When<\/strong>: Gates open at 5 p.m. July 4. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Where<\/strong>: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission<\/strong>: Free<\/a>; parking is $20.<\/p>\n Arlington Independence Day Parade<\/p>\n Start your Fourth of July with the Arlington Independence Day Parade, the largest parade in Texas, according to organizers. Chris Cassidy, a former astronaut who is the president and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum, will serve as grand marshal.\u00a0<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: 9 a.m. July 4\u00a0<\/p>\n Where<\/strong>: Downtown Arlington<\/p>\n Admission<\/strong>: Free<\/a><\/p>\n Southlake Stars & Stripes<\/p>\n Enjoy live music, a patriotic performance<\/a> by the Southlake Community Band and family activities at Southlake Town Square. Be sure to bring blankets or folding chairs to sit on.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: 5 p.m. July 3, with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Where<\/strong>: Southlake Town Square, 285 Grand Ave., Southlake<\/p>\n Admission<\/strong>: Free<\/a>; free parking and shuttles<\/a> are available.\u00a0<\/p>\n Art Tales: Red, White, and Blue<\/p>\n Help your kids learn what freedom means<\/a> to them with stories, games and art at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: 10 a.m. July 2<\/p>\n Where<\/strong>: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission<\/strong>: Free<\/a>; reservations are encouraged.<\/p>\n All American 4 & 8 Mile<\/p>\n Work off the Fourth of July barbecue at the All American 4 & 8 mile.<\/a> Registration includes a shirt, race photos and free ice cream. Shorter races are also available for all ages.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: 8 a.m. July 5<\/p>\n Where<\/strong>: Haltom High School Baseball Field, 5501 Haltom Road, Haltom City<\/p>\n Admission<\/strong>: $17-$42; prices<\/a> vary by race length.\u00a0<\/p>\n Isaiah Rodriguez is a reporting intern for the Fort Worth Report. He is part of the University of North Texas Scripps Howard Fund Emerging Journalists Program. Contact him at isaiah.rodriguez@fortworthreport.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n Fort Worth Report is certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative<\/a> for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.<\/p>\n Republish This Story<\/p>\n
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