error Up to a $3,500 sign-on bonus for new bus operators! Learn More
logo
  • logo
  • Trip
      Trip Planning
      • Plan Your Trip
      • Service Alerts
      • Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans
  • Guide
      Transit and Use
      • Schedules and Maps
      • Transit Services
      • DART Bus Service
      • DART Rail System
      • Trinity Railway Express -TRE
      • GoLink
      • Paratransit Services
      • Dallas Streetcar
      • M-line Trolley
      • West Dallas Shuttle 
      • Park & Rides, Transit Centers & Transfer Locations
      • Vanpool
      Supporting Services
      • Accessibility
      • Mobility Ambassador Program
      • Bike and DART
      • Rider Assistance Program
      • Park and Rides
      Safety and Security
      • Passenger Guide to Safety and Security 
      • Get Help (Safe Place program)
      • Safety and Security
  • Fare
      General Fares and Overview
      • Fares
      • Fare Citations and Policies
      • Discount GoPass® Tap Card
      • Reduced Fares
      • Group and Advance Sales Fares
      • Employer Pass Program
      • Day Pass Voucher Application
  • About
      About DART
      • About DART
      • Board Members
      • Executive Staff 
      • DART Scorecard
      • DART Service Area and Facts
      • DART Police
      • Belonging and Civil Rights
      Doing Business
      • Procurement
      • Advertising And Sponsorship
      • D/M/WBE Programs
      Project and Initiatives
      • Innovation
      • Expansion
      • Transit Oriented Development and Planning
      News and Events
      • News Releases
      • Events
      • Transit Education
      • Commercial Photography and Filming on the DART System
      Public Access Information
      • Financial Information
      • Board Meetings Information
      • Community Connections
      • Right of Way Information
      • Reports and Policy Information
      • Internal Audit
      • Public Information Act Requests
      • Legal Notices
      • Coronavirus Information
  • Careers
  • Help
  • Contact Us
  • language
    Home About News and Events News Releases News Release Detail

DART News Release

arrow_back_ios Back to News Releases
Jun 18, 2013 | General
DART sparkles with July 4th celebrations


Media Relations Contact:
Morgan Lyons
Mark A. Ball

June 18, 2013

DART sparkles with July 4th celebrations

Summer is a great time for families to enjoy the freedom and ease of riding Dallas Area Rapid Transit. And there's no better time than the Independence Day celebrations, fireworks, parades and music festivals to get on board.

Information on the some of the major area events can be found at DART.org/Fireworks or by calling Customer Information at 214-979-1111. When making plans remember that DART bus and light rail follow a Sunday schedule, and the Trinity Railway Express will not operate on Thursday, July 4.

July 3
Addison Kaboom Town features dazzling fireworks choreographed to music, plus great food, live music, and the spectacular Addison Airport Air Show featuring the Cavanaugh Flight Museum Warbird Flyover.
Information: 972-450-2851 or addisontexas.net/events/KaboomTown.
Via Addison Transit Center

Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration honors America's independence with free live music and spectacular fireworks at the Farmers Branch Historical Park.
Information: farmersbranch.info/play/special-events.
Via Farmers Branch Station

Celebrate America's independence with an evening of fun, games, music and fireworks at the Independence Day Fireworks Show in the Las Colinas District of Irving.
Information: www.cityofirving.org.
Via Orange Line to Irving Convention Center Station

The Plano Community Band returns to Haggard Park to perform a special Star-Spangled Spectacular concert. The concert is free and begins at 7 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy the music while relaxing in the park.
Information: planoband.com.
Via Downtown Plano Station

July 4
The 33rd Plano Lions Independence Day Parade celebrates the city's colorful past and bright future with floats, marching bands, antique cars and entries by dozens of businesses and community organizations.
Information: planoparade.com.
Via Parker Road Station, then bus route 452 and a 1/2 mile walk to the Plano Senior High School campus on Independence

Enjoy a Fourth of July Parade at 9 a.m. in the Irving Heritage District. Immediately following the parade, enjoy a free watermelon reception and concert at Heritage Park, 217 Main Street.
Information: www.cityofirving.org.
Via Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station

Rowlett's largest fireworks show, Fireworks on Main, takes place on Main St. in Downtown Rowlett.
Information: www.rowlett.com.
Via Blue Line to Downtown Rowlett Station

Enjoy a Star Spangled Spectacular at Firewheel Town Center, 245 Cedar Sage Dr. in Garland. Firewheel Town Center, in conjunction with the City of Garland, will celebrate our nation's independence with a full day of family fun in the sun from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
Information: www.facebook.com/FirewheelTownCenter.
Via Downtown Garland Station, then bus route 513

The City of Dallas' official Independence Day Celebration, Metro PCS Fair Park Fourth, celebrates the holiday with a free, family-fun event.
Information: fairpark.org.
Via Fair Park Station or MLK, Jr. Station

-- 30 --


Sign Up for Alerts Just for You!

The best way to stay up to date on service alerts and other DART-related news and information is to register for My DART Updates.

Subscribe

Contact Us Today!

1401 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75202

call  214-979-1111

Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holidays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  1. Careers
  2. Contact
  3. Privacy Policy
  4. Legal
  5. Powered by Google Translate Translate
Hidden Utility Section
Search widget for navbar
2023 Dallas Area Rapid Transit
  • DARTable
  • DARTdaily
  • DARTzoom
arrow_upward