Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks
Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.
Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.
American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July
While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week.
While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week.
July 4th Fireworks 2026 in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.
Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.
How much are Americans spending this Fourth of July?
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new WalletHub report highlights the scale of the nation's Fourth of July festivities.
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new WalletHub report highlights the scale of the nation's Fourth of July festivities.
Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying
Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids.
Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids.
Full: Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom
Watch the full, uninterrupted coverage of the annual Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom. This historic event continues the legacy of the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Dr. Opal Lee. While Dr. Lee isn't physically walking this year, thousands of participants across the country are stepping up in her honor to complete the traditional 2.5-mile route. This distance serves as a powerful reminder of the 2.5 years it took for the news of freedom to reach enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Watch the full, uninterrupted coverage of the annual Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom. This historic event continues the legacy of the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Dr. Opal Lee. While Dr. Lee isn't physically walking this year, thousands of participants across the country are stepping up in her honor to complete the traditional 2.5-mile route. This distance serves as a powerful reminder of the 2.5 years it took for the news of freedom to reach enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Happy Juneteenth!
A group gathered for Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom shares a message with FOX 4 viewers.
A group gathered for Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom shares a message with FOX 4 viewers.
Storms delay Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom
Organizers in Fort Worth are pushing back the start time for Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom, which celebrates the Juneteenth holiday.
Organizers in Fort Worth are pushing back the start time for Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom, which celebrates the Juneteenth holiday.
Decades before becoming a federal holiday, Juneteenth belonged strictly to Texas
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
99-year-old Opal Lee to attend this year’s Juneteenth walk
Opal Lee, the 99-year-old "Grandmother of Juneteenth," is expected to return to lead Fort Worth's "Walk for Freedom" this Friday after missing last year due to health reasons.
Opal Lee, the 99-year-old "Grandmother of Juneteenth," is expected to return to lead Fort Worth's "Walk for Freedom" this Friday after missing last year due to health reasons.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra holds annual Memorial Day concert
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra held their annual Memorial Day concert to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra held their annual Memorial Day concert to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.
North Texans honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day
Many institutions across North Texas paused on Monday to remember the armed service members who gave their lives protecting our country. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on local Memorial Day observances.
Many institutions across North Texas paused on Monday to remember the armed service members who gave their lives protecting our country. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on local Memorial Day observances.
Memorial Day 2026: North Texans pays tribute to fallen soldiers
All across the Lone Star State, fallen soldiers and veterans were honored as a part of this year's Memorial Day observances.
All across the Lone Star State, fallen soldiers and veterans were honored as a part of this year's Memorial Day observances.
Carry the Load Memorial March
It's Memorial Day, a day of reflection for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. People are paying tribute to those heroes by walking in their honor at the Carry the Load Memorial March at Reverchon Park in Dallas.
It's Memorial Day, a day of reflection for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. People are paying tribute to those heroes by walking in their honor at the Carry the Load Memorial March at Reverchon Park in Dallas.