Celebrate America: 10 Fourth of July events happening July 3-4

Experience an array of family activities, food vendors and live performances from local musicians at this celebration at Southlake Town Square. Among the activities are carnival games, crafts and inflatables.

• July 3, 5-11 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 285 Grand Ave., Southlake
• www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/stars-and-stripes

3. Independence Fest

Flower Mound’s Fourth of July celebration has a children’s parade, vintage car show, food trucks, local vendors, live entertainment, including a performance by Chris Janson, and a firework show.

• July 4, 5-10:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Bakersfield Park, 1201 Duncan Lane, Flower Mound
• www.flower-mound.com/festival

4. Fort Worth’s Fourth

Enjoy festival food, cold drinks, childrens’ activities, live music and fireworks in Fort Worth. This is the 18th year the Fort Worth Fourth festival has been held.

• July 4, 5-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth
• www.fortworthsfourth.com

5. Frisco Freedom Fest

Check out a roller skating rink, a car show, live music, free carnival games, a diverse selection of thirty food, beverage vendors and fireworks in Simpson Plaza. The Frisco Freedom Fest is presented by CoServ and will have a lineup of Americana-inspired attractions, including a performance by 17-year-old Tristan Roberson.

• July 4, 6-9:45 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco
• www.friscofreedomfest.org

6. July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza

Grapevine is launching fireworks from the Oak Grove Soccer Complex with several viewing areas in the city. The firework show will have a soundtrack to listen to, which is available on the city's website.

• July 4, 9:30-9:48 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• ​​​​Oak Grove Field No. 7, Grapevine
• www.grapevinetexasusa.com/summertime-in-grapevine/events/july-fourth-fireworks

7. Red, White and Boom

Enjoy fireworks, live music, and kids activities in McKinney. Country band, Big City Outlaws, will be playing a concert at the event. The fireworks will be launched over Towne Lake to wrap up the night.

• July 4, 6-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney
• www.mckinneytexas.org/830/Red-White-and-BOOM

8. All American 4th

Celebrate Independence Day with Plano’s family-friendly event that includes games, food vendors and a fireworks show. Watch the parade beginning at 7:30 p.m. organized by the Rotary Clubs of Plano.

• July 4, 6-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
• www.plano.gov/1042/All-American-4th

9. Family 4th Celebration

At this Independence Day event, attendees can hold picnics and participate in a selection of childrens’ activities. They can also enjoy concessions while watching the Richardson Community Band perform patriotic songs and a fireworks show at Breckinridge Park.

• July 4, 6-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 3555 Brand Road, Richardson
• www.departments/parks-recreation/community-events/family-4th-celebration

10. Fourth of July Celebration

Attend Trophy Club’s celebration of the Fourth of July consisting of the Parade of Patriots, featuring veterans. Attendees can check out games, live music, family-friendly activities and the splash pad at Independence Park.

• July 4, 6-10:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 500 Parkview Drive, Trophy Club
• www.trophyclub.org/Faq.aspx?TID=18