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    Sparks Will Fly

    Addison Kaboom Town! returns to celebrate Independence Day with record-breaking anticipation

    CultureMap Create
    Jun 23, 2026 | 12:00 pm

    Set to return on Friday, July 3, Addison Kaboom Town! is bringing one of the nation’s most celebrated Independence Day fireworks displays back to the heart of Addison. As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this year’s celebration is expected to draw unprecedented crowds and national attention.

    Already ranked among the top fireworks shows in the country — most recently named the 4th best in the United States by USA Today — Kaboom Town! is entering one of its most anticipated years yet. With America250 celebrations adding to the momentum and thousands of additional visitors expected, tickets are projected to sell out quickly. (So don't wait!)

    Addison Kaboom Town! Don your red, white, and blue.Photo courtesy of Visit Addison

    Each year, more than 500,000 spectators converge on the 4.4-square-mile town north of Dallas, transforming Addison into a region-wide celebration of Independence Day. The centerpiece of the festivities is the official watch party at Addison Circle Park, a 12-acre venue that serves as the heartbeat of the event.

    Guests can expect a full evening of entertainment, beginning with live music and continuing with patriotic performances and immersive experiences. The park will feature food and beverage vendors throughout, alongside returning favorites such as the Uncle Sam Jam Silent Disco, which expands this year with more headsets and enhanced programming.

    At 7:30 pm, attention turns skyward for the Addison Airport Airshow, featuring skydivers, historic aircraft, and elite aerobatic performers. The evening culminates in a patriotic tribute and National Anthem performance before the Kaboom Town! fireworks show lights up the night sky, an award-winning spectacle that has captivated audiences since 1985.

    Visit Addison Bring the whole family.Photo courtesy of Visit Addison

    Beyond the park, Addison’s extensive hospitality scene offers additional viewing experiences. With more than 200 restaurants and 23 hotels, many establishments host private watch parties featuring themed menus, live entertainment, and prime viewing opportunities.

    Tickets are required for entry into Addison Circle Park and are expected to be in extremely high demand. Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead, consider hotel packages, and prepare for post-show traffic delays as crowds disperse. Guests may also choose to extend their stay, enjoying Addison’s dining and entertainment offerings until congestion eases.

    More information and ticket details are available at AddisonKaboomTown.com.

    Visit Addison

    Photo courtesy of Visit Addison

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    Messi Mania in photos: World Cup sensation Lionel Messi thrills DFW fans

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    Jun 23, 2026 | 11:15 am
    Messi fans Dallas World Cup
    Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images
    In a scene reminiscent of "Beatle Mania," fans of Argentina are blocked by security as they wait for players after the team's victory at Dallas Stadium.

    The biggest moment yet of the 2026 FIFA World Cup happened in Arlington on Monday, June 22, when Argentina superstar Lionel Messi scored a World Cup record 17th goal, and then added an 18th for good measure, securing his team's 2-0 win against Austria.

    Lionel Messi World Cup Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Arlington. Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images

    Messi fans Dallas World Cup

    Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images

    In a scene reminiscent of "Beatle Mania," fans of Argentina are blocked by security as they wait for players after the team's victory at Dallas Stadium.

    Long before history was made on the pitch at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, fans of the soccer G.O.A.T. filled venues around Dallas-Fort Worth to cheer on their team, and their legend. Sunday saw Argentina fans fill Klyde Warren Park for a spirited Banderazo pep rally.

    By Monday morning, crowds were packing local bars, parks, and official watch party venues like Texas Live! in Arlington and Sundance Square Plaza in Fort Worth.

    Inside Dallas (AT&T) Stadium, the Argentina-Austria group stage match drew 70,649 spectators - an official sell-out crowd and the highest attendance yet for a World Cup match at the venue, officials said. One local news reporter said the crowd seemed 90 percent for Argentina. Their World Cup ticket scored them a date with history.

    Good news for fans: Messi and company will be back in town when Argentina plays Jordan at Dallas Stadium on June 27 at 9 pm.

    Scroll through a gallery of photos, above, from professional Getty photographers and snaps shared by local venues of the Messi Mania across Dallas-Fort Worth.

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