Rain Returns to North Texas
As we all know, tomorrow is Independence Day, the day that our great nation of the United States declared independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. To celebrate this holiday, many will be spending time with their families, going to parades, having barbecues, going to carnivals, having picnics, going to concerts and baseball games and MUCH more across North Texas tomorrow, but what will the weather be like for tomorrow's celebrations? Tomorrow, we expect a nice high of around 91 and mostly sunny skies across North Texas and winds South South East at about 5 miles per hour. Click here for a list of Fourth of July Events across North Texas.
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This next week is looking like it will be a pleasant week across North Texas. We will be seeing some unseasonably low temperatures in the upper 80's and low 90's across North Texas this week. We will also be seeing our low temperatures overnight dipping down into the mid 60's and low 70's. Below is a more detailed graphic 7-Day Forecast:
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Fireworks shows, food, music, parades and more family fun -- it's all happening across North Texas to celebrate Independence Day. See what's happening in your area. JULY 4TH EVENTS 2013
Addison, July 3 Kaboom Town Fireworks and more www.addisontexas.net/events/kaboomtown Allen, June 29 Allen USA Celebration Free concerts, food, fireworks and more allenusa.org Arlington, July 3 and 4 Annual 4th of July Parade arlington4th.org Downtown fireworks festival www.arlingtontx.gov/parks/simple/lightuparlington.html Fireworks at Arlington Highlands www.arlingtonhighlands.com Bedford, July 4 Bigtop 4thFEST Fireworks, concert and more family fun www.bedfordtx.gov/4thfest/ Burleson, July 4 Free concert and fireworks www.burlesontx.com/Calendar/Home/SingleEvent?eventID=2750 College Station, July 4 "I Love America" Celebration at the George Bush Library Free museum entry, entertainment, hot air balloon glow, fireworks and much more bushlibrary.tamu.edu/museum/events/0/614/ Coppell, July 3 & 4 Two days of Fourth fun include a parade, food, fireworks and more coppelltx.gov/special-events-activities/july-4th-parade Crowley, July 13 Celebration of Freedom Event Parade, festival, fireworks display and more www.ci.crowley.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=306 Dallas, July 4 Fair Park Fourth Fireworks, discounted museum admissions and lots more family fun www.fairpark.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=401 Denton, July 4 Yankee Doodle Parade Liberty Run, parade, live entertainment & more family fun www.cityofdenton.com/about-the-city/calendar/-item-9598 40th annual Kiwanis Fireworks Show at Fouts Field (UNT) www.dentonkiwanisclub.org Desoto/Lancaster, July 4 Fabulous Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks, food and family fun www.ci.desoto.tx.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=2633 Farmers Branch, July 4 Annual Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration Parade, food, prizes and more www.facebook.com/FarmersBranchParade Flower Mound, July 4 Independence Fest Children's parade, fireworks and much more family fun www.flower-mound.com/festival Fort Worth, July 4 Fort Worth's Fourth Fun on the river, live music, fireworks and more trinityrivervision.org/fort-worth's-fourth-of-july-fireworks-celebration Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic Live music, fallen soldier memorial wall www.williespicnic.com Frisco, July 4 Frisco Freedom Fest Children's fun expo, live entertainment, food fest, FC Dallas soccer match, fireworks and more www.friscofreedomfest.org Grand Prairie, July 4 Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration Racing, family fun, music and fireworks www.lonestarpark.com Granbury, July 4-6 Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Parade, festival & fireworks www.granburychamber.com/4th-july-celebration Grapevine, July 4 Annual Fireworks Extravaganza www.grapevinetexasusa.com/FestivalsAndEvents/FireworksExtravaganza742013/tabid/839/Default.aspx SummerBlast Fireworks and family fun every Friday all summer www.grapevinetexasusa.com/summer/fireworks.html Haltom City, July 4 Quad Cities Family 4th Fireworks Show Multi-city fireworks show including North Richland Hills, Haltom City and Richland Hills www.netarrant.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=5 Hurst, July 4 Hurst Stars & Stripes Family fun, live music and fireworks hursttx.gov/index.aspx?page=112&recordid=1046 Lancaster/Desoto, July 4 Fabulous Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks, food and family fun www.ci.desoto.tx.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=2633 Lewisville, July 4 Red White & Lewisville Fireworks www.cityoflewisville.com/index.aspx?page=21&recordid=1057 McKinney, July 4 Red, White and Boom Fireworks, food, live music and much more www.mckinneytexas.org/index.aspx?nid=830 North Richland Hills, July 4 Quad Cities Family 4th Fireworks Show Multi-city fireworks show including North Richland Hills, Haltom City and Richland Hills www.netarrant.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=5 Parker, June 29 Celebrate Freedom Free concert and fireworks celebratefreedom.com Plano, July 4 All-American Fourth Fireworks show www.plano.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3245&month=7&year=2013&day=27&cal Richardson, July 4 Family Fourth Celebration Family fun, picnicking and fireworks www.cor.net/index.aspx?page=336 Richland Hills, July 4 Quad Cities Family 4th Fireworks Show Multi-city fireworks show including North Richland Hills, Haltom City and Richland Hills www.netarrant.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=5 Roanoke, July 3 Roanoke's 3rd Rocks Fireworks, live music and family fun roanoketexas.