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Sunday, July 3 • ArlingtonTX
6:00-10:30 PM • Downtown Arlington
Fireworks: 9:45 PM
Stay Social
Share your photos using the hashtag #LUA2016 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You might win a NaturallyFun prize pack from the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department!
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2016 Schedule of Events
General Schedule
This year’s celebration features activities and entertainment for all ages, right in the heart of Downtown Arlington!
- KID ZONE 6:00-9:00 PM
- TRAIN RIDES 6:00-10:00 PM
- CARNIVAL CONCESSIONS 6:00-10:00 PM
- FOOD TRUCKS 6:00-10:00 PM
- FIREWORKS DISPLAY 9:45 PM
Set to music from 95.9 The Ranch!
Entertainment Schedule
Three stages of FREE entertainment with some of the top acts in DFW.
LEVITT PAVILION STAGE:
Hannah Kirby
7:30 PM
Brad Thompson Band
8:45 PM
GREASE MONKEY STAGE:
Idol job
5:30 PM
Brandon Steadman
7:30 PM
Phil Hamilton
8:30 PM
BOOMTOWN KIDS STAGE:
Jimmy Pitstick Presents Young Stars of Arlington
6:00 to Close
6:00 to Close
Kids Activites
Check out these three locations for fun and games for the kids before the fireworks.
BOOMTOWN
(Northeast corner of Center St. and Border St.)
92.1 Hank FM live music stage, food trucks, inflatable games, petting zoo, temporary tattoo artist, face painting, glow-in-the-dark items for sale and more! NOTE: Some activities require a fee.
Firecracker Alley
(Northwest corner of Abram St. and Pecan St.)
Food trucks, train rides, caricature artist, face painting, glow-in-the-dark items for sale and more! NOTE: Some activities require a fee.
Kids Corner
(Northwest corner of Front St. and Pecan St.)
Concessions, bounce house, face painting, glow-in-the-dark items for sale and more! NOTE: Some activities require a fee.
Need Help?
If you are in need of assistance, please locate a City staff person (identified by Light Up Arlington event shirts) or police officer. If you cannot find anyone to assist you, click the link to email us and we will be with you shortly. Email Us
If this is an emergency, please call 911 emergency services.
What to Bring?
To make the most of your evening at Light Up Arlington, bring a fun attitude, a lawn chair or blanket for relaxing, snacks or a picnic dinner, and a cooler with beverages (but no glass containers, please). You might also want a hat, sunscreen, bug spray or other protection from Mother Nature. Strollers are permitted on site.
Parking
There is free parking at UTA. Attendees are also welcome to park in any public lot in Downtown Arlington. There is no dedicated lot for the event. Parking is available on side streets. Street signs will direct to legal parking spots.
What Not to Bring
No selling of food or merchandise without designated vendor pass. No glass containers. Due to the large crowds and loud noises, we do not encourage you to bring pets. Pets will be allowed to the events, but owners assume full responsibility for their actions.
If you have other questions, feel free to ask us by email at info@lightuparlington.com.
Arlington Parks and Recreation • NaturallyFun.org
Vision Statement
Arlington is a vibrant city that enjoys a high quality of life through great parks and exceptional recreational opportunities. These services provide a foundation for the physical, social, economic and environmental viability and well-being of the community.