City of Garland, TX
06/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/26/2024 15:48
Red, White & YOU! Is 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, on the Downtown Square
Garland's Red, White & YOU! is the place to celebrate our nation's independence.
From 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, country music chords will ring out under the stars and a drone show will light up the Downtown sky in the heart of our city. The event is free and includes pony and carnival rides for the kids and an apple pie-eating contest (forks not included).
The Americana festival kicks off at 5 p.m. with the presentation of colors, the national anthem and a military song medley by the Vocal Majority.
The headline musical acts include true Texans. Randall King will take the stage at 8 p.m. He is known for his unwavering dedication to the honky-tonk sound, blending tradition with a modern edge. His storytelling invokes images of heartache and resilience. Jon Stork, who will take the stage at 6:30 p.m., blends a RockyTonk-type of flair with soulful melodies.
In addition to live music, don't miss the chance to see a live longhorn in front of one of Garland's most vibrant murals -- a perfect photo opportunity.
The event will feature various attractions, including the Texas Skatium roller rink, a Jeep show and a boot fitting by Boot Barn. The festival will also feature craft vendors, a family friendly Olympic Village and a Bomb Pop cooling station.
Cowboy hat enthusiasts can visit the Weld Wool hat bar and personalize and brand a hat on-site. The first 75 folks who purchase an embellishment session will receive a free authentic Resistol hat made right here in the cowboy hat capital of Texas!
Convenient parking and access are essential for everyone. The fastest way to reach the festival is via our continuous shuttle service, operating from Williams Stadium and Garland High School. Additionally, the DART rail system offers a hassle-free option, with the Blue Line stopping directly at the Downtown Garland station, just two blocks from the festival grounds.
The party is a generation in the making. In February, Mayor Scott LeMay announced that an Independence Day celebration was returning to the Square for the first time since 2008.
So wear your red, white and blue and join us. We can't wait to see YOU!