A crowd gathers at a park in folding chairs and camping chairs.

Attendees gather for Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. There were eight music performances during the event.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

Downtown Arlington celebrated Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. The event ushered in the Fourth of July weekend with lively entertainment and spirit.

The night featured live performances from artists such as Chef Dee and Brad Thompson and showcased other artists at the DREAM Park Stage.

Attendees enjoyed food from over a dozen vendors, and kids immersed themselves in activities such as painting crafts, a scavenger hunt and bounce houses.

Light Up Arlington concluded with a 20-minute fireworks show and more live performances from the Brad Thompson Band.

A couple sits on outdoor steps and laughs. An 18-year-old boy, left, in a blue shirt and shorts looks over at a 17-year-old girl with a red tank top, festive headband and glitter.

Arlington residents Brady Ford, 18, left, and Eve Gotham, 17, laugh during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. Gotham said she likes to go all out for the Fourth of July.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

A man in a blue shirt and sunglasses with tattoos on his arms holds a microphone to his mouth.

Artist Chef Dee performs during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. Dee has been a chef since he was nine years old.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

Arlington resident Martina Figueroa, 7, in a red, white and blue shirt, lifts her hands to catch T-shirts being thrown at the crowd during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion.

Arlington resident Martina Figueroa, 7, lifts her hands to catch T-shirts being thrown at the crowd during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. The event provided activities for kids, including rock painting and a children’s fireworks painting at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

A toddler in festive red, white and blue pants and a white T-shirt plays with a pink unicorn bubble maker.

Arlington resident Jazlyn Pina, 2, plays with bubbles during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. Vendors sold bubble toys throughout the event.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

Jade Nickol, vocalist for the Brad Thompson Band, directs the crowd during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion as blue and purple lights shine on stage.

Jade Nickol, vocalist for the Brad Thompson Band, directs the crowd during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. The band performed original music and covers of songs from the ’80s.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

A 3-year-old boy sits in a mini camping chair with his arms up as a 6-year-old girl stands over him waving pom poms.

Arlington residents Leandro Dash, 3, left, and Belicia Cantu, 6, play during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. The event ran from 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

A man in a white T-shirt and hat plays the guitar on stage while his long hair blows backward.

Musician Tanner Linscott plays the guitar during a performance with Chef Dee at Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. Linscott is in a band called The Taste Experience.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

Blue and yellow fireworks burst in the sky during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion.

Fireworks burst in the sky during Light Up Arlington on July 3 at Levitt Pavilion. Firecracker Alley vendors attended the event.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

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