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    Social Distancing Celebrations

    The official list of top 4th of July events and fireworks around Dallas-Fort Worth

    Alex Bentley
    Jun 18, 2020 | 1:15 pm
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    The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on Fourth of July celebrations in Dallas-Fort Worth, but a few fireworks displays will still take place.
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    As it has with all events, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on this year's Fourth of July celebrations around Dallas-Fort Worth. The vast majority of events have either fully canceled or called off the portions that would involve people gathering together in one place.

    Fortunately for fireworks lovers, there will still be a few explosive shows to enjoy from a safe distance. Check out the list below for full details on what each event plans to do in this uncommon year.

    Addison: The fireworks of Kaboom Town will take place as usual on July 3, but the watch party at Addison Circle Park has been canceled. Viewers are encouraged to watch the show from home or other locations. Kaboom Town will also stream the show live on social media. (UPDATE: Due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Dallas County, officials have decided to move the fireworks out of the city to an undisclosed location. They will livestream the show on Addison’s You Tube Channel on July 3 at 9:30 pm and on CW33 on July 4.)

    Allen: While Market Street Allen USA at Celebration Park in Allen on June 29 was canceled, the city will present Spirit in the Sky, a 25-minute show launched from the corner of W. Exchange Parkway and N. Watters Road. The show, taking place on July 3 at 9:30 pm, will use larger shells that will deploy higher in the sky, ensuring the fireworks can be seen from at least one mile away. Residents are encouraged to watch the show from their own homes or vehicles; parking near the site, on main roads, or in residential neighborhoods will not be allowed. Music will be simulcast by 97.5 KLAK.

    Arlington: While Light Up Arlington was canceled, the city will launch fireworks from Globe Life Field on July 3 at 9:30 pm. Texas Rangers Lots B, C, F, M and N, Dallas Cowboys Lot 4, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor parking lots, and Arlington Convention Center parking lot will be open for viewing. Social distancing and masks are encouraged. Viewers can tune in to 95.9 FM The Ranch for a music simulcast.

    Colleyville: The city will hold its annual Stars and Guitars as usual on June 26, but with a different look due to the social distancing guidelines. The event will now be held at at Colleyville City Park and attendees are encouraged to tailgate or bring blankets and/or lawn chairs to enjoy music by DJ KB and fireworks.There will also be food trucks on site. An FM station will be designated to listen to the music in cars if you prefer, and with the city saying it will not enforce Tarrant County's recent requirement of face masks, staying in your car might be the best choice if you choose to attend.

    The Colony: The city's annual Liberty By The Lake festival has been canceled, but they will still put on a fireworks show on July 4 at 9:30 pm. Residents will be allowed to park in the vicinity of The Colony Five Star Complex to watch the fireworks from the safety and comfort of their cars. The fireworks music will be available through 99.9 FM. There will be no other on-site activities or amenities available, such as live music, food trucks, or restrooms.

    Fort Worth: The festival portion of Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther's Island Pavilion has been canceled, but the fireworks will still be launched on July 4. The community is asked to watch the fireworks from the comfort of their home, backyard, or balcony. There will not be vehicular access to areas near the venue. The show will be larger and taller this year so it can be seen from a distance. Residents can tune into 95.9 FM The Ranch to listen to the music choreographed to the fireworks show.

    Frisco: The annual Frisco Freedom Fest has been canceled, but the city will still launch fireworks from Toyota Stadium at 9:30 pm on July 4. Four FC Dallas parking lots - the Tundra Platinum, Camry Gold Lot, Corolla Red Lots, and Highlander Green Lots - will be available to the public for viewing. All patrons are encouraged to stay in their vehicles; anyone who goes outside their vehicles is encouraged to social distance at least six feet from people not in their party.

    Dallas: Klyde Warren Park's annual Independence Day celebration on June 27, has been canceled in the interest of public safety. A fireworks display will be visible that evening, as a limited number of frontline healthcare workers and their families are invited to the recording of a KTVT-CBS 11 television special in their honor. In partnership with the City of Dallas, a Fireworks Salute to Healthcare Heroes will be recorded that evening and broadcast to the community at 9:30 pm on Saturday, July 4.

    Granbury: The 46th annual Hood County Hometown July 4th Celebration will go on as scheduled on July 3 and 4, but both the Vendors on the Square and Hometown Parade portions will be at 50 percent capacity.

    Grapevine: The 38th Annual 4th of July celebration over Lake Grapevine will take place as usual, with viewing spots available around the lake.

    Plano: Plano's All-American Fourth fireworks display will still take place, but with no accompanying festival for spectators. The fireworks will be launched from Lavon Farms near Plano Event Center, a higher location than the normal launch point of Oak Point Park, and the fireworks will be set to go off at a higher altitude, allowing Plano residents to see the fireworks from farther way. Viewers are encouraged to view the fireworks from their own homes, vehicles, or neighborhoods. A simulcast of patriotic music will be available on 97.5 KLAK.

    Sunnyvale: The festival portion of the city's annual Sunnyfest has been canceled, but the fireworks will still be launched on July 3 from Town Center Park. Residents are asked to watch the show from their homes or other locations.

