results of individual ingenuity by local organizations and businesses. There is even an Award Ceremony after the parade at Heritage Park, 201 W. Front Street at 1 pm to recognize excellence within each of several categories.
www.arlington.org - Downtown Arlington
McKinney’s Red, White and Boom
On July 4 Celebrate independence day at McKinney’s red, white and boom! Activi- ties for the entire family. A full day of free hometown fun!
www.mckinneytexas.org/ redwhiteandboom/ - McKinney
Old-Fashioned Fourth at Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
How did Dallas celebrate Independence Day from 1840 to 1910? Grab your picnic basket and bring the whole family to the Village to celebrate July 4th. Visit with characters in historic costumes, tour our historic buildings, play Victorian games and participate in hands-on activities. Make ice cream and ride the fastest stick ponies in town and compete in the Vil- lage’s famous stick pony race. Tickets: Purchase your tickets by July 1 and get a special reduced rate of just $4 per person. At the gate, regular admission rates apply. $7 Adult; $5 Senior (65+); $4 Child (4 to 12 years).
www.dallasheritagevillage.com - Dallas
Patriotic Pops
Join Hector Guzman, Plano Symphony Orchestra, and the Men on Note for a rousing Patriotic Pops. Enjoy the Plano Symphony in the cool comfort of the Eisemann Center as we honor our coun- try and the people dedicated to preserving our freedom.
www.planosymphony.org - Plano
Fireworks 1 & 5K
The race is through Stonebridge Ranch! There will be food, music, prizes and awards! The 1K race will start first allow- ing you to participate in the 1K with your child and still compete in the 5K. (1K, 5K)
www.stonebridgeracers.com/ - Adriatica Bell Tower, 400 Adriatica Pkwy, McKin- ney - from 8.00am until 9.00am
Independence Day PARADE Come share in the celebration along
with the rest of the nation as we re- member JULY 4th with the annual INDEPENDENCE DAY
PARADE!!
The parade route begins this year at the Plano Independent School District Administration Building at 15th Street and Parkhaven... going west on 15th to Independence
Parkway...then north on In- dependence ending at Plano Senior High School.
www.planoparade.net - Start at PISD Admin. Building at Parkhaven and 15th Street - from 9.00am until 11.00am
Red, White & Lewisville
The city’s annual fireworks show, Red White & Lewisville, will return on Mon- day, July 4. The same launch site will be used as in the past several years, and the best viewing areas are between State Highway 121 and the south side of Vis- ta Ridge Mall. The show is scheduled to start after sunset, about 9:30 p.m.
www.cityoflewisville.com/ - Lewisville - from 9.30am until 10.30am
Vista Ridge Mall indoor Stars & Stripes children’s parade
It’s America’s birthday and Vista Ridge Mall is inviting all the kids to come and celebrate with some good old-fashioned fun. At 10:30 am, Uncle Sam kicks off the holiday with the annual Stars & Stripes parade. Kids are invited to dress them- selves and their kid-vehicles in red, white and blue and parade through the shopping center. The parade will wind down in Cen- ter Court where the kids can enjoy crafts and activities, all with a patriotic theme.
The activities are designed for children eight and under, but all ages are welcome.
www.vistaridgemall.com - Lewisville - from 10.30am until 1.30pm
Children’s Parade
Lineup begins at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Eaton and Timber Creek Road with the parade starting promptly at 11 a.m. Deco- rated bikes, trikes, wagons, and stroll- ers will parade a short route to the LISD School Administration
Building where
free hot dogs, drinks, children’s activities, and live entertainment await. www.flow-
er-mound.com - LISD School Admin- istration Building - 1800 Timber Creek Road - from 11.00am until 2.00pm
Fair Park Fourth!
Free! The City of Dallas’ official Indepen- dence Day celebration will feature spec- tacular Cotton Bowl fireworks sponsored by Gold Metal Recyclers, a Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic concert, free visits to participating museums ... and more!
www.fairpark.org - Fair Park, Dallas - from 4.30pm until 10.00pm
Independence Fest
FIREWORKS BEGIN AT 9:30 p.m. Headliner: Grand Funk Railroad 8 to 9:30 p.m. Concessions, live music, Kid’s Zone, arts & crafts, auto show, and business vendors will be enjoyed by all. For more information, please call 972.874.6300.
www.flower-mound.com - Bakersfield Park - 1201 Duncan Lane - from 5.00pm until 10.30pm
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