Visit DFW: July 3–6, 2026
There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than right here in DFW! Between spectacular fireworks, patriotic festivals, FIFA World Cup excitement, concerts, and family-friendly fun, North Texas is packed with ways to celebrate America’s birthday all weekend long. Here’s your Dallas Native guide to the best events happening July 3–6.
Dallas Highlights
Kick off your holiday weekend with some of the biggest celebrations in North Texas.
Independence Day Celebration – Klyde Warren Park (Saturday, July 4)
Dallas’ official Fourth of July celebration returns to Klyde Warren Park with food trucks, live entertainment, lawn games, family activities, and one of the city’s premier fireworks displays over the downtown skyline. Bring a blanket, arrive early, and enjoy an evening in the heart of downtown Dallas.
FIFA Fan Festival™ – Fair Park (July 3–6)
World Cup fever continues throughout the holiday weekend at Fair Park. The FIFA Fan Festival features giant match screenings, live music, international food, interactive games, cultural performances, and activities for all ages. Even if you don’t have tickets to a match, it’s one of the best places to experience the excitement of the tournament.
FIFA World Cup™ Round of 32 – AT&T Stadium (Friday, July 3)
Arlington takes center stage as AT&T Stadium hosts a Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match. Fans from around the world will be in North Texas, creating an incredible atmosphere throughout the Metroplex all weekend.
Friday Night Fun
Start your holiday weekend before the fireworks begin.
Kaboom Town! – Addison (Friday, July 3)
One of the nation’s most famous Independence Day celebrations returns with its legendary air show, live entertainment, food vendors, and one of the largest fireworks displays in the country. Kaboom Town has become a DFW tradition and draws visitors from across Texas every year.
Red, White & You – Downtown Garland (Friday, July 3)
Celebrate with live music, food trucks, family activities, interactive attractions, and a spectacular fireworks finale in Historic Downtown Garland. This free community event is one of the area’s favorite ways to kick off the holiday weekend.
Saturday Celebrations
Fair Park FIFA Fan Festival
Continue the World Cup celebration with another full day of international soccer, entertainment, food, and family activities before heading out to an evening fireworks show.
Neighborhood Fireworks Across DFW
Communities throughout North Texas will host fireworks displays, concerts, parades, and family festivals, including Irving, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Frisco, Fort Worth, and The Colony. No matter where you are in the Metroplex, you’re never far from a celebration.
Sunday Fun
Dallas Farmers Market
After a busy holiday weekend, slow things down with brunch, local shopping, artisan vendors, and live music at the Dallas Farmers Market. It’s one of the best Sunday traditions in the city.
White Rock Lake
Take advantage of the long holiday weekend with a morning walk, bike ride, paddleboard session, or lakeside picnic before the Texas heat settles in.
Monday Around Town
Explore Dallas
If you’re enjoying a long weekend, Monday is the perfect time to visit Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum, Knox-Henderson, or the Dallas Arts District. Many visitors will still be in town following the World Cup, giving the city an exciting international energy.
FIFA World Cup™ Round of 16 – AT&T Stadium (Monday, July 6)
AT&T Stadium once again hosts one of the tournament’s biggest matches as the Round of 16 arrives in Arlington. Whether you’re attending the match or watching from one of the city’s many watch parties, soccer fans won’t want to miss it.
How to Use This Weekend Guide
Spend Friday at Kaboom Town or Garland’s Red, White & You celebration, enjoy Dallas’ official Independence Day festivities on Saturday, experience the FIFA Fan Festival over the weekend, and wrap up the holiday with brunch at the Dallas Farmers Market or a relaxing morning at White Rock Lake.
With Fourth of July celebrations and the FIFA World Cup happening at the same time, this may be one of the biggest weekends Dallas has ever hosted.
Event Links
Independence Day Celebration – Klyde Warren Park
https://www.visitdallas.com/blog/what-to-do-july/
FIFA Fan Festival™ – Fair Park
https://www.dallasfwc26.com/home/fifafanfestival-dallas/
Visit Dallas Events Calendar
https://www.visitdallas.com/events/
Kaboom Town! – Addison
https://addisonkaboomtown.com/
Red, White & You – Garland
https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/events/2026/red-white-and-you
Dallas Farmers Market
https://dallasfarmersmarket.org/
Fourth of July Fireworks Across DFW
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/red-white-and-blue-fourth-of-july-events-near-you-2/4042318/
https://www.dmagazine.com/guides/where-you-can-find-fireworks-in-dallas-fort-worth-this-july-4/