Southlake outlines Stars & Stripes plans for July 3: fireworks at 9:30 p.m., expanded footprint and new activities
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City staff previewed the 26th annual Stars & Stripes celebration on July 3, 2025, describing programming across Town Square, a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show, sponsor involvement and parking/shuttle logistics.
City staff briefed the City Council on June 17 on the 26th annual Stars & Stripes celebration scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, across Southlake Town Square with fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m.
Economic Development Director Daniel Cortez and Festivals & Events Coordinator Lauren Kimberly described programming from 5–11 p.m., spanning Ruston and Family Park to McPherson Park. Entertainment will include returning favorites such as the community band and new performers including North Texas Performing Arts of Southlake and School of Rock. New activities for 2025 include pickleball courts on-site, an airbrush T-shirt artist, inflatable skee-ball and expanded food-truck options. Postino will operate a beer-and-wine tent.
Staff said parking will be available at the Granite Office parking garage, the East Parking Garage and surrounding surface lots; off-site parking will be offered at Gateway and White’s Chapel Church with free shuttle service to event stops. Texas Capital served as presenting sponsor for the second consecutive year. Cortez said the event is intended as a community gathering to build shared memories and he described the event as a team effort across multiple city departments.
Council members praised the event plan and staff’s six months of preparation. Staff asked attendees and residents to consult the city event webpage for final performance times, parking logistics and viewing tips.
