Carrollton is gearing up for an explosive celebration of Independence Day with a fireworks show set for July 3. The night sky will light up over Josey Ranch Lake after sunset—around 9:30 p.m.—as the city marks the occasion with its annual event. The Carrollton government encourages locals to enjoy the show from the surrounding neighborhoods or take advantage of designated parking areas.
The festivities, however, will kick off hours before the pyrotechnics, with a concert planned at the Carrollton Senior Center. Aimed to stoke patriotic fervor, The New Horizon Band will serenade attendees with patriotic tunes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., as reported by the City of Carrollton, Texas. In a call to the communal embrace of the day, no registration is required for the concert, though it’s worth noting that the space is capped.
Yet, amid the celebration, a warning is issued for the safety of the furry members of Carrollton families. The city reminds all to protect pets from the holiday's loud booms, suggesting to keep them indoors and well-identified with collar tags or microchipping. Additionally, Carrollton Fire Rescue reiterated that possessing or discharging fireworks within city limits remains a prohibited act, aligning with city laws against the handling of Class C consumer fireworks. These regulations reflect an effort to prevent injuries associated with firework use—a sobering statistic tallied up at 10,200 related emergency room visits in the 2022 holiday period as identified in an annual report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
And should the skies turn grey, a contingency is in place—a rainout date is scheduled for July 5 at the same time. Fireworks are not an amusement stripped of danger, evidenced by 12,264 fires and a staggering $59 million in direct property damage in 2021, according to the National Fire Protection Association. For those looking to secure their spot under the kaleidoscope of colors or for more details on the day's events, information can be found on Carrollton's city website or by simply dialing 972-466-4850.
