Fourth of July

Marching Bands Toot Horns for Arlington Independence Day Parade, Oldest Event in Town

By Joy Donovan / June 29, 2023 /

Where:  Arlington, TX, through the city’s downtown and the University of Texas at Arlington’s college park district. What makes it special:  It’s history! Started in 1965, this fun parade is the oldest event in Arlington. What began as children riding decorated bicycles through Randol Mill Park has morphed into a two-mile spectacle featuring 120 entries…

Fourth of July Fun: Southlake Jumps Ahead With Early Independence Day Event July 3

By Joy Donovan / June 26, 2023 /

Where: Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main St., Southlake, TX   What makes it special:  It’s early! Celebrating July 4th on July 3rd means those who can’t get enough can stretch their celebration over two days. It’s also a participatory event that includes lots more than just oohing and ahhing over fireworks. “It is a family-focused…

It Only Takes A Spark: Find Your Dream Home This Independence Day Weekend

By April Towery / June 30, 2022 /

As festivities kick off around the metroplex this Fourth of July weekend, it’s also a good time to stop by an open house and see if sparks fly.  This week’s picks in the suburbs are perfect for celebrating and entertaining guests on a holiday weekend.  Which of our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week will…

Celebrate Independence Day With A New Home Perfect For Entertaining 

By April Towery / June 23, 2022 /

Dallas’s housing inventory remains low, but we scoured the area for a few spots that might offer a little something special for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Whether it’s a sweet swimming pool, a kitchen built for entertaining, or a big backyard — or in the case of Windsor Ridge, all three — these…

How R2-D2 Kept Us Cool on The Worst Weekend For The Air Conditioning to Go Out

By Tommy Cummings / July 5, 2021 /

Our 19-year-old HVAC finally succumbed to the Texas heat … and R2-D2 rescued us.