Arlington Independence Day Parade

Tuesday, 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.

Inaugural Arlington Independence Day Parade Firecracker 5K

Pull on your running shoes and make history in the first 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, go for a run and then settle in to watch one of the biggest and best parades in Texas. Sign up early to be sure to get your Firecracker 5K t-shirt!

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Video of 2022 Parade

Let Freedom Sing

The 2023 Arlington Independence Day Parade theme is ‘Let Freedom Sing’

Entrant Application

2023 parade entrant application will be available March 1, 2023.

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.

Sponsorship Information

Spectators

Parade Day: Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Parade Schedule

7:30 a.m	POLICE CLOSE PARADE ROUTE
7:45 a.m.	Scout Color Guards deploy along route
9:00 a.m.	National Anthem
9:03 a.m.	Parade Steps Off at Intersection of West St. and Mitchell St.
11-11:30 a.m.	Parade Ends

Shuttles

Want to avoid heavy traffic and the hassle of finding a parking spot on Parade morning? UT ARLINGTON will be providing free shuttle service
between Maverick Stadium, 1307 W Mitchell St., and the Parade Assembly Area located at the corner of Cooper St. and Mitchell St.

The shuttles will be running from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and are available for parade participants and spectators.

Parade FAQs

There are over 120 entries this year
There is no selling or soliciting along the parade route.
It will be warm. Please drink plenty of water in the days before the parade.
The parade map on Facebook and Instagram has parking locations.
Please pay attention to all directions by law enforcement and route marshals. (only one l in marshal)
If you see something, say something. Let’s all stay safe!
Wear Red, White, and Blue