North Texas 4th of July parades recap
FOX 4 reporters share recaps of some of the best Fourth of July parades and daytime events in North Texas. Families in Arlington, Fort Worth, and Irving were up early for the patriotic fun.
FORT WORTH, Texas – People across North Texas are celebrating Independence Day with a variety of parades, festivals, and fireworks displays throughout the region.
If you’re still looking for something to do, check out FOX 4’s guide to July 4th Fireworks & Events in Dallas-Fort Worth.
For those planning to stay home, you can watch live coverage of the Fort Worth’s Fourth fireworks show on FOX4News.com, FOX Local or YouTube.
Fort Worth’s Fourth 
Thousands of people are expected to be at Panther Island Pavilion for the big fireworks show in Fort Worth.
The 18th annual Fort Worth’s Fourth features lots of fun, food, and, of course, a spectacular fireworks show.
There will also be a zip line, bounce houses, water slides, and so much more.
Families can also enjoy the fun along the Trinity River while listening to live music.
Fort Worth prepares for massive 4th of July fireworks celebration
Fort Worth’s Fourth is set to light up Panther Island with one of DFW’s biggest fireworks displays on July 4th, offering free entry to a festival with live music, kids’ activities, and river recreation, though coolers are prohibited and paid parking is required.
Matt Oliver with the Tarrant Regional Water District said crews prepare for the big event all year.
“You’re going to come in and do some unique things like being able to jump in the river while listening to the band. You’re not going to find that anywhere. But at the end of the day it is the show. You have a long, very intense show. You’re going to leave here thinking, ‘Wow! That is something I have never seen,” he said.
Outside coolers, food, and drinks are not allowed at the event, but refill stations for reusable water bottles are available.
The parking lot opens at 3 p.m.
Gates open at 5 p.m.
Arlington Independence Day Parade 
A Tarrant County tradition made its way through the streets of Arlington on Friday morning.
The Arlington Independence Day Parade is the largest Fourth of July parade in Texas and the longest-running annual event in the city. This was the parade’s 60th year.
The people who attend year after year say this parade harkens back to a different era in America, with old-fashioned patriotism and the community coming together to celebrate freedom and America’s birthday.
“I think it’s great to see the whole community here at the same time. Everyone is super patriotic and getting to celebrate our country. And it’s really good to see such a good turnout,” one spectator said.
This year’s parade featured more than 100 entries, including patriotic music provided by marching bands from all six of Arlington’s high schools.
Irving Sparks & Stripes 
Irving kicks off Independence Day with parade
After a record-breaking drone show, a North Texas city is preparing for more Fourth of July fun on Friday morning. FOX 4’s Paige Ellenberger is live in Irving for a parade preview.
The streets of Irving’s Heritage District were decked out in patriotic gear on Friday morning.
There were marching bands, cheerleaders, and even some old-fashioned cars.
People that FOX 4 spoke to said they’d been coming for 25 years. They brought their kids and now their kids’ kids.
4th of July in Duncanville
Former Police Chief Robert Brown Jr. was the grand marshal of Duncanville’s Fourth of July parade.
The city honored his decades of service not just as the chief, but also as assistant city manager and interim city manager.
Duncanville’s parade featured community members, local organizations, youth sports teams, and veterans.
Como Parade 
The parade at Lake Como in Fort Worth also happened on Friday morning, kicking off on Horne Street.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the parade. It’s one of the oldest parades in the city.
Other festivities throughout the day will take place at Lake Como, including live music and food vendors.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered by a variety of FOX 4 reporters covering Fourth of July parades.
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