The Fort Worth Moms Blog is proud to bring you this year’s “Guide to Fourth of July” — absolutely bursting with the best local celebrations for you and your family to attend. With happenings in literally every corner, nook, and cranny of Tarrant County, there is sure to be one near you. So get ready for fun, food, and fireworks to celebrate our nation’s independence!
July 4th Fest Presented by Coca-Cola (Six Flags in Arlington) \ June 30 – July 4 \ Each night will feature a fireworks and laser show around 9:45 p.m. Admission costs vary.
Light Up Arlington (Downtown) \ Tuesday, July 3 \ 6:00 p.m. \ Vendors and activities at 6:00 p.m. Listen to a variety of live music while waiting for fireworks at 9:45 p.m. This event is free.
Arlington 4th of July Parade (Downtown) \ Wednesday, July 4 \ 9:00 a.m. \ Find a spot early and enjoy this two-hour patriotic parade that covers two miles through downtown Arlington and the College Park District. Each year, about 70,000 people come view this well-attended parade. This event is free.
Texas Rangers Post-Game Fireworks Show (Rangers Ballpark) \ Wednesday, July 4 \ Game starts at 6:05 p.m. \ Rangers vs. Astros. Air force appreciation night. Ticket prices vary.
4thFEST Independence Day Celebration \ Wednesday, July 4 \ Food Court opens at 4:00 p.m. with fireworks at 10:00 p.m. \ Live music, a variety of family-friendly activities, festival food, and a fireworks show round out this event. This event is free, but some activities, parking and shuttle, and Bedford Splash Water Park charge a fee.
Burleson Lions Club 4th of July Parade \ Wednesday, July 4 \ 9:00 a.m. \ The 14th annual event is organized by Burleson Lions Charitable Programs, Inc. This event is free.
4th of July Concert & Fireworks \ Wednesday, July 4 \ 7:30 p.m. \ The 90-minute concert, featuring Incognito, starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks show set to patriotic music, which is scheduled to start around 9:20 p.m. This event is free.
Celebration of Freedom \ Saturday, July 7 \ 10:00 a.m. \ Festivities kick off with a parade starting at Crowley High School. The fun continues at 5:00 p.m. at Bicentennial Park with food, vendors, live music, and an evening fireworks show. Free admission.
Billy Bob’s Texas 4th of July Picnic \ Monday, July 2 \ 7:00 p.m. \ Come to Billy Bob’s to watch Mike & the Moonpies, Billy Joe Shaver, Shinyribs, and the Turnpike Troubadours as they kick off the Fourth of July weekend. Prices vary.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (Fort Worth Botanic Garden) \ July 2, 3, and 4 \ 8:15 p.m. \ Bring the family out for a picnic on the lawn as you listen to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra honor Independence Day with a bombastic display of musical patriotism. Ticket prices vary.
Stockyards Red, White, & Boots Fourth of July Celebration \ July 4 – 7 \ Festival will include live music, longhorn cattle drives, Legends of Texas gunfights, face painting, food trucks, a beer garden, farmers market, and much more! See website for schedule.
Ryan Place Fourth of July Parade \ Wednesday, July 4 \ 9:45 a.m. \ The parade begins at the 2400 block of South Adams. A neighborhood softball game will start directly afterwards at 11:00 a.m.
Fort Worth’s Fourth (Panther Island Pavilion) \ Wednesday, July 4 \ Gates open at 2:00 p.m. \ Kidszone includes pony rides, bounce houses, zip line, watersides, and more. Festival fare, live music, tubing, jet ski and flyboard shows, and fireworks at 10:00 p.m. Blankets and lawn chairs encouraged, but coolers are not. General admission is free.
Granbury’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration \ July 3 – 4 \ The community’s signature event draws tens of thousands to Granbury with a parade, contests, rodeo, live shows, and acclaimed fireworks. Free admission.
Lone Stars & Stripes Celebration (Lone Star Park) \ July 3 – 4 \ Gates open at 3:00 p.m. \ Activities include horse racing, family fun park, live music, and a fireworks show each evening. Prices vary.
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza (Lake Grapevine) \ Wednesday, July 4 \ 9:30 p.m. \ This 45-minute fireworks show, starting at 9:30 p.m., can be viewed from any lakeside location. Some parks along Lake Grapevine may charge a minimal admission fee.
Hurst Stars & Stripes \ Wednesday, July 4 \ 5:00 p.m. \ Activities include inflatables, face painting, games, food courts, and more! Activities begin at 5:00 p.m., with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. This event is free.
Sounds of Red, White, & Lewisville (Wayne Ferguson Plaza) \ Tuesday, July 3 \ 6:00 p.m. \ This event, presented by TopGolf, will include live music by Sarah Hobbs, kids’ carnival activities, and fireworks starting about 9:30 p.m. This event is free to the public.
20th Annual Castle Hills Freedom Festival (Village Shops Plaza) \ Wednesday, July 4 \ 5:30 p.m. \ Activities include the largest inflatable maze in Texas, bounce houses, water slides, a foam and bubble area, caricature artists, trackless train rides, face painters, and more. This event is free to the public.
Rockin’ 4th of July \ Tuesday, July 3 \ 7:00 p.m. \ Celebrate Independence Day on the third at Big League Dreams with rock ‘n’ roll, food, family activities, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. This event is free.
Northeast Tarrant County’s Annual Family 4th Celebration \ Wednesday, July 4 \ 5:00 p.m. \ Food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment will start at 5:00 p.m., with a fireworks display beginning around 9:30 p.m.
Roanoke’s 3rd of July \ Tuesday, July 3 \ 6:00 p.m. \ Features bounce houses, rock climbing wall, train rides, fireworks, food, live music by the Spazmatics, and more. This event is free.
Stars & Stripes \ Tuesday, July 3 \ 6:00 p.m. \ Kids will love the KidZone, the balloon artists, candy art making, strolling characters, craft station, and live entertainment. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. This event is free.
Spark in the Park \ Wednesday, July 4 \ 2:00 p.m. \ Celebrate with live music, bounce houses, food, and fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. Admission is free.
