Is the 4th of July sneaking up on you as fast as it’s sneaking up on us? If so, you might be in need of a fun plan to celebrate the holiday! Luckily for you, we have compiled a list of some of the best local events for the 4th of July! Bring your family and friends and go have some fun.

1) Frisco Freedom Fest

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Location: Frisco Square

Time: July 3rd and 4th

If you’re local to Frisco, this is definitely the festival for you. Saturday night kicks off with activities like a corn hole tournament and a glow run 5k. The celebrations continue into Sunday with a stunning fireworks show!

https://friscofreedomfest.org/ 

2) Arlington Independence Day Parade

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Location: Downtown Arlington

Time: July 5th at 9am

This is an Arlington tradition! Come watch the festive parade and enjoy all it has to offer! This year’s theme is “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

https://arlington4th.org/ 

3) The Colony - Liberty by the Lake

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Location: Five Star Complex

Time: July 3rd and 4th

Don’t miss this family fun festival filled with races, food, concerts and fireworks over this next weekend! There will be an activity by the lake that everyone can enjoy here.

https://www.thecolonytx.gov/609/Liberty-By-The-Lake 

4) Plano - All American 4th

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Location: Red Tail Pavilion

Time: July 4th at 6pm

Plano has it down with their amazing fireworks show! This year they will display the show in person and virtually if you are interested in that option. They also have food and drinks available to purchase at the event.

https://www.plano.gov/1042/All-American-4th 

5) McKinney - Red, White and Boom!

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Location: Downtown McKinney & Craig Ranch

Time: July 3rd

This event kicks off with incredible downtown events, and continues with parades, live entertainment and a fireworks show! There will be lots of variety for you and your family as you celebrate.

https://www.mckinneytexas.org/830/Red-White-and-BOOM 

6) Addison - Kaboom Town

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Location: Addison Circle Park

Time: July 3rd at 7:30pm

This event requires an online ticket but is FREE and so much fun! There is a freedom flyover and a fireworks show that will not disappoint.

https://addisonkaboomtown.com/ 

7) Little Elm - July Jubilee

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Location: Little Elm Park

Time: July 4th

Come see vendors, eat some food, and enjoy live entertainment in Little Elm this weekend! Two simultaneous fireworks shows will happen at Little Elm Beach and at the high school, so take your pick on where you want to go! This will be an exciting event.

https://www.littleelm.org/1058/July-Jubilee 

Don’t miss out on all the fun and festivity this holiday has to offer! Hip Realty Group wishes you all the best this weekend in your celebration of America!

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