Where to find free fireworks displays in and around Fort Worth to celebrate Fourth of July
The Fourth of the July is right around the corner and North Texas will have plenty to offer pyrotechnic fans.
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence and signed the Declaration of Independence two days later. Since 1941, the Fourth of July had been a federal holiday.
America is celebrating 247 years of nationhood and North Texas is raring to jump in on the celebration with pyrotechnic spectaculars and festivals. Here’s where to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Fort Worth area:
Fort Worth
The 16th annual Fort Worth’s Fourth is back at Panther Island Pavilion on July 4.
Residents will have plenty of room at the pavilion and Trinity River banks to watch the night sky explode with pyrotechnics. Festival food, drinks, kids activities and live music will keep the crowd entertained before the fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m.
Several parking lots will be open, along with bike racks for those taking the Trinity Trails to the pavilion. A lawn chair and blanket are allowed at the event, but any outside food and beverages are not.
When: 5-10 p.m. July 4
Where: 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth
Cost: Free
Arlington
Light Up Arlington will brighten the downtown sky on July 3.
Residents can expect vendors, food trucks and live music across four different stages at the event. Concerts start at 6 p.m. outside the Arlington Music Hall and Grease Monkey, at 6:30 p.m. by City Tower at 101 S. Mesquite St. and 7 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion Arlington.
The family friendly event will also feature over a dozen food trucks and a bubble bus. The fireworks display, which will blast off from the roof of City Tower, lasts about 20 minutes and starts at 9:50 p.m.
When: 6-10:30 p.m. July 3
Where: 101 W. Abram St., Arlington
Cost: Free
The next morning on July 4, is the annual Arlington Independence Day parade through downtown at 9 a.m.
Starting near a University of Texas at Arlington parking lot off Doug Russell Road and South West Street, the parade route goes north on Spaniolo Drive, makes a circle near City Hall and returns back on South Center Street.
When: 9 a.m. July 4
Where: Starts near the intersection of Doug Russell Road and South West Street.
Cost: Free
Haltom City
The Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the Family 4th event in Haltom City.
Families are encouraged to attend the event which will feature bounce houses, food trucks, drone show, jazz orchestra concert and of course, fireworks. Fireworks can be viewed from the parking lots of Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum, 6108 Broadway Ave., and Burleson ISD’s plaza at 6351 Boulevard 26.
No outdoor cooking devices, alcohol or personal fireworks are permitted at the event. Only chairs and blankets are allowed on-site.
When: 5-10 p.m. July 3
Where: 6108 Broadway Ave., Haltom City
Cost: Free
Weatherford
Weatherford will celebrate Independence Day with Spark in the Park.
Country singer and Texan Pat Green is headlining the event at the Heritage Park amphitheater. Before Green lights up the stage, east Texas singer Chris Colston will open the event at 6 p.m.
A dozen food vendors are lined up for the event, along with kid’s water slides. The fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
When: 6-10 p.m. July 4
Where: 503 Santa Fe Dr., Weatherford
Cost: Free
Hudson Oaks
Elsewhere in Parker County, Hudson Oaks will host its Boomin’ 4th event.
Families will find a food court at the event, live music from Party Machine and kids play area. Lawn chairs and coolers are welcome, but grilling or outdoor cookware is not. Fireworks get underway from Gene Voyles Park at 9:30 p.m.
When: 5-10 p.m. July 4
Where: 210 Hudson Oaks Dr., Hudson Oaks
Cost: Free
Colleyville
Colleyville’s Stars and Guitars is gearing up for a patriotic celebration.
Country music singer Darryl Worley is the featured performer of the event that takes place on the south grounds of Colleyville’s city hall. Food trucks will open at 7 p.m., followed by Worley taking the stage at 8 p.m. and fireworks after that.
When: 7-10 p.m. June 23
Where: 100 Main St., Colleyville
Cost: Free
White Settlement
White Settlement kicks off its summer celebration on July 1 with their annual fireworks show.
Food vendors and activities will be available at Veterans Park, before the fireworks get started at 9:45 p.m. Another viewing option is from Splash Dayz, where a $5 ticket will gain you entry into the water park from 8 p.m. until the end of the fireworks show.
When: 6 p.m. July 1
Where: 8901 Clifford St., White Settlement
Cost: Free
Hurst
The annual Stars and Stripes event is back in Hurst on July 3.
Families can enjoy live music from Mickey & the Motorcars and Emerald City and food trucks at the event. The firework show starts at 9:30 p.m.
When: 6 p.m. July 3
Where: 601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst
Cost: Free
Burleson
Burleson will host Red, White & BTX on July 4.
The event starts at 5 p.m. and features live music, food trucks and fireworks. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, but alcohol and personal fireworks are not.
Before the evening festivities, Burleson’s Lion Club is hosting a parade through the city at 9 a.m.
When: 5 p.m. July 4
Where: 500 Chisenhall Park Lane, Burleson
Cost: Free
Mansfield
The Mansfield Rocks event will take place at Big League Dreams and Hawaiian Falls water park.
Guests can bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no coolers, grills or pets are allowed. Fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m.
When: 6 p.m. July 3
Where: 500 Heritage Parkway, Mansfield
