Celebrate the 4th of July in Downtown Arlington with Concerts, Fireworks, Parade and More

By Office of Communication

Posted on June 26, 2017, June 26, 2017

Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Arlington with live music, kid-friendly activities and a spectacular firework display on Monday, followed by a red, white and blue, fun-filled parade the next day.

Festivities start at 6 p.m. July 3 at Parks and Recreation Department's 11th annual Light Up Arlington. This year's celebration, which encompasses several blocks north and south of City Hall, includes food trucks, carnival concessions and entertainment for all ages. Bands will perform at four stages around Downtown, including the Levitt Pavilion.

Face painting, train rides, a petting zoo and inflatable games are just some of the activities planned for the little ones. In addition to concessions, food trucks will be available on site from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The fireworks display starts at 9:45 p.m. and will be set to music from 95.9 The Ranch. Because of construction around City Hall, fireworks will be shot off from the Municipal Office Tower at 101 Mesquite Street.

Photo courtesy of Ashley Wyche

For the most up-to-date schedule and map, go to lightuparlington.com.

Then head on back to Downtown Tuesday morning for the 4^th of July Parade, billed as the oldest, longest running event in Arlington. The theme for this year's parade, which runs from about 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., is "4^th of July, Texas Style." Martin High School graduate Myles Garrett, who plays for the Cleveland Browns, is this year's Grand Marshal. The parade's International Grand Marshal is Thomas Helbling, who is burgermeister of Arlington's Sister City, Bad Konigshofen, Germany.

Click here for more information about this year's parade.

Click here to see the 4th of July Parade Map 2017, which includes free public parking locations.

Photo courtesy of Amber Goreham

Light Up Arlington

Time: 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Fireworks 9:45 p.m.

Date: Monday, July 3

Location: Downtown Arlington

Cost: Free*

*The event is free but some activities require a fee.

For more information: www.lightuparlington.com.

4th of July Parade

Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Date: Tuesday, July 4

Location: Downtown Arlington

For more information: https://arlington4th.org/spectators.