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.

Arlington Independence Day Parade

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!

2023

2024

Gold Award from 2024 TFEA

2024 Award Winners


Click to View 2024 Award Presentation Photos

 

 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

 

City of Arlington Logo
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington

Gold Sponsors

Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Levitt Pavilion Arlington
Downtown Arlington
Texas Appliance
Arlington Chess Club Logo
HELP Center for LGBT Health and Wellness
Just Serve
June Owens
Alan & Bonnie Petsche

Blue Sponsors

Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Methodist Mansfield
YourTees
The Dove Firm
The Runner logo
Curnutt & Hafer LLP
mma logo
Frost Bank
Spring Creek Barbeque
Spring Creek Barbeque
Precision Press

White Sponsors

Babe's Chicken

Red Sponsors

Davids BBQ

Susser Bank

Proud Member Of

Texas Festivals and Events Association Logo
International Festivals and Events Association