It’s time to put on your Red, White, and Blue to get ready for the best 4th of July events in Dallas. There are so many fun celebrations and more exciting things to do in Dallas. From firework shows to all-day celebrations, the best food spots, and more, keep scrolling and start making your 4th of July plans.
One of the most iconic 4th of July events in Dallas is Kaboom Town! at Addison Circle Park. blast with amazing fireworks, new Addison Airport Freedom Flyover, lots of delicious food and drinks, live music, and so much more! Admission is free, however, tickets are required for all ages for entry. Addison restaurants will also be hosting watch parties throughout town.
Event Details
🗓 July 3 | 5:00pm–11:00pm
📍 Addison Circle Park
🎟 Free
Mark your calendars for one of the most fun 4th of July events in Dallas. Bring blankets, coolers, and lawn chairs, and have a blast! Food and drinks will be available to purchase. The fireworks will start around 9:30pm.
Event Details
🗓 July 4 | 6:00pm–10:00pm
📍 Collin College
🎟 Free
Head to downtown and join an epic 4th of July celebration at the AT&T Discovery District. Summer Dean & Matt Hillyer will kick off the party, followed by Nikki Lane and Devon Gilfillian you won’t want to miss this show!
Event Details
🗓 July 4 | 4:00pm–10:00pm
📍 AT&T Discovery District
🎟 Free
Nothing says summer like 4th of July treats and patriotic tunes. Get your crew together and head to Klyde Warren Park. Sample goodies from a variety of vendors and enjoy music and other fun family activities before the big firework show at the end of the night.
Event Details
🗓 July 2 | 6:00pm–10:00pm
📍 Klyde Warren Park
🎟 Free
Celebrate the 4th of July with the largest fireworks show in North Texas at Fort Worth’s Fourth. Space out along the banks of the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion and enjoy an evening of festival food, drinks, live music, and a fireworks show. Gates open at 6pm, and the fireworks show will start at 9:30pm. Admission is free!
Event Details
🗓 July 4 | 5:00pm–10:30pm
📍 Panther Island Pavilion
🎟 Free
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular firework display on Sunday, July 3 in Downtown Arlington. Festivities will be held from 6pm to 10:30pm, with the free fireworks display set to begin at 9:50pm. Join the Arlington Independence Day Parade on July 4th for some more family fun.
Event Details
🗓 July 3 | 6:00pm–10:00pm
📍 Downtown Arlington
🎟 Free
Celebrate 4th of July in Frisco! The Frisco Freedom fest will be featuring an fun activities, including the Children’s Expo, a Community Stage, a Hometown Hero Exhibit showcasing the police and fire departments, local restaurants, and a Patriotic Vendor Village. End the night with one of the largest fireworks finales in the area, following the conclusion of the FC Dallas match at Toyota Stadium.
Event Details
🗓 July 4 | 3:00pm–11:00pm
📍 Simpson Plaza
🎟 Free
Enjoy a full day of 4th of July freedom fun in McKinney. Red, White, and BOOM! kicks off Independence Day with Downtown events: a hometown parade, a classic car, truck, and cycle show, endless dining and shopping options, live music, family activities, and of course, fireworks!
Event Details
🗓 July 4 | 12:00pm–10:00pm
📍 Historic Downtown McKinney
🎟 Free
Put on your red, white, and blue and kick off this year’s 4th of July weekend with a fun bar crawl in Deep Ellum. Participating bars include Backyard, Electric Shuffle, Off The Cuff, Bottle Blonde, and many more! Don’t miss out on the fun!
Event Details
🗓 July 2 | 3:00pm–11:00pm
📍 Backyard
🎟 $15
📷 Photo 3: Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake | @LynnCreekPark
Lake days are our favorite kinds of days, and luckily, there are plenty of lakes around Dallas. Pack up your family or friends and spend the 4th of July weekend out on the lake boating, swimming, fishing, and so much more.
Want to take a road trip to enjoy this long weekend? We’ve created a list of the top Texas road trips from Dallas for you! Whether you’re looking for some great food, fun activities, an outdoor adventure, or just some time to relax, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Let’s pack our bags and hit the road!
What better way to spend 4th of July than at the best rooftop pools in downtown Dallas? Enjoy a stunning view while taking a dip in the pool and sipping a refreshing cocktail this 4th of July weekend in Dallas. Most hotel pools offer day passes
Is there any better food to indulge in on the 4th of July in Dallas than authentic BBQ? Dallas has so many great spots to satisfy your craving for tender brisket, ribs, sausage, and more. Not to forget about all the delicious sides including mac and cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad.
There is no 4th of July celebration without some delicious sweet treats. To cool off, we found some of the most delicious ice cream shops in Dallas for you. From soft-serve ice cream to ice cream flights, ice cream stuffed donuts, ice cream sandwiches, or just your regular scoop of ice cream, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Be sure to save or bookmark this guide to the best 4th of July events in Dallas! We’ll be updating it as we discover more events and things to do.
If you’re looking for more events and things to do in Dallas check out the app or website. There is something there for everyone! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, and Facebook!
Vanessa is a UNATION team member and author of the Stuff to Do in Dallas City Guide. For more insight on the best events and things to do in...