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ADDISON
‘Kaboom Town! About 350,000 viewers are expected to attend tonight’s 30-minute fireworks extravaganza, which will be set to music and a live radio simulcast on 100.3 JACK FM. The evening begins with live entertainment from 5 to 9:35 p.m. on the main stage at the park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. The Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s Warbird Flyover will begin at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will start at 9:35 p.m., followed by a showing of Raiders of the Lost Ark as part of the city’s Cinema in the Circle series.
For more information, visit addisontexas.net/events/kaboomtown.

ALLEN
Watter’s Creek will host its first July 4 pooch patriotic parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The event includes kid and pooch costume contests, face painting, balloon artist giveaways and American-themed hands-on children’s crafts and activities.
Participants are encouraged to sign a star in honor of someone they know who has served in the armed forces and place it on the “patriot wall,” send a short film message to North Texas troops overseas and bring care package items to donate to overseas soldiers (nonperishable foods or items such as a disposable camera or batteries).
For more information, visit watters-creek.com.

CARROLLTON
Old Downtown Carrollton is hosting an Old Fashioned Fourth party from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes a car show with all years and makes of muscle, restored, specialty and vintage cars and trucks, as well as a DJ playing 50s and 60s era music. Registration to enter the car show is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and awards will be given at 4 p.m.
For more information visit olddowntowncarrollton.com or call 972-466-1460.

CASTLE HILLS
Children’s activities, fireworks and more will start at 6 p.m. on July 3 at the Castle Hills Village Shops, 2560 King Arthur Blvd. Fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m.
The event will feature a 25-foot water slide, live music from the Six: Forty One band and more. Chick-fil-A, hot dogs and concessions will be available for purchase.
In the event of inclement weather, events in the plaza will be canceled. 
For more information or weather updates, visit castlehills.com.

COPPELL
Celebration and Fireworks Show in the Park
July 3, 7 p.m.
Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park East, 260 Parkway Blvd.
The city of Coppell will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show. Patrons are invited to bring their own picnic baskets or buy food at the event. Polka band Brave Combo will perform. Moore Road Park will be temporarily closed to provide a fallout area for the fireworks show.

Patriotic Parade
July 4, 10 a.m.
Parkway Blvd.
The city of Coppell’s Fourth of July parade will feature floats from a variety of city organizations. The parade will begin at Samuel Road and Parkway Blvd, and will travel along Parkway to Town Center Plaza. Intersections along the parade route will be closed prior to the parade moving through and reopened once all entries have passed.

DALLAS
The Lakewood community's Fourth of July parade is themed Lakewood's Got Talent." The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Lakewood Boulevard and Cambria where parade entrants should gather at 9:15 a.m. For more information, visit lakewoodparade.com. 

DESOTO
Old-Fashioned Fireworks Show will be from 5 p.m. until dark July 4 at Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Road in DeSoto.
call 972-230-9650

DUNCANVILLE
The Stars and Stripes Celebration will be from 4 to 10 p.m. July 4 at Armstrong Park, 315 E. Wheatland Road.
visit duncanville.com/events

FARMERS BRANCH
Independence Day festivities will take place July 3 at the Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane. Gates to the park will open at 6:30 p.m. with a concert by Emerald City starting at 8 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged for the free event and concessions will be available for purchase. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display.
For more information call 972-919-2620.

FRISCO
The Frisco Freedom Fest will begin at 4 p.m. at Pizza Hut Park, 9200 World Cup Way. The event will include Taste of Frisco, performances by local dancers and singers, a Children’s Expo, a Hometown Heroes exhibit and fireworks. FC Dallas will play the New York Red Bulls at 8 p.m.
For more information, visit friscofreedomfest.org.

GARLAND
‘Independence Day’ screening
Come to Firewheel Town Center, 245 Cedar Sage Drive, Suite 200, at dusk on Saturday to watch a public outdoor screening of Independence Day, the 1996 classic film about an alien invasion of Earth that ends dramatically on July 4.
For more information, call 972-675-1041.

