With Fourth of July weekend around the corner, it’s time to finalize your plans. Remember, in Denton, fireworks are not permitted, including the possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use. But never fear – we’ve got something even more spectacular planned! 

Celebrate Independence Day at Quakertown Park with patriotic fun and activities for all ages during our Jubilee Festival on July 3 starting at 6 p.m! This free family-friendly event features live music, tasty treats from local vendors, inflatables, games, rock climbing, face painting, photo opportunities, hot dog eating contest, and to cap off the evening, two spectacular drone shows presented by Denton Noon Kiwanis! If you’re interested in being an event volunteer, visit: www.bit.ly/JulyJubileeVolunteer! 

Here’s the breakdown of events:

• 6 p.m. – Festival and live music begins  
• 7 p.m. – Hot Dog Eating Contest 
• 8 p.m. – Live Music 
• 9:15 p.m. – Drone Show sponsored by Denton Noon Kiwanis 
• 9:45 p.m. – Live Music 
• 11:00 p.m. – Second Drone Show sponsored by Denton Noon Kiwanis 

View the Jubilee Festival Map below:

Don’t forget, since it took the Continental Congress two days to officially wrap-up revisions and sign the Declaration of Independence, we have two days worth of celebrations. Not only do we have the July Jubilee on July 3, but we also have the Liberty Run and Yankee Doodle Parade on June 29th!

Liberty Run

Saturday, June 29, 2024
Race begins at 7:30 a.m. | Denton Civic Center
Join us for our 26th Annual Liberty Run 5k and 1-mile walk. The entry fee includes a race T-shirt and race bag. Participants who complete the 1-mile walk will receive a race medal; participants who complete the 5k will have a chance to win a 1st – 3rd place medal. 
To learn more about Liberty Run visit the Denton Parks Catalog. Registration open through June 26.

Yankee Doodle Parade

Saturday, June 29, 2024
Parade begins at 9 a.m. | Downtown Denton Square
Join us this year for the annual Yankee Doodle Parade. Deck out in red, white, and blue for this patriotic occasion, or watch from your lawn chair on the square as the parade rolls out. The parade route begins near the Wells Fargo building at Austin St. and Hickory St., continues around the square, then down McKinney St. to the Denton Civic Center. 
To learn more about the Yankee Doodle Parade policies and to register your organization or float, visit the Denton Parks Catalog.

For all things Independence Day, visit: Independence Day | Denton, TX (cityofdenton.com)