Independence Day Parade (Arlington) News Release

Posted on | June 28, 2010 | Comments Off

It is once again time to celebrate the creation of our nation with Arlington’s 45th Annual Independence Day Parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 3, 2010. The parade start time is 9 a.m., and the parade route will be closed to all other traffic at 7:30 a.m.

Ongoing construction in the area has caused some changes to parking and viewing areas for this year’s parade. Spectators will not be allowed to set up chairs and stand on the east side of Pecan Street adjacent to the construction fence, and one parking lot east of Pecan Street has been closed. As a result, allow yourself additional time to find a parking location. Please, do not park at apartment complexes in the area, and check for any displayed signs alerting you that the private business will tow illegally parked vehicles. We want to make sure your car is still there when you prepare to leave the celebration.

The University of Texas at Arlington has been gracious enough to make parking throughout their campus available to people planning to attend. The color-coded map below shows available free parking lots, a pay-to-park garage and the parade route.

This year’s parade will begin at West and Mitchell streets before turning north onto Pecan Street. From there it will go west on UTA Boulevard and then north on West Street and east onto Abram Street. The route will turn south at Center Street, west on Mitchell Street to Pecan Street and conclude near Doug Russell Road.

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