🎆 Your 2025 Guide to DFW’s Best Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivities
Whether you’re looking for the biggest bangs, the best live music, or the most charming small-town parades, the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex delivers some of the best Independence Day celebrations in the country. Here’s your ultimate guide to where the fireworks are flying across North Texas this July 3rd and 4th, 2025 — with direct links to each event for easy planning.
🎇 JULY 3RD EVENTS
Addison
Kaboom Town
A nationally recognized celebration featuring an airshow and one of the best fireworks displays in the country.
👉 https://www.addisonkaboomtown.com
Denton
Red, White & Blue Party
Live music, food trucks, games, and fireworks at Quakertown Park.
👉 https://www.discoverdenton.com/event/red-white-%26-blue-party/9871/
Duncanville
Parade and Celebration of Patriotism and Unity
Morning parade followed by fireworks and family fun.
👉 https://events.duncanvilletx.gov/duncanvilletx/3971
Farmers Branch
Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks, live music, and a kid zone at Farmers Branch Historical Park.
👉 https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/939/Independence-Day-Celebration
Frisco
Frisco Freedom Fest (Part 1)
Pre-fireworks fun with music, food, and activities. Fireworks continue on July 4.
👉 https://www.friscofreedomfest.org
Garland
Red, White and You
Celebrate at Firewheel Town Center with a community parade and fireworks.
👉 https://www.garlandtx.gov
Grand Prairie
Lone Stars and Stripes Celebration (Night 1)
Live racing and fireworks at Lone Star Park.
👉 https://www.lonestarpark.com
Mansfield
Mansfield Rocks
Family fun and fireworks at Big League Dreams.
👉 https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov
Midlothian
Independence Day Fireworks
Grab your lawn chair and enjoy the community’s fireworks show.
👉 https://www.midlothian.tx.us
Sachse
Red, White and Blue Blast
Festivities and fireworks at Heritage Park.
👉 https://www.cityofsachse.com
Southlake
Stars & Stripes
Music, food trucks, family fun, and fireworks at Southlake Town Square.
👉 https://www.visitsouthlaketexas.com
Waxahachie
Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade (Day 1)
Start the celebration early with the city’s famous festival and family fun.
👉 https://www.waxahachiecvb.com
🎆 JULY 4TH EVENTS
Arlington
Arlington 4th of July Parade
One of the largest Fourth of July parades in Texas!
👉 https://www.arlington4th.org
Bedford
4th Fest
Food trucks, bounce houses, and fireworks at Generations Park at Boys Ranch.
👉 https://www.bedfordtx.gov/4thfest
Burleson
Red, White & BTX
Free concert, kids’ activities, and fireworks at Chisenhall Fields.
👉 https://www.burlesontx.com/1780/Red-White-BTX
The Colony
Liberty by the Lake
Festival and fireworks at Five Star Complex.
👉 https://www.thecolonytx.gov/609/Liberty-By-The-Lake
Dallas
Fair Park Fourth
Free admission, live entertainment, and fireworks at historic Fair Park.
👉 https://www.fairparkdallas.com
Flower Mound
Independence Fest featuring Chris Janson
Concert and fireworks at Bakersfield Park.
👉 https://www.flower-mound.com
Fort Worth
Fort Worth’s Fourth
Panther Island Pavilion hosts this riverfront celebration with fireworks and live music.
👉 https://www.fortworthsfourth.com
Frisco (Night 2)
Frisco Freedom Fest
Main event and fireworks show on the 4th.
👉 https://www.friscofreedomfest.org
Grapevine
43rd Annual Fireworks Extravaganza
Watch fireworks over Lake Grapevine from multiple parks.
👉 https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Irving
Sparks & Stripes
Fireworks and celebration at Levy Event Plaza.
👉 https://www.cityofirving.org
Little Elm
Red, White & Beach
Beach party and fireworks at Little Elm Park.
👉 https://www.lakefrontlittleelm.com
McKinney
Red, White and BOOM!
Parade, block party, and fireworks across Historic Downtown and Craig Ranch.
👉 https://www.mckinneytexas.org
Plano
All American Fourth Fireworks
Watch fireworks from Oak Point Park or tune in from home.
👉 https://www.plano.gov/1042/All-American-4th
Rowlett
Fireworks on Main
Celebrate on Main Street with food trucks and fireworks.
👉 https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us
Waxahachie (Day 2)
Crape Myrtle Festival Parade and Fireworks
Enjoy day two of the small-town celebration.
👉 https://www.waxahachiecvb.com
🎉 Have a fun and safe July 4th celebration!
There’s no shortage of sparkle across DFW this Independence Day. Whether you want to stake out your picnic blanket early or dance until the sky lights up, this roundup should help you plan the perfect July 4th weekend.
Be sure to check individual city pages for weather updates and parking info, and as always — stay safe and enjoy the celebration!
Cheers!
