The City of Richardson is hosting its annual Family 4th Celebration on Friday, July 4, at Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd., beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend the free event is invited to bring picnics, blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening that includes activities for children, live music, concessions/food trucks and a spectacular fireworks show.   

Plan for Weather 

There’s a 20 percent chance of rain forecast for tomorrow prior to the fireworks display. Those planning to attend may wish to prepare for soggy site conditions.  

It is recommended to sign up for event weather alerts to appear on your mobile device by following the steps below: 

  • Text FAMILY 4th to 888777 

(You will receive texts related to weather impacts and other event information) 

Note: Following NWS safety guidelines, the site will be evacuated if lightning is detected within 10 miles of the event site. 

Parking 

Due to limited parking at Breckinridge Park, free round-trip shuttle service will be offered from designated off-site parking locations at 3001 & 3101 President George Bush Turnpike in Richardson.  

  • Shuttle bus service begins at 6 p.m. 
  • Last bus to event departs at 9 p.m.  
  • Final shuttle service to parking site departs at 11 p.m.   

Note: Shuttle buses have limited seating with no undercarriage storage. Riders are encouraged to minimize items.   

Schedule  

6 p.m. Concessions and Kids’ Activities Open (includes bounce houses and more) 

8:15 p.m. Richardson Community Band Patriotic Salute Concert 

9:30 p.m. Fireworks Begin   

Event website: www.cor.net/Family4th