| America will celebrate our independence soon, and this is the 247th year! Our rich history of patriots and patriotism is something to be thankful for and celebrate yearly. It’s true that freedom isn’t free, and we can look back at many battles fought to ensure we can wake up daily in the land of the free.
Denton County Fourth of July celebrations are popping up, and many of the favorites are again scheduled for 2023. Below is a list of events in cities across Denton County, although it is not an exhaustive list of every festivity happening in the county.
AUBREY
Freedom Fest at the Ranch
July 4, 5:30 – 10 p.m.
2459 W. Blackjack Road, Rancho De La Roca Retreat Ranch
Family-friendly music, games, food, and fireworks.
CARROLLTON
Independence Day Concert
July 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1720 Keller Springs Road
Carrollton Senior Center
The entire family is invited to enjoy patriotic music from The New Horizons Band. In-N-Out Burger will serve free lunches, including a hamburger or cheeseburger with chips and a drink, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (one lunch per person). No registration is required. Supplies are limited. Come back in the evening and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show!
Independence Day Fireworks Show
July 3, 9:30 – 9:45 p.m.
1720 Keller Springs Road
Carrollton Senior Center
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show. Bring the family and join the City of Carrollton for an evening of patriotic fun as the show lights up the night sky with an awe-inspiring display of color. This free display will begin after sunset at approximately 9:30 p.m. and lasts 15 minutes. There will be no event onsite. For more information, visit cityofcarrollton.com/fireworks.
CELINA
Splash & Blast
July 1, 5 – 9:30 p.m.
Old Celina Park
The free family-friendly outdoor event features a large Kid’s Zone with water slides, games, foam pits, a rock wall, and much more! Splash & Blast will feature LIVE music performances.
COPPELL
Celebrate Coppell
Party in the Park
July 2, 6 – 10 p.m.
Andrew Brown Park East
Enjoy live music by Emerald City Band and Prophets and Outlaws, lawn games, and delicious food truck fare. The fireworks spectacular, choreographed to patriotic music, begins at 9:45 p.m.
Parade Down Parkway
July 4, 9 a.m.
The parade begins at Samuel Boulevard and Sandy Lake Road at 9 a.m.
COPPER CANYON
4th of July Celebration and Parade
July 4, 10 a.m.
400 Woodland Drive
Copper Canyon Town Hall
Immediately following the parade, everyone is welcome for hotdogs and drinks at Town Hall.
DENTON
Liberty 5K Run & Walk
July 1, 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Denton Civic Center
321 E. McKinney Street
Yankee Doodle Parade
July 1, 9 – 10 a.m.
Downtown Denton around the Courthouse-on-the-Square
Independence Day Celebration, Ages 50+
July 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
509 N. Bell Avenue
Denton Senior Center
After the parade, join friends at the Senior Center for a special patriotic performance, games, and a delicious lunch.
July Jubilee
July 3, 6 – 10 p.m.
110 W. Hickory Street
Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square
Celebrate Independence Day downtown on the square with patriotic fun and activities for all ages! This free, family-friendly event features live music, tasty treats from local vendors, inflatables, games, rock climbing, face painting, photo opportunities, a hot dog eating contest, and, to cap off the evening, a spectacular drone show!
DOUBLE OAK
4th of July Parade and Picnic
July 4, all-day
1110 Cross Timbers Drive
The parade line-up starts at 9 a.m. on Simmons and Oak Trail.
The picnic is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at John B. Wright Park.
FLOWER MOUND
Independence Day Children’s Parade
July 4, 9:30 a.m.
1800 Timber Creek Road
Decorated bikes, trikes, wagons, and strollers are welcome. Free hot dogs, children’s activities, and live entertainment will follow the parade.
Stars and Stripes Splashtacular
July 4, 1 – 5 p.m.
1200 Gerault Road
Community Activity Center Outdoor Water Park
Enjoy a day of cooling off in the water park.
Independence Fest 2023
July 4, 5 – 10 p.m.
Bakersfield Park
Eli Young Band at 5 p.m.
The festival will include a kid’s zone, a car show, a local vendors showcase, food trucks, and a fireworks finale.
FRISCO
Frisco Freedom Fest
July 3 – 4
6106 Frisco Square Boulevard
Events for the whole family include a 5K run, cornhole tournament, Taste of Frisco, fireworks, and more. The schedule of events is here.
GRAPEVINE
4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Lake Grapevine
Watch fireworks from a variety of lake view locations.
LAKE CITIES
Parade and Celebration
July 1, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
101 E. Hundley Drive, Lake Dallas
Vendors and entertainment start at 4 p.m. at Lake Dallas City Park, and Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
LEWISVILLE
Freedom Festival
July 4, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
2540 King Arthur Boulevard
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. with face painters, balloon artists, caricature artists, a bounce house/water slide combo, an ultimate bungee ride, a ninja tower, food trucks, live music, and more. Note: A fireworks show will not be scheduled in Old Town Lewisville this year. Shuttles will be made available for the Castle Hills event.
LITTLE ELM
July Jubilee
July 4, all-day events
701 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm Park
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. after a full day of fun.
PLANO
All American 4th & Fireworks
July 4, 6 – 10 p.m.
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Enjoy a local festival followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
PROSPER
Pride in the Sky Independence Day Celebration
July 1, 5 – 10 p.m.
Frontier Park
The evening is a celebration of town and country, complete with live music, Kid Zones, food, posting of the flags, games, and fireworks set to music!
ROANOKE
All American Fireworks & Festival
July 3, 5 – 10 p.m.
500 S. Oak Street
Historic Oak Street, City Hall Plaza
Enjoy bounce houses, games, a pie-eating contest, and live music, followed by a fireworks display.
SANGER
Sanger FREEdom Fest
July 1, 5 – 10 p.m.
2201 S. Stemmons, Porter Park
Free family fun event with a water slide, carnival rides, petting zoo, fireworks, and more!
SOUTHLAKE
Stars and Stripes Celebration
July 3, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
1400 Main Street, Southlake Town Center
Food, family fun, music, and fireworks.
THE COLONY
Liberty by The Lake
July 1, all-day
5K, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run (6:30 a.m.)
Parade 10:45 a.m. (lineup)
Festival 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
4100 Blair Oaks, Five-Star Complex
Liberty By The Lake Festival begins at 6 p.m. with the concert, watermelon eating contest, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
TROPHY CLUB
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, all-day
7:15 a.m. Patriot 5K & Fun Run
9:30 a.m. Parade of Patriots
6 – 10 p.m. Concert & Fireworks |
