Fourth of July festivities are already in full swing in the metroplex this weekend, but there will still be plenty of fireworks displays on Independence Day:
Dallas
Klyde Warren Park in Dallas will be hosting the city’s annual celebration, with the city’s fireworks show slated to go off at 9:40 p.m. The display will be preceded by musical performances by Angel White at 7 p.m. and Prophets and Outlaws at 8:15 p.m., both at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Attendees will also have the opportunity to dine at any of the dozens of food trucks setting up shop in the park as early as 11 a.m.
Fair Park will also have festivities starting at 4:30 p.m., including “hands-on activities for kids, local market vendors, live music, entertainment, food trucks, and other concession offerings.” Attendees can then watch the firework display at 9:40 p.m. from inside Cotton Bowl Stadium.
Fort Worth
Gates open at 5 p.m. for Fort Worth’s Fourth event on the banks of the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion, where attendees will be treated to live music, activities, and an array of food offerings. Trey & The Tritones go on at 6 p.m. and Coffey Anderson will take the stage at 8 p.m. The main event will kick off around 9:30 p.m.
Frisco
This year the City of Frisco is boasting “one of the largest fireworks finales in all of North Texas.” The show is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. and can be viewed around Frisco City Hall and Toyota Stadium. Fireworks will be preceded by the city’s “Party in the Plaza” event at 4 p.m., featuring a classic car show, local vendors, activities for kids, and live music.
Plano
North Texans can also enjoy Plano’s All American 4th festival at Collin College Spring Creek Campus. The event starts at 6 p.m. Families can enjoy a parade, food, and drinks before the fireworks kick off at 9:30 p.m.
Grand Prairie
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie will be hosting its own Independence Day event, however, the race track will be charging admission. Thoroughbred horse racing will start at 5 p.m., but attendees can enter up to two hours early to enjoy live music, pony rides, bounce houses, and a petting zoo. There will also be a 20-minute fireworks show later in the evening.
For more Fourth of July events around the metroplex, check out Patch’s list.