HEATH
The city will host its annual Independence Day Parade at 9 a.m. Saturday, starting at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, 330 Laurence Drive. There will be free popsicles in Towne Center Park after the parade.
For more information, visit heathtx.com.

IRVING
Firecracker 4th
July 4, 5 p.m.
Williams Square in Las Colinas, 5221 N. O’Connor Blvd.
The Irving Symphony Orchestra will perform Irving’s signature patriotic celebration, which will include live bands, food and a fireworks show. Front bands will begin at 6 p.m., while the Symphony will perform at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 9:45 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is $5. No pets are allowed on the plaza.

Independence Day Parade
When: 9 a.m. July 4
Where: Heritage Park, 217 Main St.

The annual Great Flag Caper will be all day July 3, hosted by Nell Anne Hunt. Stop by 3704 Hidalgo Street to pick up American flags to place in yards, on military graves, and in front of nursing homes, day care centers and churches. (Instructions, mosquito repellant and soft drinks will also be provided). Anyone is invited to volunteer. Return to 3704 hidalgo Street at 7 p.m. for a potluck dinner to celebrate. For more information, contact Nell Anne Hunt at 972-743-5044 or nellanne@flash.net.

The city’s annual Independence Day parade is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. July 4 in downtown Irving. Immediately following the parade, a patriotic concert will be featured at Heritage Park, 217 Main St. A parade route is posted online at www.cityofirving.org. Call (972) 721-2501.

Good Shepherd Lutheran church will host a patriotic concert and ice cream social featuring renditions of Fourth of July holiday music by Linda Ammons on flute and soprano Elizabeth White. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. July 5 in the fellowship hall of the church located at 2620 W. Grauwyler Road. Free ice cream will be provided following the concert. The Music Ministry of Good Shepherd has been presenting these concerts to raise funds by free will offerings and sales of performance CDs to supplement the church fund for maintaining their unique pipe organ.

Irving Heritage House, July 5: One of the oldest homes in Irving, it built in 1912 by the brother of the city's co-founder. It is open on the first Sunday between the months of March and December from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE. More info at www.irvingheritage.com  

LAKE HIGHLANDS
Lake Highlands clubs, homeowners, friends and neighbors can join the Exchange Club for its July 4 parade and carnival starting at 9 a.m. at Church Road, between Ferndale and White Rock Trail. To participate in the children’s mini parade, arrive at 8:30 a.m. Kids should dress up and decorate their bikes, wagons and pets for a chance to win prizes.
For more information, call Bryan McCrory at 214-707-9080, e-mail cactusdfw@gmail.com or visit lhexchangeclub.org.

Bring your family, picnic baskets and lawn chairs and enjoy the Fourth of July at the arboretum and gardens, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. Visit the Storybook Playhouse exhibit, Semyan’s Storybook Collection, and tour the DeGoyer Estate. Admission is free for veterans and current military personnel with valid military I.D. Admission ranges from $6 to $9.50. Onsite parking is $5.
For more information, call -214-515-6500 or visit  dallasarboretum.org.

LEWISVILLE
Uncle Sam will lead a parade at 10 a.m. through Vista Ridge Mall. Participants should gather at Center Court, near Panera Bread in the mall at 9:30 a.m. Children on tricycles, wagons and in strollers are invited to participate, but bicycles must have training wheels to participate.
For more information, visit vistaridgemall.com.

LITTLE ELM
The town of Little Elm will host its July Jubilee from 4 to 11 p.m. at Little Elm Park, 704 W. Eldorado Parkway. The event will include kids’ activities, vendors, games, live entertainment and fireworks. Shuttles will run from Lakeside Junior High, 400 Lobo Lane, and Powell Intermediate, 520 Lobo Lane.

McKINNEY
For the second year, McKinney will host “Red, White and BOOM” on Saturday, with activities including a parade starting at 10:30 a.m., car show, ice cream crank-off, live music, flyover, fireworks and more. The day’s festivities will start with the parade at Tennessee and Hunt streets in historic downtown and end with fireworks at McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch, 6375 Collin McKinney Parkway.
Hometown Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Wysong Parking Lot, Tennessee and Hunt streets.

