WHEN
Saturday, July 4, 2026
WHERE
Various Locations
YANKEE DOODLE PARADE
Parade begins at 9 a.m. | Downtown Denton Square
Join us this year as we celebrate the nation's 250th Anniversary with a festive parade through the heart of Denton. Attendees are invited to show their patriotic pride in red, white, and blue and enjoy the festivities from a comfortable spot around the historic Denton Square as the parade rolls through.
Denton Noon Kiwanis Club Firework Show
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. | North Texas Fairgrounds
This year's firework show will take place on Saturday, July 4, at the North Texas Fairgrounds (2217 N Carroll Blvd.) Gates will open at 6 p.m., with live music starting at 7, and the fireworks show kicks off at 9:30 p.m!
PLACES TO STAY
Plan your perfect weekend getaway in Denton to celebrate the holiday.
Best Western Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites
Experience it all - culture, music, nightlife, college sports and a productive work trip - when staying at this modern and luxurious Denton hotel. With a big town feel...
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Denton
We’re off I-35, with Unicorn Lake on our doorstep. The University of North Texas and Denton Downtown Square are five miles away. Buc-ee's is even closer. Ashton Gardens and...
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Embassy Suites
Attached to the new 70,000 sq ft convention center, the AAA Four Diamond, LEED Gold Certified Embassy Suites offers spacious two-room suites, onsite dining, complimentary...
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Hilton Garden Inn
Thirty minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Minutes from the University of North Texas and Texas Women’s University. More than 2,600 sq. ft. of event space for...
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites UNT & TWU
Situated just 35 minutes north of Dallas & Fort Worth in Denton, Texas, our hotel's location is ideal, but that's not all! We also have a strong commitment to providing guests...
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Courtyard by Marriott
Welcome to the Courtyard by Marriott Denton, TX. Our close proximity to area businesses make Courtyard by Marriott Denton the ideal choice for business travelers. University...
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Springhill Suites by Marriott
This full-service modern hotel and conference center features an on-site restaurant/lounge, business center, indoor pool, fitness center, on-site laundry facilities, 5,000...
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Fairfield Inn & Suites
The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Denton is only minutes from the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, Presbyterian Hospital and Denton Regional Medical...
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