July 4th Fireworks 2025 in Dallas-Fort Worth
Where are the best spots in NTX to watch fireworks?
If you're looking for a spot to take the family for Fourth of July fun, there are many different events and shows across DFW. Here's a look at what you can expect from our favorite ones.
Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2025 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.
Addison, July 3
Addison Kaboom Town!
Concessions, concerts, play areas, and fireworks. Tickets are required to attend the party in Addison Circle Park
addisonkaboomtown.com
Addison Kaboom Town Fireworks 2025: Full Show
Addison is putting on a spectacular show for Kaboom Town on Thursday, July 3, 2025. You can watch the full event live on this page.
Arlington, July 3 & 4
Light Up Arlington
Fireworks and festivities near downtown on Thursday
arlingtontx.gov/independence_day
Arlington Independence Day Parade on Friday
arlington4th.org
Arlington celebrates 60 years of 4th of July parades
The largest Independence Day parade in Texas is underway in downtown Arlington. It's also the longest-running annual event in the city. FOX 4's Dan Godwin is along the parade route with a closer look.
Bedford, July 4
Bedford 4thFest
Live music, kid zone, food trucks, and a fireworks show
bedfordtx.gov/4thfest
Burleson, July 4
Red, White & BTX
Parade, live music, and fireworks
www.burlesontx.com/1780/Red-White-BTX
Coppell, June 28 & July 4
Celebrate Coppell: Party in the Park and Parade
Food, live music, and fireworks on Saturday night, followed by a parade on Friday
www.coppelltx.gov/932/Celebrate-Coppell
Corinth, June 28
Lake Cities 4th of July
Parade, festival, and fireworks for Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores
www.lakedallas.com/210/Lake-Cities-4th-of-July
Crowley, July 12
Celebration of Freedom
Festival, fireworks, and more
www.ci.crowley.tx.us/recservices/page/celebration-freedom-0
Dallas, June 28 & July 3-4
Klyde Warren Park Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks, live music, food trucks, and family fun on Saturday
https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/events-programming/idc2025
Klyde Warren 2025 Independence Day fireworks show: Full
Fourth of July celebrations started early this weekend at Klyde Warren Park.
Sensory Sensitive 4th of July Celebration
Thursday night LED bracelet experience in a calm, inclusive, and joyful environment for people and pets with noise sensitivity
thesoundtx.com/sensory-sensitive-4th-of-july-celebration/
Fair Park Fourth
Festival, food, live music, and a fireworks show in Fair Park on Friday
www.fairparkdallas.com/events/detail/fair-park-fourth-1
Denton, June 28 & July 3
Independence Day in Denton
Yankee Doodle Parade on Saturday, fireworks show on Thursday
www.cityofdenton.com/954/Independence-Day
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Many people are firing up the grill for this holiday weekend to celebrate the 4th of July. If you need grilling ideas, or were just assigned a side dish, Lockhart Smokehouse shares recipes to their most popular dishes.
DeSoto, July 4
July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Live music, food, games and fireworks for the cities of DeSoto and Lancaster
www.ci.desoto.tx.us/business_detail_T7_R186.php
Duncanville, July 4
4th of July in Duncanville
Parade, food, live music, and fireworks
www.duncanvilletx.gov/news/featured_news/2025_4th_of_july_celebration
Farmers Branch, July 3
Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks, kid zone, food trucks, and more
www.farmersbranchtx.gov/939/Independence-Day-Celebration
Farmersville, July 4
Sparks of Freedom
Live music, fireworks, and vendors
www.farmersvilletx.com/fire-department/page/sparks-freedom
Flower Mound, July 4
Independence Fest
Parade, fireworks, live music, car show, and more
www.flower-mound.com/731/Independence-Fest
Fort Worth, July 4
Fort Worth's Fourth
Festival, food, live music, fireworks, and more
fortworthsfourth.com
Families gather for fun at Fort Worth's Fourth
Cowtown is ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga has a preview from the Panther Island Pavilion.
Frisco, July 3-4
Frisco Freedom Fest
Drone show, fireworks, 5K race, car show, children’s expo, vendors, and more
friscofreedomfest.org
Garland, July 3
Red, White & You
Live music, food, carnival, and fireworks
www.visitgarlandtx.com/events/2025/red-white-and-you
Garland's "Red, White and You" celebration in downtown
Garland's "Red, White and You" celebration is back downtown for the first time in 15 years, offering free activities and a 9:30 PM fireworks show.
