Have a Blast on the Fourth of July

Break out the grill and chow down on some apple pie! The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate and Dallas knows how to do it right. With so many fireworks displays and celebrations, it's hard to choose the right one. We've selected our favorites to make planning the perfect holiday a little easier.

Wednesday, July 3

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Addison Kaboom Town
One of the fireworks shows happening the day before the holiday also happens to be one of the best. Rated as one of top places to watch fireworks in the country, the 30 minute show is choreographed to music and a live radio simulcast on 100.3 Jack FM. There will be great food, live music on the Dos Equis Stage and the spectacular Addison Airport Air Show featuring the Cavanaugh Flight Museum Warbird Flyover. The fireworks can be seen from anywhere in Addison; however, if you want to watch from Addison Circle Park this year, you need to show up early, because officials are limiting attendance at the park for the first time.
Festivities last from 5:00 p.m. until midnight.
 


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Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration
Enjoy an evening of exciting live Thoroughbred racing and fun activities for the whole family including pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, games and more! Enjoy live music from Vegas Stars on the Courtyard of Champions stage from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and make sure to enter the Lone Stars and Stripes Truck Give-a-Way (2013 Chevrolet Silverado). After the races, stay to enjoy the 20-minute fireworks display, choreographed to music courtesy of 106.1 Kiss FM.

Thursday, July 4



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Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic
For 40 years, Willie Nelson has been entertaining the masses with this one of a kind show. This edition at Billy Bob's Texas and the Fort Worth Stockyards features tons of singers, including Gary Allan, Justin Moore, Randy Rogers Band, Ryan Bingham, Kris Kristofferson and Leon Russell. A variety of food trucks including OinknMoo BBQ, Ketzlers Schnitzel Shack and PompeII will be there to provide food for every taste. Entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Make sure to visit the picnic website for festival rules and regulations and stage locations/line ups.




Photo credit: Klyde Warren Park

Open Classical July 4th Concert  Celebrate Independence Day at Klyde Warren Park with a concert from Open Classical. Open Classical founder and director, Mark Landson will host an evening of celebration on July 4th in Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas. Classical instrumental and opera musicians will take the stage to perform patriotic pieces and beloved classical favorites from all over the world. A variety of pop, jazz, folk and dance performers, including a special appearance by members of the Band of Puppets, will be intermixed throughout the event for an American melting pot of entertainment. A free event to be enjoyed by all ages!



Photo credit: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie

Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration
Lone Star Park keeps the celebration going with a second night of horse racing and fun activities for the whole family. Guests will enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, games and more! After the races, a 20-minute fireworks display, choreographed to music courtesy of 99.5 The Wolf will dazzle guests once more. Enjoy live music from Incognito on the Courtyard of Champions stage from 5:00 pm. to 11:30 p.m. Plus, make sure to enter the Lone Stars and Stripes Trip Give-a-Way for your change to win a trip to Las Vegas. Visit the Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie website for more information and official rules.

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Concerts at the Arboretum: Dallas Wind Symphony
If you miss the Dallas Wind Symphony's inside performance, a Star-Spangled Spectacular at 1:00 p.m. in the Meyerson Symphony Center, you can catch them a little bit later outside at the Dallas Arboretum. The person who shows up in the best patriotic costume wins a night's stay at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas. The performance is from 7:30 - 9:30 pm with the gates opening at 6 pm.

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MetroPCS Fair Park Fourth
Celebrate Independence Day with festivities for all ages and beautiful fireworks from inside Dallas' historic Fair Park from 4:30-11:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, the family-fun event will feature a Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic performance, reduced admission to Fair Park's museums at select times, "dancing water" shows as the Esplanade Fountain, kids activates and entertainment, plus a spectacular fireworks show. The first 92,000 people can grab a seat inside the Cotton Bowl, while the spacious Fair Park allows for plenty of other viewing spots. There will be live entertainment before and after the fireworks. Make sure to visit the event website for more information regarding gates, performance times and more.