Independence Day celebration to rank among America’s top 20 fireworks programs featuring spectacular Grucci fireworks, a patriotic program, musical performances, food and more
Friday, July 4, 2008 5 – 10 P.M.
Free and open to the public
Fair Park – Dallas, Texas
Get excited for the ultimate Fourth of July celebration in North Texas at the Dr Pepper Snapple Group FAIR PARK FOURTH on Friday, July 4, 2008, from 5 – 10 p.m.
The family-friendly event will feature a state-of-the-art national-class fireworks show that will be the largest in North Texas and will rank as one of America’s top 20 Fourth of July fireworks shows!
Highlights of the day include a patriotic program featuring the Dallas Wind Symphony, free admission to all the museums, a specially discounted matinee performance of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, entertainment galore and plenty of Fourth of July food favorites! The event is free and open to the public.
Fireworks by Grucci, one of the nation’s premiere fireworks pyrotechnics firms, has been tapped to ignite the skies at Fair Park for a spectacular display. The Gruccis, “America’s First Family of Fireworks”, have produced some of the world’s most unforgettable fireworks programs for the Olympic Games, Statue of Liberty Centennial, New Year’s Eve Celebrations in New York City, World Fairs and six consecutive Presidential Inaugurations.
The fireworks beginning around 9:30 pm will be synchronized to choreographed music with live broadcast on WRR 101.1 FM. Viewing areas with sound will be located in the park along the Esplanade, Lagoon, Cotton Bowl Plaza and Big Tex Circle. Attendees are invited to bring in lawn chairs, blankets and picnic-type foods. Concessions will be available for sale.
Other activities include a special hour-long patriotic program at 8:15 p.m. featuring a concert by the Dallas Wind Symphony outside the Hall of State. A vocalist from the U.S. Army Band will sing the National Anthem accompanied by the U.S. Army Brass Quintet of Washington, D.C.
The Fair Park Museums, which will offer FREE ADMISSION between 5 – 8 p.m. that day only, have planned an array of special activities for children and families. NEW! The Dallas Summer Musicals is moving its evening performance of the mega-popular HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL to a 2 p.m. matinee.
Heavily discounted tickets will be offered, with top prices at just $35! Families are encouraged
to come to the musical, play in the museums, then cheer on the fireworks!
Also on tap is the City of Dallas’ Office of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Touring Program, featuring musical artists performing adjacent to each museum from 5 – 8 p.m.
The Texas Skyway Gondola ride and all the fountains and water features in the park will be running.
Local media sponsors are The Dallas Morning News, WFAA Channel 8, WRR 101.1 FM and 100.3 JACK FM.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group FAIR PARK FOURTH is hosted by Friends of Fair Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information, please go to www.fairpark.org.
