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1200 S. Second Ave. Information: 214.421.9600 or fairpark.org. (Via DART Rail Green Line to Fair
Park and MLK, Jr. Stations)
Irving Patriotic Parade and Concert displays patriotic pride in Downtown Irving. The parade will
begin at 9 a.m., followed by a patriotic concert and free watermelon at Heritage Park, 217 Main St.
Information: 972.721.2501 or www.cityofirvinq.orq. (Via Bus Routes 408, 549, FLEX Route 840 or
Bus Route 301 to South Irving Station, then a short walk)
Irving Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks is an evening of entertainment at the intersection
of Las Colinas Boulevard and Lake Carolyn Parkway with concerts by the Irving Symphony
Orchestra and the Kenny Chavez Combo. Activities include inflatables and water slides, and food
concession stands and vendors will be available. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., with a professionally
choreographed fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free, and event parking is $5 at the Irving
Convention Center parking garage, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Information: 972.721.2501
or cityofirvinq.org. (Via North Irving Transit Center, then walk to Las Colinas)
Patriotic Pops Concert features the Plano Symphony Orchestra, The Rich Tone Chorus, and the
Plano Men of Note Chorus. Tickets are $10-35. The show is at 3 p.m. at the Eisemann Center for
the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive. Information: planosymphony.org. (Via DART Rail Red
Line to Galatyn Park Station)
Star-Spangled Spectacular with the Dallas Wind Symphony is a red, white and blue salute to Mom,
Apple Pie and an 11-ft. tall Uncle Sam. Tickets are $21-$38 and sold through the AT&T PAC. The
show begins at 1 p.m. in the air-conditioned comfort of the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora
St. Information: 214.880.0202 or dws.org. (Via DART Rail Red, Blue or Green Lines to Pearl Station)
Flagpole 8K is an annual run along the eastern shores of White Rock Lake and the peninsula
neighborhood. After the race enjoy ice cold Gatorade, water, sodas, and a variety of fresh fruit. Cost
is $25. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. in Norbuck Park, 200 N. Buckner Blvd.
Information: whiterockracing.com. (Via DART Blue Line to White Rock Station, then Bus Route 428)-- 30 --
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Lyons, Morgan. DART to 4th of July festivities, text, June 20, 2011; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1226214/m1/2/?q=music: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).