Independence Day means lots of delicious cookouts, beautiful fireworks, festive family get-togethers, and patriotic spirit!
Trusting Connections have gathered fun, affordable (mostly free entry), and local events happening for this upcoming 4th of July for the entire family.
Dallas-Fort Worth
Southlake Stars and Stripes at Southlake Town Square
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 6:00 PM -11:00 PM
Price: FREE
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Enjoy live entertainment on three stages around the Town Square, games, arts and crafts, and other festive activities for the kids. Munch on delicious and sweet bites from Steel City Pops, Fletcher’s Corny Dogs & Funnel Cakes, Nothing Bundt Cakes and more!
Red, White and Boom on the Bridge at Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 6:00 PM -10:00 PM
Price: FREE
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Take the family out to “Red White and Boom On The Bridge,” Wednesday night, July 3rd, from 6-10pm on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in downtown Dallas. This event is hosted by Mrs. Baird’s: Texas Born Texas Bread. There will be music, food, fireworks, and much more.
Arlington 4th of July Parade at Arlington City Hall
Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Price: FREE
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You can’t miss Arlington’s huge annual 4th of July Parade! Attended by thousands in the past, this year will be bigger and better as professionally-decorated floats, bands, and other hometown entries cover the two-mile route to celebrate USA’s freedom! Click here for the route details.
Fair Park Fourth at Fair Park
Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 12:00 PM -10:00 PM
Price: FREE admission; activities start at $5
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Celebrate Independence Day with family fun and fireworks at historic Fair Park. Enjoy patriotic performances, entertainment, water inflatables, games, concessions all day starting at noon, and a spectacular firework show at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Tucson
4th Annual Diamonds in the Sky Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 5 PM – 9:30 PM MST
Price: $4
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Take the whole family out to enjoy an All-Star baseball game featuring the Sun Belt College league. A post-game firework show will follow. There will be games, prizes, $1 hot dogs, giveaways and so much more! Kids 5 and under get in free.
Town of Oro Valley July 4 Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019 frm 5:00pm-9:00pm
Price: FREE
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Join your Oro Valley friends and neighbors for the annual FREE July 4th Celebration at James D. Kriegh Park, presented by HSL and El Conquistador, a Hilton Resort. Over 20 food trucks featured and lots of fun activities for the kiddos. This year’s event will be at James D. Kriegh Park.
Star Spangled Spectacular in Marana
Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 5:00 PM 9:30 PM
Price: FREE
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For our families living in Marana, come out to enjoy a spectacular Independence Day celebration, hosted by the city fo Marana. Enjoy “live music, dozens of food trucks, inflatables for the kids, a beer garden for the adults, and of course, a magnificent fireworks show.”
Phoenix
Arizona Celebration of Freedom at the Mesa Convention Center Complex
Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Price: FREE
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Celebrate this year’s Independence Day at the Arizona Celebration of Freedom. There will be plenty of “live entertainment, a beer garden, food, activity zones with water features, presentations, cultural displays, and much more throughout the evening.” A firework show is planned to begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Fabulous Phoenix Fourth at Steele Indian School Park
Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Price: FREE
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Take the entire family out to the much anticipated, popular, and well-beloved Fabulous Phoenix 4th this July 4th. This event offers one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. Past events annually attract thousands of participants. Enjoy an evening with a variety of food vendors, beverages, activities for both adults and children. Fireworks will start at approximately 9:30 p.m.
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at Tumbleweed Park
Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Price: FREE admission; $5 for parking (cash only)
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The City of Chandler invites families and friends to its annual July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at Tumbleweed Park! Gather the family around to watch a sky-illuminating fireworks display, scheduled to start at 9 pm.
Fourth at the Fountain at Fountain Park
Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Price: FREE
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Bring on your red, white and blue spirit at Fountain Park on Thursday, July 4, 2019, to celebrate USA’s birthday! Festivities will be at 6:00 pm with live music with DJ Steve Grosz, a rock climbing wall, and many fun activities for the kids of all ages.
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Trusting Connections would like to wish all of our families and nannies a Happy Independence Day!