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Light Up Arlington is right around the corner! This year we are also selling Retail Vendor Spots at the event. if you are interested in obtaining an application, please contact Angie Dennehy at 817-459-6231.
Share your photos using the hashtag #LUA2019 on Twitter, Facebook, SnapChat and Instagram. You might win a NaturallyFun prize pack from the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department!
Text LUA to 86677 to register for SMS event alerts and be the first to know about any event modifications or schedule changes.
NOTE: Map updates will occur frequently as additional vendors have been confirmed and locations are finalized.
Due to construction around some of the entry points to Light Up Arlington, please watch your step as you arrive/depart. Also, please be mindful of all coned off, fenced and barricaded areas. These are placed for your safety and to keep you clear of construction zones.
This year’s celebration features activities and entertainment for all ages, right in the heart of Downtown Arlington!
Multiple stages of FREE entertainment with some of the top acts in DFW.
Live Music, Beverage Tent, Restrooms
7:00 PM
8:30 PM
Presented by Grease Monkey. Located at the Southeast corner of Center St and Front St.
Vendors, Trackless Train, Food Trucks, Live Music, First Aid, Restrooms, Pettting Zoo, Pony Ride, Bubble Bus, Information Tent, Beverage Tent
6:00-7:00 PM
7:00-8:00 PM
8:00-9:45 PM
Live Music, Food Trucks, Restrooms, Information Booth
6:30-9:30 PM
Check out these locations for fun and games for the kids before the fireworks.
BOOMTOWN
(Southeast corner of Center St. and Front St.)
Firecracker Alley
(Northwest corner of Abram St. and Pecan St.)
Downtown Library
(Southwest corner of Main St. and Center St.)
(Northwest corner of Abram St. and Pecan St.)
(Southeast corner of Center St. and Front St.)
(Northeast corner of Abram St. and Mesquite St.)
Downtown Library
(Southwest corner of Main St. and Center St.)
Legal Draft Beer Co. (Opens at 3:00 PM)
Legal Draft Beer Co. will start the party early at 3 p.m. with the SmokingQue BBQ smokers right outside! Live music from the Tamara King Band kicks off at 5pm with Legal Draft’s wide selection of year-round, seasonal and special release beers all on tap! Arlington’s favorite brewery will also be serving up some ice-cold Beer Floats and kid-friendly Root Beer Floats for $7. Don’t forget to BYOC (bring-your-own-chairs!)
Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar
403 E. Main Street, Arlington, Texas 76010
Light Up Arlington is a family-friendly street party held every July 3 in the hours leading up to the City of Arlington, Texas’ Independence Day fireworks show. It’s one of our favorite traditions, it’s held in our neighborhood (Downtown Arlington Texas), and we can’t wait to join the fun!
We’ll be blocking off our parking lot, so bring your lawn chairs. Seating is first come, first served. We will be offering $5 glasses of our house red, white and rose wines during the event.
Cartel Taco Bar
506 E Division St Suite 150, Arlington, TX 76011
Urban Union’s resident taco and tequila masters are firing up the outdoor bar and patio with $3 House Margaritas, $4 Dos Equis, $4 Michelob Ultra Tallboys and $3 Beef or Chicken Fajita tacos topped with bourbon bacon beans, pepper jack, smoked tomato, avocado aioli and more! Fourth of July isn’t complete without a satisfied Tex-Mex craving.
J.R. Bentley’s English Pub
406 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Watching the fireworks from our patio has been a tradition for many years! Bring your lawn chairs and help us celebrate Independence Day together.
Inspirations Catering
506 E Division St Suite 130, Arlington, TX 76011
Snag your lawn spot then head to Inspirations Catering for dinner with a tropical touch: chicken and pineapple bowls on a bed of rice. Plus, a $15 Charcuterie Board special! Grab 2-4 of your charcuterie-worthy friends to enjoy a custom board crafted just for the festivities.
Lone Star Axe Throwing
506 E Division St Suite 120, Arlington, TX 76011
Lone Star Axe Throwing’s long-awaited experience is open and will be hosting Light Up Arlington Watch Party attendees for a special of $10 per person for 30 minutes of axe-throwing fun (min 4 people for group!) The exciting new venue will also have drink specials, including $3 Domestic Drafts and $5 Local Drafts.
Lone Star Axe Throwing
506 E Division St Suite 120, Arlington, TX 76011
Lone Star Axe Throwing’s long-awaited experience is open and will be hosting Light Up Arlington Watch Party attendees for a special of $10 per person for 30 minutes of axe-throwing fun (min 4 people for group!) The exciting new venue will also have drink specials, including $3 Domestic Drafts and $5 Local Drafts.
The TIpsy Oak
301 E Front St, Arlington, TX 76011
The Tipsy Oak will be open at 11am with delicious food and drink specials! The hang-worthy patio will be filled with the sounds of 60s, 70s, and doo-wop music by Johnny D and the Doo Wops starting at 10pm.
If you are in need of assistance, please locate a City staff person (identified by Light Up Arlington event shirts) or police officer.
Stay in the loop of any last-minute event updates by texting LUA to 86677 for our SMS service (standard carrier and data rates may apply).
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.
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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.