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Coppell reports a patriotic, polka-filled Fourth of July

Including spiffy photos of the Patriotic Parade.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

UPDATED with another photo gallery: Celebrating Fourth of July in Dallas-Fort Worth

Fireworks and backyard cookouts, of course.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

What Dallas-Fort Worth chefs and restaurateurs will be cooking at home on Fourth of July

Do any of them do plain old hot dogs? Read on to find out the shocking truth.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Top picks for a fiery Fourth

There are 4th-themed events began as early as Thursday, but things really start to heat up on Friday. (Figuratively speaking.)

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, June 24-30

This week's event include a rhyming musical in Rockwall, a jump start on celebrating America in Seagoville, St. Matthew's Gospel performed in Fort Worth, ham radio in Plano, and teen pop in Arlington.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie to host Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration

One lucky customer will drive away in a brand new 2009 Chevy Silverado on Friday, July 3.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Coppell wants your float in their Patriotic Parade

So, get busy and design one! (The deadline for entries is June 26.)

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Light Up Arlington takes July 3 fireworks show downtown for 2009

Forget about lighting up the lake: there's more room for fireworks watchers in the heart of the city.

Friday, June 12, 2009

City of Garland cancels Fourth of July celebration

It was determined that funding the event would not be appropriate while cutting back in other areas impacting jobs.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Coppell plans festivities for the Fourth

... including fireworks, of course!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Lake Dallas seeking talent for its third annual American Idol-style July 4 competition

First place winner will receive $1,000 and recording studio time donated by Crystal Clear Studios.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Behind the scenes of Fair Park Fourth’s fireworks display

Or, "Mommy, where do fireworks come from?"

Secretly a pyro? Then these are your kinsmen, my fiery little friend.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

North Texans putting fireworks above other expenses for the 4th

Many around the Metroplex are gladly spending hundreds of dollars for some fleeting entertainment.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Get into the Independence Day 2008 spirit

Look nowhere else for July 4th fun all weekend long. We've got the skinny on all the 'works.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Several North Richland Hills facilities and businesses will close on July 4

NRH2O will be open on July 4th. What else could you possibly need?

Monday, June 30, 2008

Grapevine to dedicate National 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial on July 4

This is the first memorial dedicated to the 33 flight crewmembers who perished on 9/11.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Heavy storms caused evacuations at Celebrate Freedom concert in Frisco

The concert was called off due to concerns about lightning.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Coppell to host traditional July 3rd fireworks event

Now with fallout map!

(Wait a minute - what happened to fireworks on July 4th?)

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Coppell’s new Town Center Plaza dedication to be held on July 4

Festivities will take place in conjunction with the Patriotic Parade

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Coppell City Council talks horse-drawn carriages, skateboards and parades

"A horse, a horse - my council seat for a horse!"

Probably not under discussion: whether operators of horse-drawn carriages will be allowed to tow skateboarders during parades. (But you never know.)

Monday, June 23, 2008

West End seeking bands to play Trinity River Fiesta on July 4-5

It's a paying gig and celebrates freedom. If you don't play, then the terrorists truly have won.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Coppell “Spirit of Service” youth leaders to be honored during 4th of July parade

Plus, they'll be decorating their own float!

Friday, June 13, 2008

City of Carrollton discontinues 2008 July 4 celebration to focus on 2009 event

An alternative celebration will take place July 5 in historic downtown Carrollton square.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Photo Gallery: Frisco Freedom Fest Fireworks

Welcome to story time, gather round, gather round.

Friday, July 6, 2007

UPDATED: McKinney’s 4th of July festival postponed

Philosophical question of the day: If you postpone a 4th of July celebration, can it still technically be a 4th of July celebration?

Monday, July 2, 2007

UTA participates in Independence Day parade

UTA provides float for staff, students and almuni participants in the Arlington Independence Day parade.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Rain alters Carrollton’s July 4th but concert and fireworks are still on

Wet grounds put the kibosh on food and drink vendors, inflatable slides, kids' train, and the symphony performance.

Friday, June 29, 2007

Mesquite takes the sparkle out of July 4

And there'll be no department store Santas at Christmas, either.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Farmers Branch to celebrate Independence Day July 3

Dedication of a Memorial Rose Garden will begin the festivities at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 22, 2007

Fun on the Fourth of July in Dallas / Fort Worth 2007

UPDATED: Everything and anything you need to know for your July 4th plans.

Friday, June 22, 2007


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