The 2009 Car Show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Tennessee and Davis streets. There will be more than 100 awards for first-, second- and third-place car and truck categories. A $500 prize will be given for the best of show car and best of show truck.

Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank-Off is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon at the Chestnut Square Historic Village. Prizes will be awarded for best in category, best presentation, “tasters’ best,” community best and overall best. Cranking starts at 9:30 a.m., with judging at 11:30 a.m. A public tasting will be at noon. Donate $3 to taste all flavors.
For more information, call 972-562-8790 or visit chestnutsquare.org.

Veterans’ salute will be at 11:30 a.m. in the McKinney Performing Arts Center in Historic Downtown.
For more information, call Cathy Lenox at 972-547-2708.

Fireworks, family fun, including food and a children’s play area, will start at 5 p.m. in the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch. Other activities include live music at center stage from 6 to 9:30 p.m., a flyover by the flight of the Phoenix Escadrille at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

PARK CITIES
The Park Cities Fourth of July Parade will begin at 9 a.m. July 4 on Euclid Avenue near Highland Park Town Hall.
visit uptexas.org or hptx.org

PLANO
‘Red, White and Blue Day’
The Plano Senior Recreation Center, 401 W. 16th St., hosts “Red, White and Blue Day” for seniors from 12:15 to 2 p.m. today. The most patriotic outfits win prizes.
For more information, call the Plano Senior Recreation Center at 972-941-7155 or visit planoparks.org.

Concert in Haggard Park
Celebrate Independence Day today at the annual Patriotic Concert presented by Plano Community Band from 7 to 9 p.m. at Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St.
For more information, visit planoband.com.

Independence Day parade
The Early Lions Club presents its annual parade from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. The parade starts at Plano Senior High School, located at Independence Parkway and Park Boulevard, travels north to Spring Creek Parkway, and ends at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
For more information, call 972-985-8260 or visit planoparade.com.

‘All-American Fourth’
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and the whole family to help celebrate Independence Day 2009 at Plano’s “All-American Fourth” from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve off of E. Spring Creek Parkway. Fireworks will be choreographed to music and simulcast on 97.5 KLAK.
For details, call Plano Parks and Recreation at 972-941-7250.

America’s TEA Party
Speakers, local talk-radio hosts, musical entertainment and fireworks, as well as other festival fare, are planned for this event scheduled for 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday at South Fork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Road, Parker. Speakers at the event will encourage citizens to make a difference by “standing up for liberty and working against further government expansion, bailouts and irresponsible elected officials.”
For more information, visit dallasteaparty.org/2009/06/americasteaparty.

Symphony, chorus tribute
Join Hector Guzman, Plano Symphony Orchestra and the Patriotic Pops Chorus for a tribute to America from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway. Bring a picnic and eat with your family and friends. Tickets are $10-$35 for reserved seating; group and student rates also are available. Tickets are $2 extra at the door.
For more information, call 972-473-7262 or visit planosymphony.org.

July 4 Tea party
The Downtown Plano event is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Saturday at Kelly’s Eastside, 1422 K Ave.
For more information, call Kelsey Andriot at 214-578-2220

RICHARDSON
‘Family Fourth Celebration’
Mark our nation’s birthday at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Breckinridge Park at Renner and Brands roads. Entertainment will include Day Job Refugees at 6:30 p.m., Frontier Drum & Bugle Corps at 8 p.m., the Richardson Community Band at 8:45 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Other activities include balloon artists, bounce houses and a climbing wall for kids. Onsite parking is limited, so beginning at 6 p.m., the City of Richardson will provide free round-trip DART shuttle service from the Rockwell-Collins International Campus at the intersection of Renner and Shiloh roads.
For more information, visit cor.net.

Star-spangled safety
Also at Breckinridge, the Richardson Fire Department, Police Department and emergency management coordinator Misty Gardener will host the event. The goal of the event is to make Richardson citizens aware of fire safety, crime prevention and how to prepare for emergencies. Information pamphlets will be passed out and there will be goody bags, a fire truck slide and possibly an engine display.
For more information, call Terri Level at 972-744-5758.

