By Miranda Wilcox and Emily Davis
‘Frozen Jr.’ performs at Palace Theatre: July 2-6
Ohlook Performing Arts Center will bring the Disney movie “Frozen” to life through its young performers in “Frozen Jr.” 10:30 a.m. $20 (12 and older), $16 (11 and under). 300 S. Main St., Grapevine. 817-410-3100. www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Stars and Stripes returns to Southlake: July 3
The city of Southlake celebrates its 19th annual Stars and Stripes with family fun and patriotic activities such as live entertainment, activities for children, a variety of food and drink options, free shuttle service and a display of fireworks. Guests are invited to bring folding chairs, blankets, water and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during the celebration. Tarps, tents and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. 6-11 p.m. Free. 1400 Main Street, Southlake. 817-748-8019. www.starsandstripessouthlake.com
Grapevine celebrates America’s birthday with fireworks: July 4
Grapevine holds its 36th annual July 4 fireworks show. The city will feature music to match the show, which can be streamed from www.grapevinetexasusa.com/events/july-fourth-fireworks. Some suggested viewing areas include:
- Acorn Woods Park
- Field next to Scott’s Landing Marina (private paid parking)
- Oak Grove Park Baseball and Soccer parking lots, opening at 2 p.m
- Oak Grove Park-Minnow Loop and Trawick
- Katie’s Woods Park
- Lakeview Park – $10 / car, All areas including pavilions and picnic shelters are first come, first serve. No “In & Out”* on July 4
- McPherson Slough
- Municipal Service Center Parking Lot
- Rockledge Park – $20/car holiday rate, all areas including pavilions and picnic shelters are first come, first serve. No “In & Out”* on July 4th
- The Vineyards Campground & Cabins – Closed to the public but accessible to registered guests.
- Silver Lake Marina Park – (private paid parking)
- Meadowmere Park – $10/car holiday rate, all areas including pavilions and picnic shelters are first come, first serve. Altitude H2O Water Park will be operating on a walk-up basis only on July 4 with no advance reservations.
- The show starts at 9:30 p.m. Free for all public parking. Grapevine Lake, Oak Grove Loop South, Grapevine. 800-457-6338. www.grapevinetexasusa.com/events/july-fourth-fireworks.
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