FULL: Arlington Independence Day Parade
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The city of Arlington celebrated both its 150th birthday and America's 250th anniversary with one of the country's largest Fourth of July parades.

Arlington celebrates 150 years on July 4
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The city of Arlington is marking a major milestone this Fourth of July, celebrating a century and a half of history. The city's annual Independence Day is also one of the largest in the country.

4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

July 4th: What's open and closed

Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.

Huge crowd shows up for Kaboom Town 2026
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Thousands of people were in attendance for Kaboom Town 2026 in Addison. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.

FULL: 2026 Kaboom Town fireworks show
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Watch the full fireworks show put on at Addison's Kaboom Town show from July 3, 2026.

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.

Dallas July 4 road closures aim to prevent gridlocks
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The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems.

Mansfield hosts July 4 drone show
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There will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology.

DPD warns against illegal fireworks, gunfire
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This Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where holiday events are happening.

Fourth of July: Dallas adds road closures, celebratory gunfire ban

Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock.

Mansfield hosts Fourth of July drone and fireworks show

The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

TxDOT launches July 4 DWI crackdown in partnership with North Texas mother

A TxDOT Fourth of July "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes.

Expect a massive state trooper presence on Texas roads this Fourth of July weekend

The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up traffic enforcement for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend as millions of Texans prepare to travel for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
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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.

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.