Arlington Independence Day Parade
Thursday, July 4th at 9 AM in Downtown Arlington
The Arlington Independence Day Parade is one of the largest 4th of July parades in the United States, the largest in Texas, and one of the longest running annual events in Arlington.
Video of 2022 Parade
The Home Run for Heroes
The 2024 Arlington Independence Day Parade theme is ‘Home Run for Heroes.’
Entrant Application
The 2024 parade entrant application will be available on March 1, 2024.
Sponsor the Parade
The parade association is a nonprofit funded by community organizations, businesses, and individuals, and we couldn’t continue this 50 year Arlington tradition without folks like you!
Contact Us
Contact the parade committee at 817-330-9USA or at info@arlington4th.org.
2023 Award Winners
Photos from the 2022 Parade Awards Ceremony
Grand Prize
Balloons with a Twist
Mayor’s Award
Tarrant County College Southeast Campus
Spirit Award
Treehugger Tree Service
Ruthe Jackson Award
General Motors/United Auto Workers Riding Team
Directors Award
Cowtown Crawlers
Business Entries
- 1st place – Balloons with a Twist
- 2nd place – Treehugger Tree Service
- 3rd place – Candelite Inn
Cheer Teams
- 1st place – Martin High School
- 2nd place – Juan Seguin High School
- 3rd place – Sam Houston High School
Community Groups
- 1st place – Pair of Pirates
- 2nd place – Theatre Arlington
- 3rd place – WRUNT
Dance or Music Groups
- 1st place – Arlington High School Alumni Band
Decorated Vehicles
- 1st place – DFW Birthday Parades
- 2nd place – Cowtown Crawlers
- 3rd place – North Texas Jeep Club
Drill Teams
- 1st place – Arlington High School Colt Kickers
- 2nd place – Martin High School Sundancers
- 3rd place – Sam Houston high School Tex-Annes
Marching Bands
- 1st place – Arlington high School Colt Band
- 2nd place – Martin High School Band
- 3rd place – Juan Seguin High School Band
Mounted Units
- 1st place – General Motors/United Auto Workers Riding Team
Professionally Built Floats
- 1st place – HELP Center for LGBT Health & Wellness
- 2nd place – Arlington ISD
Service Organizations
- 1st place – Tarrant County Labor Council
- 2nd place – Pantego Lions Foundation
- 3rd place – Sister Cities of Arlington
Spiritual Groups
- 1st place – Christ Embassy Arlington
Vintage Vehicles
- 1st place – Christian Classic Cruisers
- 2nd place – Arlington Today Magazine
- 3rd place – Old Schoolers Car Club
Youth Entries
- 1st place – St. Maria Goretti Catholic School
- 2nd place – Sam Houston High School Auto Club
- 3rd place – Cub Scout Pack #378