Get ready for especially memorable fireworks, parades, and live music this summer! All are integral parts of the scheduled 2015 celebrations of the Fourth of July Dallas style. The city and the surrounding area are readying for the most extravagant festivities and spectacular displays that the region has seen in years. With so many Independence Day events hosted in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it can be difficult to choose which celebrations to swear your allegiance to. Below are some legendary and popular Fourth of July events that even Lady Liberty would be proud to illuminate.
Patriotic Pops
Music enthusiasts can enjoy an afternoon with The Plano Symphony Orchestra at St. Andrew UMC in Plano, Texas. Compositions with patriotic themes will be performed to a rapt audience of fellow Americans with patriotism in their hearts and allegiance on their lips. Performers scheduled to appear include choral groups from around the area who are sure to hit all the right notes when it comes to kicking off the celebration of Independence Day.
Fair Park Fourth
Big is almost always better when it comes to Fourth of July Dallas style. The city’s official celebration of the holiday, Fair Park Fourth, guarantees a vast array of activities to take part in at a modest admission price. Explore the park grounds and indulge in rides, games, and treats of all flavors. Live bands and community activities bring attendees together for an unforgettable way to celebrate the country and a shared culture. Top it off by gazing up at fireworks displays so grand that they can be seen from various parts of the city.
Fort Worth’s Fourth
Billed as home to the largest fireworks display in North Texas, it’s hard to deny that Fort Worth’s Fourth celebration is crackling with liveliness. This festival provides several different physical activities to participate in for those who prefer to demonstrate their patriotism through good-natured competitions or outdoor activities. Tubing, miniature golf, slides, and a zip line offer a fun excursion into the holiday, while jet ski and flyboard shows let other attendees sit back, relax, and take in the sights. Live bands often cover songs by well-known American bands, uniting attendees in a state of musical bliss.
Independence Day Parade and Reception
Irving’s legendary parade allows spectators the unique opportunity for total immersion into the festivities: Attendees are encouraged to join the procession and celebrate with the usual line of floats, vehicles, and community figureheads. Costumes and entries must be approved by June 12 but, with a little planning, any attendee can feel like an Independence Day superstar. A reception, fireworks show, and other attractions, like live music and rides, follow the ticker tape line. It’s the perfect way for lovers of small town celebrations to get a big bang out of the Fourth of July Dallas style. Area residents flock to Irving to celebrate the holiday as a way to avoid the rowdier crowds of the city.
Image Source: Flickr/David Leo Veksler
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