Arlington Independence Day Parade Firecracker 5K
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Arlington Independence Day Parade and Firecracker 5K
The Arlington Independence Day Parade is a long-running annual event held in Downtown Arlington on July 4. It is presented as the largest Fourth of July parade in Texas and among the largest in the United States, and it has received recognition as Best Parade of Its Size in Texas for multiple years.
The parade organization operates as a nonprofit funded by community organizations, businesses, and individuals. Sponsorship and community support are noted elements of the event, with local institutions such as the City of Arlington and the University of Texas at Arlington listed among supporters. The parade program includes judging and awards in multiple categories, including business entries, cheer teams, marching bands, mounted units, vintage vehicles, and community groups.
The Arlington Firecracker 5K is presented alongside the parade as a running event that uses the same route as the parade. Organizers offer a commemorative Firecracker 5K t-shirt to registrants. Information for spectators, parking, and the parade map is provided by the organizers and is published in advance of each year’s event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
