free admission
285 Grand Ave, Southlake, TX 76092
Family 4th (on the 3rd)
Northeast Tarrant is celebrating July Fourth a day early and doing it in style! Check out the bounce house and food trucks — ideally in that order, or else your stomach might take issue — and enjoy the Texas All-Star Jazz Orchestra Concert. Once nightfall hits, the fireworks and drone show will light up the dark sky.
July 3, 5 p.m., free admission
6351 Blvd 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Frisco Freedom Fest
Frisco doesn’t have an official slogan for its multi-day fest at Simpson Plaza, so how about this: “You will absolutely find something entertaining here.” July 3 is a bonanza of unique events, from the cornhole tournament to the dachshund dash to the Party in the USA 5K. On July 4, the Party in the Plaza offers amusements, a car show, a patriotic vendor village, and the Texas Ice Cream Festival. Fireworks will be launched after the FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers match.
July 3-4, 6 p.m., prices vary
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Sachse’s Red, White & Blue Blast
Heritage Park turns into a vibrant celebration as we bring in Independence Day. This year’s Red, White & Blue Blast will feature live entertainment by the Party Machine band, a mobile obstacle course, yard games, a petting zoo, and a “Splashdown” provided by the Sachse Fire Department.
July 3, 6 p.m., free admission
4408 Hudson Dr., Sachse, TX, 75048
City of Hurst Stars & Stripes
Hurst Community Park holds the city’s annual Stars & Stripes event, and a very nice perk is the free shuttles between the park and the designated parking at North East Mall. Bring cash for the water booth and food vendors and enjoy live sets from Grady Spencer & the Work and Professor D before the fireworks begin at 9:30.
July 3, 5:30 p.m., free admission
601 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, Texas 76053
Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration
The patriotic vibes are high at the annual Farmers Branch celebration. Party band Empire 6 will provide music throughout the night, while the KidsZone is home to historical characters, balloon artists, a ballistic swing ride, and more. The fireworks show gives a cool experience, blasting low-level shells for a more up-close and personal view.
July 3, 6:30 p.m. and free admission for residents, $5 and 6:30 p.m. entry for non-residents
2540 Farmers Branch Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Irving’s Sparks & Stripes
Irving is hosting a two-day extravaganza for Independence Day. The evening of July 3 will light up the skies over Lake Carolyn at Levy Event Plaza. Leading up to the fireworks, Brad Thompson & The Undulating Band and the Andy Timmons Band will provide tunes before a drone show takes over. The following morning, the Heritage District will host a parade with music, games, and a pie-eating contest.
July 3 (7 p.m.), July 4 (9 a.m.)
Fireworks: 501 E. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039
Parade: 217 S. Main St, Irving, TX 75060
McKinney’s Red, White and BOOM!
McKinney’s Red, White and BOOM! is an all-day event starting in Downtown McKinney and wrapping up at Gabe Nesbitt Park. Morning festivities include a parade and Yankee Doodle Block Party, while the fireworks display will feature family activities, food, and music from The Rich Girls and Aura.
July 4, parade starts at 10 a.m., block party at 11 a.m, fireworks at 5 p.m., free admission
Parade and block party: 111 North Tennessee Street McKinney, TX 75069
Fireworks show: 7001 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070
A Star-Spangled Spectacular
Find yourself longing for the relief of air conditioning during the July heat? Mix up your Fourth of July celebration with a trip to the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and a live performance from Dallas Winds. You’ll find hot dogs, ice cream, and a ton of patriotic tunes. And yes, there’s even an indoor fireworks show.
July 4, 1 p.m., tickets start at $26
2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201
Fair Park Fourth
Covering 277 acres east of downtown Dallas, Fair Park has a ton of history and is the only intact and unaltered pre-1950s World Fair site in the United States. Fair Park Fourth is a longstanding pillar of Fourth of July celebrations, and it’s once again back with interactive kids activities, local market vendors, live music, food trucks, and other entertainment.
July 4, 4:30 p.m., free admission
3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210
Fort Worth’s Fourth
Celebrating its 17th year of Independence Day fireworks, Fort Worth’s Fourth is a spectacular sight along the Trinity River. The Panther Island Pavilion plays host to one of the grandest fireworks shows in the state. Several activities lead up to the main event, such as kids’ activities, swimming, and live music from Trey & The Tritones and Coffey Anderson.
July 4, 5 p.m., free admission
395 Purcey St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Rowlett’s Fireworks on Main
Come hungry to Rowlett’s annual Fireworks on Main festival in Pecan Grove Park. Top local food trucks will serve everything from BBQ to ice cream, while children can work off their meals with activities and games in the Kids Zone. Live music from the Turnpike Tributedours and Emerald City Band will keep the party going until the fireworks display.
July 4, 5 p.m., free admission
5300 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088
Red, White & BTX
Burleson’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual fireworks show at Chisenhall Fields. Grab food from local eateries, enjoy a free concert, and watch the fireworks light up the sky.
July 4, 5 p.m., free admission
500 Chisenhall Park Ln, Burleson, TX 76028
Bedford 4thFest
The Inspiration Band serves as this year’s soundtrack for the Bedford 4thFest at Generations Park at Boys Ranch. A kid’s zone and food trucks will provide entertainment and eats until the show, and guests are welcome to bring coolers and non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t in glass containers.
July 4, 5 p.m., free admission
2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021
Plano’s All-American 4th
Collin College’s Spring Greek Campus hosts Plano’s annual Independence Day event. You’ll find fun, games, and local food vendors before the fireworks show over Oak Point Park. While lawn chairs, coolers, and blankets are welcome, the pups have to stay at home.
July 4, 6 p.m., free admission
2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX, 75074
Weatherford Spark in the Park
Weatherford’s Spark in the Park is one of the largest displays in North Texas, and the evening should be a rocking good time with the Eli Young Band and Texas Clearwater Revival. Parking and shuttles are free, and kids can splash on a water slide to their hearts’ content.
July 4, 6 p.m., free admission
317 Santa Fe Dr, Weatherford, TX 76086
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