ROCKWALL
‘Fourth of July Mixer’
Rockwall Tennis Unlimited hosts its annual “Fourth of July Mixer,” featuring tennis, exercise, friends, fun and food from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rockwall-Heath High School tennis courts. The mixer will follow the City of Heath’s Independence Day parade.
The entry fee ranges from $15 to $20, with family discounts also available. 
For more information, call 972-771-8883 or visit rockwalltennisunlimited.com.

Old Town parade
The Old Town Rockwall Neighborhood will celebrate its 10th anniversary Fourth of July parade, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade route will go through Town Square, continue south on Fannin, east on Munson and west on Clark, back to Kaufman Street and end in front of Dobbs Elementary. The event is sponsored by The Old Town Rockwall Neighborhood Association and Community Bank.
For more information, call Sherry Pittman at 469 698-9588 or visit oldtownrockwall.com.

Rockwall Tea Party
Conservatives will unite Saturday around the Rockwall County Historic Courthouse for a “high noon showdown with destiny” at the Rockwall Independence Day Tea Party. Speakers will include U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall, State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, Ann Hettinger with Concerned Women for America, Johanna Runnels with Heritage Alliance and Jordan Williamson with Young Republicans. DJ Tom Taylor will serve as master of ceremonies and the opening prayer and benediction will be offered by Todd Smith.
For more information, visit teaparty.com.

‘Bang-up Fourth’
The city hosts its “Bang-up Fourth” on July 4 with swimming, picnics and fireworks, with activities scheduled at the Harry Myers Park pool and Williams Park pool. The pools will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner, then enjoy fireworks synchronized to music at 9 p.m. in Myers Park. The best viewing areas are at the park, Dobbs Elementary, Tuttle Athletic Complex and the RISD Education Center.
For more information, call 972-771-7740.

ROWLETT
Rowlett Tea Party
Rowlett Tea Party Patriots host an Independence Day event from 5 to 8 p.m. today at 3809 Main St. The group supports limited government, fiscal responsibility and free markets.
For more information, visit rowlettteaparty.com or e-mail info@rowletteaparty.com.

‘Fireworks on Main Street’
Enjoy “Fireworks on Main Street” festivities as local businesses present activities and live music from 6 to 10 p.m. today.

ROYSE CITY
Annual ‘FourthFest’
The city hosts its fourth annual “FourthFest” parade and festivities at 6 p.m. July 4 downtown. In the past, this parade has included the Tri-County Veterans, the Sheriffs Posse, Boy Scouts of America, Gold Star Mothers, Star Riding and Touring, the Patriot Guard and others. Opening ceremonies for festivities at the old Royse City High School football stadium begin at 7 p.m., with parade winners announced at that time, followed by live music by Jaci Butler and Those Guys. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m.
For more information or a map, visit roysecity.com or call 972-636-5000.

THE COLONY
The Colony’s Liberty by the Lake celebration will begin with a 5K and 1-mile fun run at 8 a.m. at Stewart Creek Park, 3700 Sparks Road. The cost ranges from $18 to $25 depending on registration time. The fun run for kids ages 12 and younger is $10. Other Liberty by the Lake activities include a parade, concerts, watercraft racing and fireworks.
For more information, visit thecolonytx.gov/lbl.

Independence Day Parade
When: 10 a.m. July 4
Where: Little League fields on North Colony Boulevard, then west on North Colony to Blair Oaks, then south on Blair Oaks to South Colony and, finally, west on South Colony to end at the Big Lots Shopping Center.

Fireworks Extravaganza
When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Stewart Creek Park, 3700 Sparks Road
How long: 22 minutes
Shell count: 1,184
Launch site: Stewart Peninsula Golf Course, the peninsula

WHITE ROCK
The White Rock Boat Club Fourth of July Party will begin at 4 p.m. on the North shore of the lake at 340 E. Lawther Drive.
visit whiterockboatclub.org