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=455 Rockwall, July 4 Fireworks display at Myers Park at dusk www.rockwall.com/Parks/EventDocs/2013.pdf Rowlett, July 4 Fireworks on Main Live music, food, children's activities, fireworks and more www.rowlett.com/index.aspx?nid=780 Sachse, July 3 Sachse's Red, White & Blue Blast Music, food, fun and more at Heritage Park www.cityofsachse.com/index.aspx?nid=367 Seagoville, June 29 Fireworks in the Park Music, food, inflatable water park & fireworks, 4pm-11pm www.seagoville.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=942 Southlake, July 3 Stars and Stripes Festival Live entertainment, fireworks and more www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/stars-stripes The Colony, July 4 Liberty By The Lake Festival Family fun zone, food, live entertainment, 5 & 10 K, fireworks and more www.ci.the-colony.tx.us/lbl/index.asp When it comes to Independence Day celebrations in Dallas-Fort Worth, area residents get their choice of some of the nation’s most notable Fourth of July fireworks displays in the country. The best places for fireworks, food, entertainment and fun this year promise exciting extras for every family. Photo Credit: fairpark.org Fair Park Fourth Fair Park – Dallas, Texas 1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard Dallas, TX 75210 (214) 421-9600 www.fairpark.org Price: free/$10 to park in Fair Park/ride DART’s Green Line Rail to the Fair Park Station Hours: July 4 – 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; fireworks – 9:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, Fair Park Fourth will have a 30 minute state-of-the-artfireworks program over the Cotton Bowl by Pyrotecnico, the nation’s premiere fireworks company. Pyrotecnico host fireworks shows for the Superbowl and other major events around the world. There will be free admission to all the Fair Park museums between the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the day of. Other activities include musical performances, carnival rides, games and 4th of July food favorites. Musical performances will include a Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic concert and a dancing water show at the fountains in the Esplanade. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Photo Credit: Grapevine Vintage Texas/Facebook 29th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza Lake Grapevine – Grapevine, TX (817) 410-3185 www.grapevinetexasusa.com Price: free Hours: July 4 – 9:30 p.m. Stake your claim near Lake Grapevine or any of Grapevine’s attractions for a fireworks show at the lake. Park anywhere close to Lake Grapevine to get the best views. You can even park in the Gaylord Texan parking lot for a fee to get a good view of them. The city will close down Fairway Drive from State Highway 26 East and Silveron Boulevard at around 9:15 p.m. until the show is over. The fireworks display will go on rain or shine. Photo Credit: freedomfest.org Frisco Freedom Fest Simpson Plaza at City Hall 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard Frisco, TX 75034 (972) 292-5080 www.freedomfest.org Price: free Hours: July 4 – 4 p.m.; fireworks – 10 p.m. The Frisco Freedom Fest will include a Major League Soccer game and the Party in the Plaza. Party in the Plaza includes free admission and free parking for 4th of July family fun, Frisco style. Families may attend the Children’s Expo that will feature two Euro bungees, a rock wall and bounce houses. There will also be a Community Stage with local entertainment and a a showcase of the Frisco fire and police departments in a special hometown hero exhibit. Other events include the Taste of Frisco with Frisco-area restaurants serving up gourmet restaurant fare samples. Additional fees will apply to some of the activities in the Children’s Expo, concession stand items, the restaurant fare at the Taste of Frisco and for tickets to the FC Dallas versus Toronto FC soccer match. Photo Credit: ThinkStock Independence Fest 2012 Bakersfield Park 1201 Duncan Lane Flower Mound, TX 75028 (972) 874-6300 www.flower-mound.com Price: free Hours: July 4 parade – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; July 4 festivities – 5 p.m.; fireworks – 9:45 p.m. Independence Fest 2012 will begin with a children’s parade earlier in the day at the Lewisville ISD administration building located at 1800 Timber Creek Road in Flower Mound. Evening festivities continue at Bakersfield Park beginning at 5 p.m. with performances by Good Question and Mound of Sound. There will also be a vintage car show presented by Time Machine Car Shows, as well as an art exhibition, local vendors, food and drinks, and a free Kid’s Zone with bounce houses and face painting. The highlight act of the evening is multi-platinum group Smash Mouth, playing hits like “Walkin on the Sun,” “All Star” and the remake of the Monkees, “I’m a Believer.” Smash Mouth will go on at 8:15 p.m. Photo Credit: City of Hurst, Texas/Facebook Hurst Stars and Stripes Hurst Community Park Southwest Corner of Precint Line and Pipeline Roads Hurst, TX 76118 817-788-7320 www.ci.hurst.tx.us Price: free Hours: 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Music starts at 5:30 p.m. with Sonny Burgess. Followed by The Spazmatics at 6:45 p.m.and Emerald City at 8:00 p.m. At approximately 9:30 p.m. the Fireworks display will start at the Hurst Community Park. Hurst Stars and Stripes will feature many North Texas bands such as Sonny Burgess, The Spazmatics and Emerald City. The Children's Area will be located on the West Lawn, featuring large inflatable activities. There will also be local food trucks and local food vendors. A free shuttle service will be available from North East Mall. Questions? Please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 817-788-7320. |
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