4th of July Jubilee
Celebrate 4th of July at Denton Civic Center and Quakertown Park with carnival games, live entertainment, a hot dog cookout, and more. Prior to the Jubilee, the 12th Annual Liberty 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk begins at 7:30 am, and the Yankee Doodle Parade begins at 9 am. Live entertainment until noon. Lucky Horseshoe Tournament, children’s carnival and Great Gutter Race, arts and crafts show. Civic Center Pool admission $1.00 from 12 noon until 6:00 pm. For more information, call 940-349-8733.
Kiwanis Fireworks Show & Independence Day Celebration
5:30 pm: Gates Open – only west side stands are open
6:30 pm: City Folk Band- Set #1
7:50 pm: Kiwanis Welcome and Announcements
8:00 pm: Color Guard, National Anthem
8:15 pm: George Dunham and the Bird Dogs Band
9:45 pm: (Approximate time) – Fireworks Show
10:15 pm: Happy Trails
George Dunham from Sports Radio 1310 “The Ticket” (and the Mean Green Radio Network) is lead singer for the Bird Dogs. Veteran Dallas/Fort Worth guitarist, Steve Porcari anchors both bands who will perform a blend of covers from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, as well as original country/rock songs written by Dunham. Denton Kiwanis, 940-390-7869.
Lake Cities Celebration
Saturday July 3rd, from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Cities of Corinth, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores and Lake Dallas unite for a one-of-a-kind, 4th of July blow-out Celebration! City Park of Lake Dallas is filled with FREE 4th of July festivities including an old fashioned parade, the CrossPointe KidZone with free kid’s games, giant waterslide, inflatables, contests for cash prizes, great food, art & craft booths, free live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show tops off the celebration!
Red, White & Lewisville
The city’s annual fireworks show, will be held July 4th around Vista Ridge Mall. The show will start at approximately 9:30 pm. The best viewing opportunities will be on the South side of Vista Ridge Mall and along the 121 Bypass. For more information please call 972-219-3401.
10th Annual Freedomfest
July 4th, gate opens at 5:30 pm. Event benefits Peace of the Rock Ministries and local and international missions. Cost is $5.00 per person, kids 3 and under are FREE. Family Fun including: pedal boats, canoes, fishing (bring your gear), playgrounds, inflatables, mechanical bull, Old McDonald’s Kiddie Train and LifeGate Church Praise Band. Food and drinks may be purchased at the Chicken Coop Cafe. No alcohol or pets please. Firework Show begins at 9:30 pm. Located at Rancho De La Roca Retreat Ranch, 2459 W. Blackjack in Aubrey, 940.365.7625, www.peaceoftherock.org
