Dallas-Fort Worth Fourth of July Fireworks Guide: 2024 Event Schedule

North Texas residents will celebrate the 2024 Independence Day holiday with a variety of public fireworks displays and community festivals scheduled across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Major municipal events, including the long-running Addison Kaboom Town! and the City of Arlington’s 150th-anniversary celebration, anchor the regional festivities. Attendees are encouraged to verify event status through official municipal websites, as schedules remain subject to change due to local weather conditions.

Addison Kaboom Town!

Addison Kaboom Town! continues its four-decade tradition on July 3. According to the Town of Addison, the event at Addison Circle Park features an air show at the Addison Airport, live music, and a fireworks display. Gates open at 5 p.m., and tickets are required, with general admission priced at $11.50 and tickets for children ages 2 to 9 costing $6.50.

Arlington Independence Day Celebration

The City of Arlington is marking its 150th anniversary alongside the 250th anniversary of the United States with a pyrotechnic display on July 5. As stated by the City of Arlington, the event in the Arlington Entertainment District will feature a drone show followed by an 18-to-20-minute fireworks performance. The event is free to the public.

Dallas and Surrounding Area Fireworks

Several cities across North Texas have finalized plans for public celebrations between July 3 and July 4:

• Carrollton: Fireworks will launch over Josey Ranch Lake on July 3 at 9:30 p.m. Viewing is available at the Josey Ranch Sports Complex, Jimmy Porter Park, and the lake area.
• Garland: The city hosts a festival in Downtown Garland Square on July 3 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring live music and family activities, followed by fireworks.
• Irving: Levy Event Plaza will host a celebration on July 3 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a drone show with over 700 units and a musical fireworks synchronization.
• Bedford: Generations Park at Boys Ranch hosts a celebration on July 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music and food trucks.
• Grapevine: A 20-minute fireworks show is scheduled for July 4 at 9:30 p.m. over Lake Grapevine, per the City of Grapevine.
• Dallas: Klyde Warren Park will host an Independence Day celebration on July 4 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., featuring the Emerald City Band and family-oriented activities.
• McKinney: The Red White & Boom event at Towne Lake Park is set for July 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Frisco: Omni PGA Frisco will host “Fireworks on the Fairway” on July 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event includes a performance by Darius Rucker. General admission tickets are $59.31 for adults and $24.76 for children ages 2 to 12.
• Rowlett: Fireworks on Main takes place at Pecan Grove Park on July 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., offering carnival rides and live entertainment.

Planning Your Visit

Local authorities emphasize that event details are subject to change based on safety protocols and weather. Residents are advised to visit the official websites of each respective city to confirm parking information, prohibited items, and potential rescheduling notices before attending. Most municipal events listed are free of charge, with the notable exceptions of Addison Kaboom Town! and the PGA Frisco celebration.