Grand Prairie, July 3
Long Stars and Stripes Fireworks Festival
Thoroghbred racing, family fun, music, and fireworks
www.lonestarpark.com/event/thoroughbred_2025_day35/
Granbury, July 4-6
Hometown 4th of July Festival
Live music, food, vendors, a parade, and a fireworks show on Friday
granburychamber.com/light-up-liberty/
Grapevine, July 4
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Fireworks over Lake Grapevine set to patriotic music
www.grapevinetexasusa.com/summertime-in-grapevine/events/july-fourth-fireworks/
Gun Barrel City, July 26
July Fest
Live music, fireworks, and more
www.gunbarrelcity.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=65
Haltom City, July 3
Family 4th on the 3rd
Family-friendly fireworks display for the cities of Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, and Watauga
www.netarrant.org
Creative and easy 4th of July crafts & treats
Needing fun but quick snack ideas for Independence Day? Autumn Reo, host of 'Mama Challenge', joined Good Day to show you some fun recipes for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Hickory Creek, June 28
Lake Cities 4th of July
Parade, festival, and fireworks for Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores
www.lakedallas.com/210/Lake-Cities-4th-of-July
Hudson Oaks, July 4
Boomin' 4th
Fireworks, food, and live music
www.hudsonoaks.com/Visitors/eventscoho/July-4th-Event
Hurst, July 3
Hurst Stars & Stripes
Family fun, live music, food, and fireworks
www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/19188/2254
Irving, July 3-4
Sparks & Stripes
Fireworks and drone show on Thursday, parade and live music Friday
www.irvingtexas.com/event/sparks-and-stripes-fireworks-%26-drone-show/40262/
Irving kicks off Independence Day with parade
After a record-breaking drone show, a North Texas city is preparing for more Fourth of July fun on Friday morning. FOX 4's Paige Ellenberger is live in Irving for a parade preview.
Lake Dallas, June 28
Lake Cities 4th of July
Parade, festival, and fireworks for Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores
www.lakedallas.com/210/Lake-Cities-4th-of-July
Lancaster, July 4
July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Live music, food, games and fireworks for the cities of DeSoto and Lancaster
www.ci.desoto.tx.us/business_detail_T7_R186.php
Lewisville, July 1
Red White & Lewisville
Live music, kid zone, drone show, and fireworks
www.cityoflewisville.com/city-hall/city-departments/community-relations-tourism/special-events-festivals/sounds-of-lewisville-concert-series
Mansfield, July 3
Mansfield Rocks
Fireworks show
www.mansfieldtexas.gov/793/Mansfield-Rocks
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McKinney, July 4
Red, White and Boom
Fireworks, live music, parade, and more
www.mckinneytexas.org/830/Red-White-and-BOOM
Midlothian, July 3
Independence Day Fireworks
Patriotic fireworks show
www.midlothian.tx.us/708/Independence-Day-Fireworks
North Richland Hills, July 3
Family 4th on the 3rd
Family-friendly fireworks display for the cities of Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, and Watauga
www.netarrant.org
Park Cities, July 4
Fourth of July Parade
Patriotic parade benefiting the North Texas Food Bank
parkcitiesrotary.org/sitepage/4th-of-july-parade/
Plano, July 4
All American 4th
Fireworks, food, family fun, and games
plano.gov/1042/All-American-4th
Richardson, July 4
Family 4th Celebration
Concessions, kid activities, patriotic salute concert, and fireworks
www.cor.net/departments/parks-recreation/community-events/family-4th-celebration
Richland Hills, July 3
Family 4th on the 3rd
Family-friendly fireworks display for the cities of Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, and Watauga
www.netarrant.org
Roanoke, July 3
Roanoke's 3rd of July
Fireworks, live music, and family fun
www.roanoketexas.com/250/Roanokes-3rd-of-July
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Rockwall, July 4
4th of July Celebration
Parade, live music, food trucks, and fireworks show
https://www.rockwall.com/event_july4th.asp
Rowlett, July 4
Fireworks on Main
Fireworks, live music, family fun, and more
www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/780/Fireworks-on-Main
Sachse, July 3
Red, White & Blue Blast
Music, food, games, splashdown, and fireworks
www.cityofsachse.com/367/Red-White-and-Blue-Blast
Scurry, July 3
The Scurry Freedom Fest
Live music, food, family fun, and fireworks
www.facebook.com/Scurry-Freedom-Fest-435532176621607/
Seagoville, June 27
Fireworks in the Park
Fireworks, vendors, and more
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064570994333
Shady Shores, June 28
Lake Cities 4th of July
Parade, festival, and fireworks for Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores
www.lakedallas.com/210/Lake-Cities-4th-of-July
Southlake, July 3
Stars and Stripes Festival
Family fun, food, and fireworks
www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/stars-and-stripes/
Addison event features festival, air show and fireworks
Kaboom Town in Addison is gearing up for a fun holiday. FOX 4's Paige Ellenberger is there with details on what you can expect at the event.
Sunnyvale, June 28
Sunnyfest
Fireworks, drone show, food, family fun, and live music
www.townofsunnyvale.org/600/Sunnyfest-2025
The Colony, July 4
Liberty by the Lake
Fireworks, parade, races, family fun, and more
www.thecolonytx.gov/609/Liberty-By-The-Lake
Trophy Club, July 4
Fourth of July Celebration
Food, family fun, live music, and fireworks show
www.trophyclub.org/292/Fireworks-Celebration
Watauga, July 3
Family 4th on the 3rd
Family-friendly fireworks display for the cities of Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, and Watauga
www.netarrant.org
Waxahachie, July 3-4
Crape Myrtle Festival
Parade, fireworks, and more
www.waxahachiecvb.com/events/2025/crape-myrtle-festival-and-fireworks22
Weatherford, July 4
Spark in the Park
Concert and fireworks show
www.experienceweatherford.com/events/2025/sparkinthepark2025
Wilmer, June 27
Sparks Fireworks Show
Fireworks, drone show, food, music, and more
www.facebook.com/cityofwilmer
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The Source: The information in this story comes from North Texas city government websites and event listings.