Arlington Independence Day Parade
Friday, July 4th at 9 AM in Downtown Arlington
The Arlington Independence Day Parade is the largest in Texas and one of the biggest in the United States. As the longest-running annual event in Arlington, it has been named the Best Parade of Its Size in Texas for the second consecutive year by the Texas Festivals and Events Association.
Shining Bright Since ’65, Arlington Independence Day Parade, Diamond Jubilee
The 2025 Arlington Independence Day Parade theme is “Shining Bright Since ’65, Arlington Independence Day Parade, Diamond Jubilee.”
Sponsor the Parade
The parade association is a nonprofit funded by community organizations, businesses, and individuals, and we couldn’t continue this 60 year Arlington tradition without folks like you!
Contact Us
Contact the parade committee at 817-330-9USA or at info@arlington4th.org.
Yes! Arlington Firecracker 5K Blasts Off at 7 a.m. July 4!
Pull on your running shoes for the third annual Arlington Independence Day Parade Firecracker 5K! The course will run the same route as the parade so you can stake out your spot for the parade. Sign up early to be sure to get your Firecraker 5K t-shirt!
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2024 Award Winners
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Grand Prize
Balloons with a Twist
Mayor’s Award
Optimists Club
Spirit Award
Ranchos Los Dos Potros
Ruthe Jackson Award
Tarrant County College
Business Entries
- 1st place – Texas Appliance
- 2nd place – Arlington Board of Realtors
- 3rd place – Larry Stinson Plumbing
Cheer Teams
- 1st place – Martin High School
- 2nd place – Lamar High School
- 3rd place – Arlington High School
Community Groups
- 1st place – DFW Sikhs
- 2nd place – Theatre Arlington
- 3rd place – Arlington Asian Advisory Council
Decorated Vehicles
- 1st place – Pair of Pirates
- 2nd place – North Texas Jeep Club
- 3rd place – DFW Birthday Parades
Drill Teams
- 1st place – Martin High School
- 2nd place – Bowie High School
Marching Bands
- 1st place – Martin High School Band
- 2nd place – Arlington High School Band
- 3rd place – Juan Seguin High School Band
Mounted Units
- 1st place – Ranchos Los Dos Potros
- 2nd place – General Motors
- 3rd place – TCSO Posse
Music
- 1st place – AHS Alumni Band
Service Organizations
- 1st place – Tarrant County College
- 2nd place – Arlington ISD
- 3rd place – Men Serving God
Spiritual Groups
- 1st place – Christian Motorcycle Association
- 2nd place – St. John the Apostle
- 3rd place – Southern USA Falun Dafa
Vintage Vehicles
- 1st place – Nostalgia Warehouse
- 2nd place – Arlington Historical Society
- 3rd place – Lone Star Region
Youth Entries
- 1st place – St. Maria Goretti
- 2nd place – Arlington Attack Hockey
- 3rd place – Cub Scout Pack #328
2024 Parade Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Blue Sponsors
White Sponsors
Babe's Chicken
Red Sponsors
Davids BBQ
Susser Bank
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