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DFW 4th of July Celebrations

 Want to know where you can see the Fireworks or find a 4th of July parade? We've got the ultimate list - Find out where all the fun is happening for 35 DALLAS 4th of JULY EVENTS!McKinney 4th of July and 4th of July celebrations all over the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex!

4th of July celebrations are listed for McKinney TX and the Dallas area 4th of July events such as the popular Kaboom Town in Addison and Fort Worth's 4th of July. See below for a list of DFW 4th of July celebrations including the very fun McKinney Red, White & Boom. Most are free & all are fun!



Family Fourth Celebration

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Cost: Free

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Breckinridge Park

Location Address: North Brand Road, Richardson, TX  Click for Google Map

Description: Balloon artists, bounce houses, and a climbing wall for the kids! Stage Entertainment too. Bring picnics, blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars!

Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Farmers Branch Historical Park

Location Address: 2540 Farmers Branch Lane Farmers Branch, TX

Description:

Flower Mound Independence Fest

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 05:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Bakersfield Park

Location Address: 1201 Duncan Lane, Flower Mound, 75028 Click for Google Map

Description: Performances by Professor D and Mound of Sound, a vintage car show presented by Memory Lane Car Shows, a showcase of our local businesses, and a completely FREE Kid’s Zone complete with bounce houses, face painting, and more.

Flower Mound Independence Fest 2011 Children’s Parade

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 11:00:00AM

Cost: Free

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Timbercreek Elementary

Location Address: 1900 Timber Creek Road, Flower Mound

Description: Line up begins at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Eaton and Timber Creek Road. Decorated bikes, trikes, wagons, and strollers will parade a short route to the LISD School Administration Building where free hotdogs, drinks, children’s activities, and live entertainment await.

Fourth Of July - Stockyards Style

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 11:00:00AM

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Fort Worth Stockyards

Location Address: 130 E. Exchange Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76106 Click for Google Map

Description: Bring the family to the for the fourth! Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive at 11:30 am & 4:00 pm; Petting Zoo, Pony Rides & Face Painter @ 1-4pm; Fort Worth Herd CowCamp @1:30 - 2:30pm; Gunfight Shows @ 11:45 am & 4:15 pm

Ft Worth's 4th of July

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Time: 04:30:00 PM till 10:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: LaGrave Field

Location Address: 301 NE 6th Street, Fort Worth, TX

Description: An evening of free music, family activities and cool water fun on the Trinity River behind LaGrave Field. A variety of food, beverages, frozen treats and Coors beer will be available for purchase. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages. Beer is available for sale. Bring picnics, coolers, non-alcoholic beverages, blankets, lawn chairs, small pop-up tents, dogs on leashes (please bring water bowl.) NO alcoholic beverages. Beer is available for sale. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.

Grand Prairie Lone Stars and Stripes Fireworks Celebration

This event occurs Daily from 07/03/2011 to 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 05:00:00PM

Location Name: Lone Star Park

Location Address: 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie

Description: Two spectacular nights of fireworks following live racing. Entertainment for the whole family such as pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, live entertainment and much more.

Grapevine 4th July Train

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM

Location Name: The Grapevine Vintage Railroad Cotton Belt Depot

Location Address: 705 S. Main St., Grapevine

Description: A fun filled, one-hour sample of the regular train runs. Departing the Grapevine Depot at 10 a.m. and returning at 11 a.m.

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Independence Day Concert

Date of event: 07/03/2011

Event Begins at: 02:00:00PM

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Dallas Arboretum

Location Address: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas TX 75218 Click for Google Map

Description: Enjoy rock n' roll combined with patriotic tunes on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage in celebration of the 4th of July.

Independence Day Concert & Picnic in the Garden

Date of event: 07/03/2011

Event Begins at: 02:00:00PM

Location Name: Dallas Arboretum

Location Address: 8525 Garland Rd Dallas, TX 75218 Click for Google Map

Description: Enjoy rock n’ roll combined with patriotic tunes on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage in celebration of the 4th of July. Bring your own picnic or enjoy tasty treats from Highland Park Cafeteria. Free admission for all active and retired military with photo I.D. on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July.