    Fully canceled events include the following:

    • Red White & Boom in Dallas (July 3)
    • Lone Stars & Stripes Celebration at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie (July 3 and 4)
    • Fair Park Fourth at Fair Park in Dallas (July 4)
    • Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents Concerts in the Garden: Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic (July 2-4)
    • Denton Noon Kiwanis Club's 4th of July Fireworks Show at Apogee Stadium (July 4)
    • City of Irving's Independence Day Celebration (July 4) - the city will try to launch fireworks at a to-be-determined future date
    • Firewheel Town Center's Star Spangled Spectacular in Garland (July 4)
    • Castle Hills Village Shops & Plaza's July 4th Freedom Festival in Lewisville (July 4)
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    Happy New Year

    12 epic New Year's Eve celebrations around Dallas to ring in 2026

    Alex Bentley
    Dec 24, 2025 | 11:00 am
    Reunion Tower presents NYE Fireworks
    Photo courtesy of Reunion Tower
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    New Year's Eve across Dallas is full of different ways to celebrate the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. We've compiled some of the most fun and interesting ways to have a good time ringing in the new year, from family-friendly daytime events to comedy shows, dance parties, and fireworks galore.

    Below are the 12 of the best happenings around the Dallas area on New Year's Eve. For a longer list of events, head to our calendar.

    Epic Waters presents Epic Family New Year
    At Epic Family New Year, families can splash into 2026 during a celebration featuring more than $10,000 in hourly giveaways and prizes, live entertainment, games, and the waterpark’s signature slides and attractions. From 1 pm to 1 am, visitors will enjoy an array of programming, including music and duck races in the lazy river. A highlight of the celebration is the Epic Waters Duck Drop, offered multiple times throughout the day so younger guests can enjoy an early countdown before bedtime. The event takes place at Epic Waters indoor waterpark in Grand Prairie.

    DJ Diesel's Cotton Bowl New Year's Eve
    Just down the road from the big Cotton Bowl/College Football Playoff quarterfinal game will be DJ Diesel's Cotton Bowl New Year's Eve, which includes all-day access to Texas Live! in Arlington beginning at 10 am, and features the post-Cotton Bowl New Year's Eve celebration with a performance by DJ Diesel (a.k.a. Shaquille O'Neal). Game day activities include a Cotton Bowl tailgate party in the Arlington Backyard, live entertainment, and a watch party of the College Football Playoff game at AT&T Stadium on the massive media wall in Live! Arena.

    Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents New Year's Eve
    Assistant conductor Shira Samuels-Shragg will lead the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in this “So long 2025!” and “Hello! 2026” celebratory concert on New Year’s Eve, featuring Principal Second Violin, Angela Fuller Heyde. The high-spirited musical revels will include beloved waltzes, polkas, marches, overtures, favorite operetta excerpts, plus a few surprises to help ring in the new year. The event takes place at Meyerson Symphony Center.

    New Year's Eve Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents New Year's Eve Photo courtesy of Dallas Symphony Orchestra

    Pegasus City Brewery presents NYE Under the Stars: Pegasus Prom
    New Year's Eve is going to look a little different (and much more silly) at Pegasus City Brewery in Dallas. They’re rewriting prom night with beer, music, and zero awkward slow dances. Guests are encouraged to dress in any decade/style/vibe of prom-wear and ask their fav person to the dance. Tickets include beer, cider, seltzer, NA options, and Pegasus prom punch; a champagne toast at midnight; late night munchies; games, arcades, pool, and more; and validated parking.

    Emerald City Band presents Rock the '26
    Emerald City Band will present their annual New Year's Eve party, Rock the '26, featuring a night of high-energy music. Kicking off the night will be a special performance by Lover: The Unofficial Eras Tour with Charity Eden, singing all the favorite Taylor Swift songs. A percentage of every ticket sold will benefit Wipe Out Kids' Cancer, an organization dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer in Dallas-Fort Worth. The event takes place at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving.

    Comedy Trio
    If you prefer to laugh while welcoming the new year, you can attend one of three big comedy events. They include New Year’s Eve at Stomping Ground Comedy, featuring Year in Rearview, an interactive improv comedy show fully powered by the biggest life moments of year of the audience members; The Comedy Arena presents New Year's Laughing Eve, featuring a headlining performance by Aaron Aryanpur at the McKinney venue; and Four Day Weekend presents NYE Celebration, taking place at the Dallas location only now that the local improv comedy troupe no longer has a permanent venue in Fort Worth.

    Four Day Weekend Four Day Weekend will perform in Dallas. Photo courtesy of Four Day Weekend

    Meow Wolf presents Cosmic Cabaret
    Meow Wolf at Grapevine Mills will present Cosmic Cabaret, a New Year’s Eve celebration that brings performance, music, and late-night energy. The exhibition shifts into an after-hours environment shaped by Dallas-Fort Worth performers, roaming characters, and a countdown moment woven through the space. Guests will have full access to explore Meow Wolf Grapevine at night while moving between live DJ sets, special entertainers, and unexpected encounters. The evening’s centerpiece is a feature performance by Nightshade Burlesque.

    Gaylord Texan presents Glass Cactus New Year's Eve Bash
    Gaylord Texan in Grapevine will ring in the New Year with a performance by Le Freak at their Glass Cactus New Year's Eve Bash. Attendees are encouraged to wear cocktail attire or silver and stone-themed attire; '70s disco/'80s rock 'n' roll flair is acceptable. General admission includes a sparkling rose toast at midnight.

    NYE at Hotel ZaZa Dallas
    One of a handful of "traditional" New Year's Eve celebrations will take place at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas. At the black and white Masquerade Ball, guests can mask up, mingle, and toast to a sparkling New Year with wine, beer, and cocktails. There will also be a hors d'oeuvres station, live entertainment, midnight countdown, bubbly toast, and photo-ops.

    Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower
    Reunion Tower will once again ring in the new year by presenting the annual Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower fireworks show. The show will feature a display of over 5,000 pyrotechnic special effects, a 259 LED light display, and nearly 300 drones. There is no viewing allowed near the tower; viewing can be done at nearby parties or city streets. Reunion Tower’s Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channels will livestream the entire event, allowing viewers from around the world to join the celebration.

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