Independence Day Celebration

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Independence Day Celebration


Wednesday, July 3, 2019  •  6:30 - 10 pm



Live Music  l  Low-level Fireworks  l  KidZone


Farmers Branch always provides one of the few, low-level firework shows in North Texas! A spectacular show will be accompanied by a high-energy dance band on stage, a FREE KidZone area, concessionaires selling festival favorites and more! You don't want to miss this yearly tradition of Patriotism, Family and Fun.


Sponsored by:

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Firecracker Viewing Fans sponsored by:

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New for 2019! Purchase an exclusive VIP Cabana! 

Close Up of CabanasPatriotically decorated cabana in a sectioned off space comes with 4 Adirondack chairs, complimentary cooler with water and sodas (while supplies last), a VIP parking pass for one car inside the Farmers Branch Historical Park, and a private portable restroom shared among all VIP cabana purchasers. Available for purchase here.   

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General Information



Date:

Wednesday, July 3 - from 6:30 - 10 pm
Fireworks at 9:30 pm


Tickets:

  • Free Admission for Farmers Branch residents with Firecracker Fast Pass*;
  • $5 for non-residents
  • Kids 3 and under are free
Cash and credit card accepted


Event Location: 

Farmers Branch Historical Park
2540 Farmers Branch Lane
Farmers Branch, 75234


ATM available onsite



Event Hotline: 972.919.1433




To allow for event setup, Ford Road from Christian Parkway to Farmers Branch Lane will close at 10 am on Wednesday, July 3.

GATES WILL CLOSE WHEN THE PARK REACHES CAPACITY. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
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*Firecracker Fast Pass


Available to Farmers Branch residents in advance. This pass allows free entry but does not guarantee event admission. Admission to the Independence Day Celebration is first-come, first-served, and if the Historical Park reaches capacity then overflow viewing is available at nearby Liberty Plaza.

Gates open at 6 pm for Firecracker Fast Pass holders.


Holders of the Firecracker Fast Pass will enjoy access only entrance lines as well as a 30-minute early entry into the event to allow for priority seating. Food and beverage will be available for early purchase, but please note that some event activities, such as the KidZone, will not open until 6:30 pm.

How do I get a Firecracker Fast Pass?


Firecracker Fast Passes will be mailed out in advance to Farmers Branch residents in the June/July edition of the Branch Review. Please clip the voucher and present it at the gates.

What if I want to pick up a Firecracker Fast Pass in person?


Firecracker Fast Passes will also be available beginning Monday, June 11 at the following locations during normal business hours.

  • Farmers Branch Aquatics Center - 14032 Heartside Place
  • Farmers Branch Historical Park - 2540 Farmers Branch Lane
  • Farmers Branch Recreation Center – 14050 Heartside Place
  • Farmers Branch The Branch Connection – 14055 Dennis Lane
  • Information Desk at Farmers Branch City Hall – 13000 William Dodson Parkway

Farmers Branch residents must present a current photo ID or utility bill that shows a Farmers Branch address.  Limit one pass per Farmers Branch household.


What happens if I don't get a Firecracker Fast Pass?


Farmers Branch residents who arrive at the Historical Park gates without a Firecracker Fast Pass can still enjoy free entry – at the gate please present a photo ID that shows a Farmers Branch address. 


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Activities:



Stage Entertainment

 
Limelight the Band


Fireworks Finale!


KidZone


6:30 - 10 pm (New Location this year!) includes:
Airbrush Tattoos, Colored Hairspray, Inflatables, Crafts, and Lawn Games.


Glow Items

Available for sale

General Store Exhibit

Celebrate the Birth of our Nation with the patriotic General Store display. Come peruse the shop to see 1920's merchandise you could have purchased for your Independence Day party. Items include patriotic ready-made decorations, create-your-own crafts, costumes, glassware, and even baked goods. Reproduction circa 1920's candy will be handed out during the Independence Day Firework Celebration on July 3. Exhibit runs through Labor Day.

Click here for more information on the Farmers Branch Historical Park >

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    Parking


    Free Parking (including handicap parking) – Corner of Ford Road and Villa Creek. Click HERE for a map of parking location.

    Ride in on the Trails of Farmers Branch - there is bicycle parking inside the VIP gates.
    Or go green and ride DART to the event! The Farmers Branch Historical Park is a few hundred yards south of the event grounds.
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    Gates


    • Red Gate/Ford Road

       

      – at the Bridge

    • Blue Gate/Farmers Branch Lane

       – at Ford & Farmers Branch Lane
      Admission tickets sold at both Red/Blue Gate (cash and credit card accepted)
      Non-residents - $5 each
      Kids age 3 and under are free

    • Back Gate

       

      – VIP Entrance
    Gates will close when park reaches capacity – alternative viewing site is Liberty Plaza


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    Lawn Seating



    General admission seating: Blankets & Lawn Chairs encouraged
    $2 Chair Rentals by Friends of the Historical Park
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    ​Concessions


    Beer and wine available for purchase.


    • Texas Corn - Roasted Corn
    • Donovan Concessions - Funnel Cakes, Corn Dogs, Curly Fries
    • Bartley's BBQ - BBQ and Turkey Legs
    • Knights of Columbus - Burgers and Hot Dogs
    • Nuevo Leon - Mexican Food
    • Kona Ice - Snow Cones
    • Gypsy Scoops - Ice Cream and Snow Cones
    • J Bob's - Kettle Corn
    • Totally Nutz - Gourmet Roasted, Cinnamon Glazed Nuts
    • Waffle O'licious - Dessert Waffles
    • Cross My Heart & Hope For Pie - Pies

    Prohibited Items



    All bags will be inspected by Police


    No pets or outside alcohol will be allowed at this event. Patrons can bring in outside food and non-alcoholic beverages.


    Items not allowed inside the gates:
    • Pets or animals (except for service dogs)
    • Alcohol (not permitted to enter or leave event grounds)
    • Illegal drugs
    • Smoking inside the event site
    • Hazardous Materials
    • Contraband
    • Frisbees
    • Canopies or Pop-Up Tents
    • Skate boards, Roller Blades, In-Line Skates and Bicycles
    • Golf Carts and ATV’s
    • Unauthorized sales, solicitations and distributions

    The City of Farmers Branch strives to make sure our outdoor events are ADA accessible.

    ADA Facilities- Farmers Branch Historical Park

    • Parking
      Free, limited ADA parking is available near the festival grounds at 12300 Ford Road.  Parking is on a first come, first served basis.   For our Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival and Independence Day Celebration, the city does provide an ADA golf cart to shuttle patrons from this parking area.  
    • Service Animals
      Persons with disabilities and their service animals that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for those persons with disabilities are welcome at City of Farmers Branch events. 
    • Accessibility
      The Festival grounds are wheelchair accessible, but please be aware that this is a large venue with great distances between stages and event areas.  Accessible restrooms are located inside The Ladonia House located on the main brick path. 
    • While at an event if you have a disability and require an accommodation, please locate event staff.   Requests will be addressed as reasonably and quickly as possible.
    • Prior to an event/festival, accommodation requests for persons with disabilities should be made at least 14 days in advance by contacting the City of Farmers Branch at fbspecialevents@farmersbranchtx.gov or via phone at 972-919-2631.
    • Individuals needing to schedule assistance with DART Paratransit please contact DART directly at 214-515-7272 or click here: https://www.dart.org/riding/paratransitbookingform.asp
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