July 4th Celebration Painting

Date of event: 07/02/2011

Event Time: 07:00:00 PM till 10:00:00 PM

Cost: 45 adults, 25 kids

Ages: 7+ recommended

Location Name: Painting with a Twist McKinney

Location Address: 3201 Hardin Blvd. Ste. 204, McKinney (located on the southeast corner of Hardin and Eldorado - across from Starbucks)

Description: Honoring our troops! B.Y.O.B. & step - by - step painting instruction. Please arrive 15 - 20 minutes early to check-in and be seated. This class is open to all! This class is recommended for ages 7+. REGISTER EARLY! If a class does not have sufficient registration, class may be canceled.

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July Fourth Weekend at the Museum of Nature & Science

This event occurs Daily from 07/02/2011 to 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 09:30:00AM

Ages: All ages

Location Name: Dallas Museum of Nature & Science

Location Address: 1318 S. Second Ave. Dallas, TX 75315  Click for Google Map

Description: Want to “beat the heat” this July 4th Weekend? We’ve got INDOOR fireworks! Electric Theater is a light show like no other! It's like an air conditioned fireworks display. Electric Theater shows are at 1pm on July 2-4. Fire & Ice exemplifies the power of temperature. See how different things freeze, burn and (safely) blow up! read more. Independence Day presentations are FREE to members and included with the cost of general admission for non-members.

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McKinney Red, White and BOOM!

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Ages: all ages

Location Name: McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch

Location Address: 6375 Collin McKinney Pkwy McKinney, TX

Description: Family activities, food & live music on center stage. FIREWORKS DISPLAY at 9:45 p.m.- Gates Open at 7:30 p.m.

McKinney Red, White and BOOM! Hometown Parade

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM

Cost: Free

Ages: all ages

Location Name: Historic Downtown McKinney

Description: Kick off the 4th with a Hometown Parade.

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Melissa Celebration of Freedom

Date of event: 07/02/2011

Event Begins at: 03:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Zadow Park

Location Address: 3001 McKinney St. Melissa, TX

Description: A fabulous children’s area complete with bounce houses, face-painting, and a Trackless Train for all to take rides on! Vendors and food will begin setting up in the afternoon, and our Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. After the parade, be entertained by the music from a fantastic live band, ”The SoundHouse Band”! Spectacular Fireworks Show scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. by Illumination Fireworks.

Old Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic

This event occurs Daily from 07/02/2011 to 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 08:00:00PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Location Address: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX Click for Google Map

Description: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents Concerts in the Garden with an Old Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic. It's a Fort Worth family tradition! Filled with patriotic songs and heart-pounding marches, our exhilarating Independence Day celebration offers one of the best fireworks displays in the area. This is one of our most popular concerts, so order your reserved table or general admission lawn tickets today!

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Red White & Lewisville

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 09:00:00PM

Cost: free

Ages: all ages

Location Name: Lewisville, Texas

Description: The city's annual fireworks show will be held around Vista Ridge Mall. Best viewing areas will be around the Vista Ridge Mall area.

Rockwall Fireworks Show

Date of event: 07/03/2011

Event Begins at: 08:30:00PM

Cost: FREE

Ages: all ages

Description: Bring your picnic basket, FM radio and lawn chairs and blankets to Rockwall's amazing 4th of July fireworks show! Fireworks display will be synchronized to music. The best viewing areas for the fireworks show are at Harry Myers Park, Dobbs Elementary School, Tuttle Athletic Complex and the RISD Education Center. For public safety, the amphitheatre area of Myers Park will be closed. Get there early and get ready -- the fireworks will begin at dusk.

Rowlett Fireworks on Main

Date of event: 07/03/2011

Event Time: 06:00:00 PM till 10:00:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location Name: Downtown Rowlett

Location Address: Rowlett, TX

Description: Celebrates freedom with live music, festival-style foods, children's activities, games and a spectacular fireworks display.

Star-Spangled Spectacular

Date of event: 07/04/2011

Event Begins at: 01:00:00PM

Cost: $19 - $49

Ages: all ages

Location Name: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Location Address: 2301 Flora St. Dallas, TX 75201  Click for Google Map

Description: Happy Birthday America! Our country’s greatest band brings you a red, white and blue salute to Mom, Apple Pie and Uncle Sam. We’ll have hot dogs & ice cream. There’s an 11-ft. tall Uncle Sam. And it's air-conditioned too!

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