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.

Home Run for Heroes

The 2024 Arlington Independence Day Parade theme is ‘Home Run for Heroes.’

Parade Schedule

7:00 a.m. POLICE CLOSE PARADE ROUTE
Firecracker 5K Begins
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

Yes! Arlington Firecracker 5K Blasts Off at 7 a.m. July 4!

Pull on your running shoes for the second 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!

Location: Levitt Pavilion

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