Here are some things you can do across North Texas over Fourth of July weekend
Fourth of July is right around the corner but there’s still no end in sight for the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, Tarrant County again reached a new single-day high of 605 COVID-19 cases, continuing an upward trend.
Here is a list of socially-distanced fireworks shows, Fourth of July celebrations, livestreams and broadcasts that you can tune into this weekend while doing your part in slowing the spread of the virus.
“America Strong” concert, July 4, 9 p.m.: The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is doing a concert for the first time in more than three months from Dickies Arena, dubbed “America Strong.” This hour-long “socially-distanced concert” will be broadcast at 9 p.m. July 4 on WFAA-TV/Channel 8. There will not be an audience.
Arlington firework show, July 3, 9:30 p.m. at Entertainment District: Arlington’s annual Independence Day parade has been canceled for the first time in 55 years. But on the bright side, people can still hop into their cars and catch the city’s annual July 3 fireworks show. The events has been moved to the Entertainment District south of Interstate 30. Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will open their parking lots at 8 p.m. for spectators to park.
“Boomin’ 4th,” July 4, 9:30 p.m. at Hudson Oaks: The “Boomin’ 4th” event in Parker County is being shown through a livestream this year, playing choreographed music from a live band. Listeners can tune in on 92.1 Hank FM. Fireworks will be held at a central location. For optimal viewing areas and more information, go to events.hudsonoaks.com/boomin-4th.
Burleson fireworks at Chisenhall, July 4, 9:20 p.m. at Chisenhall Sports Complex. The City of Burleson will continue its fireworks show and festival this Fourth of July. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show is scheduled for 9:20 p.m. All fields will be open to encourage social distancing. There will be no food vendors or concerts and those in attendance are encouraged to provide their own picnic meal. For more information, visit the city’s website.
Fort Worth’s Fourth, July 4, 9:20 p.m.: The City of Fort Worth is still holding a fireworks show but there won’t be an in-person festival at Panther Island Pavilion this year due to COVID-19. Instead, people can tune into a livestream of the firework show at 9:20 p.m. July 4 by visiting fortworthsfourth.com. Residents living nearby can view the show from their homes.
Frisco Freedom Fest, July 4, 9:30 p.m. at Frisco City Hall: The festival and 5k run for this year’s event have been canceled but FC Dallas and the City of Frisco are still organizing a 20-minute fireworks show in Frisco that will also be streamed online. For more details, visit the city’s Facebook page.
Granbury Fourth of July celebration, July 3-4 at Granbury Square: Local officials canceled the annual July 4th parade in Granbury but modified events are still taking place this weekend. Vendors will be at Granbury Square this Friday and Saturday, 95.5 K-HITS will host its “Limelight” concert on Friday evening, and there will be a fireworks show at around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday. For more details, granburychamber.com.
Grapevine firework extravaganza, July 4, 9:30 p.m. by Lake Grapevine: The City of Grapevine is still holding its “38th Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza” which will be 24-minute fireworks show by Lake Grapevine that people can view from their cars. There will be several parking lots available but most will have car entry fees. For more information, visit the city’s official website.
Kaboom Town livestream, July 3-4: The Town of Addison canceled its Kaboom Town! firework festival but the town is still doing a fireworks show for people to tune into. The fireworks will be streamed at 9:30 p.m. July 3 on the city’s YouTube page and it will be broadcast at 10 p.m. July 4 on CW33. For more information, visit the town’s website.
Keller virtual bike parade, July 4: The Keller Police Department’s annual bike parade is going to be online only this year and people can tune in by visiting the city’s Facebook page all day on July 4. Children ages 2-12 can enter the parade by sending in a photo of their decorated bikes to jintia@kellerpd.com. For more details on how to enter, visit the city’s official Facebook page.
“Red, White and BOOM” at McKinney, July 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. and at 9:30 p.m. in McKinney: The City of McKinney and Craig Ranch are hosting a “patriotic drive-thru parade” from 9 to 11 a.m. in Downtown McKinney then there will be a 20-minute fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. at McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch. For more details, visit mckinneytexas.org.
“Roanoke’s Virtual 3rd of July,” July 3, 7:30 p.m.: The City of Roanoke will be holding a virtual celebration that you can tune in through the city’s social media and website only. The event will feature a magician, music, national anthem salute and a message from Roanoke Mayor Scooter Gierisch. For more details, visit roanoketexas.com.
Southlake fireworks, July 3, 9:30 p.m.: The City of Southlake canceled its annual Stars and Stripes celebration, but fireworks will take place at Bicentennial Park. The park will be closed to the public but residents living nearby can watch from their homes or tune into a “special commemorative video” to be released on the city’s social media July 3.