Sparks will fly at the City of Richardson’s annual Family 4th Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Breckinridge Park. This traditional, patriotic salute is free and open to the entire community. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars! All grills brought to the park must remain on a hard surface, not turf!

Getting to the Celebration

Breckinridge Park
3555 Brand Rd, Richardson, TX 75082 

Off-Site Parking & Free Shuttle Service - 3001 & 3101 President George Bush Turnpike
Parking is limited at Breckinridge Park, therefore free round-trip shuttle service will be offered from our designated off-site parking locations at 3001 & 3101 President George Bush Turnpike in Richardson. Shuttle buses will start at 6:00 p.m. and the last bus will depart from off-site parking to the park at 9:00 p.m. The shuttle buses provided are in partnership with Richardson ISD and provide limited seating, with no under carriage storage. To ensure we have the ability to transport the maximum number of people per bus, we encourage you to minimize the amount of additional items you bring with you to the park.

Things to Do

Kids Activities
Enjoy a variety of kid's activities for all ages! Including bounces houses and more!

Richardson Community Band Patriotic Salute Concert
Presenting your favorite patriotic tunes, the Richardson Community Band performs on the main stage celebrating Independence Day and kicking off our fireworks show. 

Food Concessions
A variety of food concessionaires will be on site providing your favorite treats! Each vendor accepts cash or card.

Largest Fireworks Show Around
Set your eyes on the sky as we paint the horizon with one of the largest Fireworks displays! 

Inclement Weather Plan
The City of Richardson will monitor the weather prior to and during the event. Should there be a threat of severe weather in the vicinity, the event may be delayed or canceled. If thunderstorms develop prior to the event, please call the event hotline at 972-744-4581 for the status of the fireworks display. If thunderstorms develop during the event, information on delays or cancellations will be announced from the stage. Should severe weather develop that could potentially affect the safety of the public, the City of Richardson may close the park and evacuation instructions will be announced. 

Please note the closest storm shelter in proximity to Breckinridge Park is Miller Elementary – 5651 Coventry Drive.

Public Notification Opt-in Available 
The public may now opt-in for notifications specific to Richardson’s upcoming Family 4^th Celebration. Anyone can text FAMILY4th to 888777, and their cell phone will be able to receive alerts regarding possible delays, weather notifications and other event information. Registered phones will be removed from the system after the event concludes. 

Lost Child 
To ensure families are reunited quickly, we encourage you to take a photo of your children the day of the event to be able to provide descriptions of their attire. Lost children will be directed to the Richardson Police Department Command Trailer, located at Entrance B. 

Accessibility
The City of Richardson strives to ensure that the Family 4th Celebration is an accessible event. Breckinridge Park offers such accessible features as ADA trails, sidewalks and restrooms. The City will provide free shuttle service to parking lot B at Breckinridge Park. One of these shuttle buses is equipped with a lift for persons with mobility issues. For those with disability plates or placards, a limited number of disability parking spaces will be available at the Park's parking lots A and B.

Accommodation requests for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advanced of the event by contacting ADACoordinator@cor.gov.