Fort Worth's 4th of July

Address for parking: 1098 West Peach Street, FW Texas 76102

Fort Worth will be celebrating big along the banks of the Trinity River this 4th of July.  You'll have a full blown festival beginning at 4:30 p.m., where kid's areas, tubing in the river (or paddle boards), music, food and other attractions will keep the fun moving. Did I mention free ice cold water melon? Nothing says 4th of July in Texas like ice cold watermelon! 

Take advantage of shuttle parking and by all means bring your cooler--just leave the alcohol at home. No alcoholic beverages can be taken into the festival, but you will find plenty of beer and soda stands and a hydration station providing free water. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for the super fantastic fireworks show at 9:30 p.m., but the Panther Island Pavilion will start rocking at 6:00 p.m. with Fire in the Sky and Back in Black at 8:00 p.m. Additional information is available here. 


If Honkey-tonkin' is more your style, our dear friend Willie brings his 4th of July Picnic to the Stockyards.

July 4: Fort Worth - Willie Nelson's Picnic

What: Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic is coming back to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Willie takes the Main Stage at 11 p.m. Randy Rogers Band at 10:30 p.m. on the Honky Tonk Stage. Stoney LaRue takes the Outdoor Stage at 9:30 p.m. Jamey Johnson takes the Main Stage at 8:30 p.m.

When: July 4, 2012.

Where: Fort Worth Stockyards.

Tickets: Advance tickets are $35 at Billy Bob's. This is an indoor / outdoor event located on Rodeo Plaza in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No chairs - No umbrellas - No pets - No Coolers.

Whatever your plans are, Happy Independence Day!