The City of Dallas and Dallas police are urging residents to prioritize safety and avoid dangerous behavior during July 4th celebrations.

Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock.

Police warn that bullets fired into the air can injure or kill people far from where they were shot.

🧨 See the explosions, hear the boom. Ida Claire's annual Kaboomtown Block Party in Addison features a DJ, Fourth of July food and cocktails, yard games, and a front-row seat to the renowned fireworks show.

With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, there are not many new events happening in and around Dallas, but it will still be a big holiday weekend full of festivities. Choices include the World Cup (both in-person and watch parties at the official festival),

Your weekend guide to Fourth of July fun across North Texas! Fireworks, drone shows, parades, festivals and family-friendly celebrations.

North Texas will see hot, sunny weather Saturday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s.

Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.

The top Dallas news of the week includes a round of closures, patriotic dining deals, and a look at the best places to work. Get the details on our most popular stories below, then visit our official guide to 4th of July fireworks and fun.

This year's July 4 weather forecast calls for temperatures nearing 100 degrees and a chance of isolated showers and storms.