Top Five Picks: Fourth of July Events in Dallas and Fort Worth

July 1, 6:21 PMDallas Events ExaminerMarilee Vergati

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1) Fair Park Fourth of July Celebration
Don't miss this celebration at Fair Park! The Fireworks and giant party is a grand tradition dating back too many years to remember.  Amid the historic Art Deco style buildings that have delighted Dallasites for years, there’s live music, great food, museum tours and Grucci-designed fireworks. No matter where you sit in the Cotton Bowl you have a great view. WRR 101.1 will broadcast “Dallas Booms” music to give the show a nice beat and keep the crowd excited. Directions

2) The Ballpark in Arlington
The Rangers are playing Tampa Bay at the fantastic Ballpark in Arlington. After watching baseball fireworks during the game, the real fireworks begin after the show. This is a wonderful way to celebrate America’s birthday: hotdogs, baseball and fireworks. It’s the perfect All-American holiday. Map

3) Arlington Fourth of July Parade
The City of Arlington Fourth of July Parade is an annual event. This year they celebrate their 44th year with over 150 entries. The number of spectators has ranged from 5,000 to 70,000. It begins at 9:00 am in downtown Arlington. There’s even an award ceremony at Heritage Park, 201 W. Front Street at 1 pm to celebrate the best entries in several categories.

4) Dallas Heritage Village Fourth Celebration
Learn how Dallas celebrated Independence Day from 1840—1910. Grab a picnic basket and enjoy a step back in time. There will be hosts in historic costumes teaching Victorian games, croquet, and how to make a bracelet and a kazoo.
Map to Dallas Heritage Village (Old City Park)

5) Fort Worth Fourth on Trinity River
Saturday, July 4, 2009 enjoy an evening of free music and family activities on the lovely Trinity River behind LaGrave Field. There will be a battle of the bands and enough activities to keep every family member occupied. Enjoy the levee slides, bounce houses, Jet Ski shows, photo ops, trail tours and more. It begins at 5:30 pm and the events are over when the fireworks start.