Red, White & YOU!

We need YOU to be a part of our Parade this year! Individuals, family and friend groups, businesses and organizations are welcome. Decorate a wagon, bicycle, vehicle, horse or float, or bring your walking or performance unit. It's a great way to promote your business or organization or just have some great hometown family fun! Register for free parade entry by completing this form (PDF) and returning to The Link or by  emailing to Dona Roth Kinney. You may also register online with a Link Account or with this online form.  

• Parade Line-Up begins at 8 a.m. in the southbound lane of Rufe Snow Drive beginning at Baker Boulevard.  Please check-in with staff at the intersection of Rufe Snow Drive/Park Place Drive. 
• Parade judging begins at 8:30 a.m.
• Parade Route will be as follows
  • Start at Baker Boulevard (south side) and Rufe Snow Drive
  • East on Baker Boulevard (south side) to Latham Drive
  • South on Latham Drive
  • South on Scruggs Park Drive
  • West on Park Place Drive and ending at Rufe Snow Drive
• Parade Pop-Ups including free yard games, water and more while supplies last! Parade Pop-Ups and recommended viewing locations are as follows:
  • The Link, 6750 Baker Blvd. & 3200 block of Matthews Drive
  • Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6852 Baker Blvd.
  • Windmill Park, 6936 Park Place Dr. - pedestrians only, no vehicular parking available
• Grand Prize will be awarded to the best overall entry at the Patriotic Ceremony following the parade at 10 a.m. in the Link Plaza Pavilion.  

Event Parking

Limited onsite parking is available at The Link and City Hall. Overflow parking will be available at:

• Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6852 Baker Blvd.
• Alliene Mullendore Elementary, 3250 Scruggs Park Dr.
• Baker Blvd Church of Christ, 7139 Baker Blvd.

Road Closures

• 7:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Rufe Snow Drive from Baker Boulevard to Park Place Drive
• 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Kings Court
  • Kingsbury Avenue from Baker Boulevard to Park Place Drive
  • Mimosa Park Drive
  • Latham Drive from Baker Boulevard to Scruggs Park Drive
  • Scruggs Park Drive from Baker Boulevard to Park Place Drive
  • Park Place Drive from Scruggs Park Drive to Rufe Snow Drive
• 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.(approximately)
  • Matthews Drive from Baker Boulevard to Park Place Drive will close when Link parking lot is full
• 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Baker Boulevard from Rufe Snow Drive to Ash Park Drive

Please use caution as you travel through these neighborhoods and watch for pedestrians and/or slow-moving vehicles. Thank you for your patience as we reopen the roads after the parade ends.

Celebrate July Fourth with us!  We need volunteers to help make this event a success.  

• Three different days and five shifts are available.  Work only one or multiple!  
• Volunteer as a group and wear your organization/business t-shirt to promote your organization.  You can also volunteer as an individual or family to do your part in giving back.
• All volunteers must be 14 years of age or older with the exception of the clean team and flag placement volunteers.  These volunteers may be younger than 14 if accompanied by an adult.
• View volunteer opportunities and register here.

The City of Richland Hills is able to provide a family friendly event through the support of our sponsors and community partners. As a result of these collaborative efforts, the community can enjoy free admission and complimentary entertainment, attractions, crafts and so much more. Whether a monetary contribution or an in-kind donation, your support will earn your business face-to-face marketing in front of area residents and enhance your promotional campaign.

See 2025 Partnership Opportunities (PDF) available.  Complete and return the PDF form to Dona Roth Kinney via email or complete this online form. 

Community Spirit Sparklers are free booths for non-profit organization or $25 for profitable groups.  These booths are a great way to promote your organization while interacting with the public. Spirit Sparklers provide a patriotic treat, craft or interactive activity for 400 guests. 

Ideas include:

• Helium balloons
• Sponge ball toss
• Watermelon wedges
• Patriotic duck ponds
• DIY hand fans 
• Root beer floats

These are just a few ideas. You may choose from your own treats, craft or activity too! We ask that each Spirit Sparkler provide a different activity, so the sooner you return your application, the better chance you have of selecting your preferred activity. See Community Spirit Sparklers Application (PDF).  Complete and return the PDF form to Dona Roth Kinney via email or complete this online form.

Thursday, July 3, 2025, 5 to 10 pm.

• 5 to 9 p.m.  Family Fun with Bounce Houses, Food Trucks and more
• 5 to 7:45 p.m.  Entertainment by DJ Rob
• 6:30 p.m.  Corndog Eating Contest
• 7:00 p.m.  50 White Dove Release & Patriotic Salue to Veterans
• 7:30 to 9 p.m.  Texas All-Star Jazz Orchestra Concert
• 9:30 to 10 p.m.  Fireworks Show

Prior to Red, White & YOU, join the Northeast Tarrant Chamber for an early celebration on Thursday night featuring a fantastic display of fireworks. The entire Northeast Tarrant community is invited! For full event details, visit Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce.

The fireworks can be viewed from the free parking lots available at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum, 6108 Broadway Ave, in Haltom City and BISD Plaza, 6351 Boulevard 26 in North Richland Hills. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the street. Outdoor cooking or grilling devices, alcohol and personal fireworks are prohibited. 

This free patriotic event is made possible through the support of the cities of Richland Hills, Haltom City, North Richland Hills and Watauga. Special thanks to the event title sponsors: Five Star Ford and Medical City North Hills and community sponsors: Birdville ISD, Herron Homes Reality, Christmas Air and Plumbing and Buyers Barricades for their event contributions.

Fireworks Prohibited in Richland Hills

Please leave fireworks to the professionals. Possessing or setting off fireworks yourself is prohibited in Richland Hills per City ordinance. If you see someone shooting off fireworks illegally, contact our dispatch at 817-281-1000.

Do you still have questions about the event?  Check out our FAQs for more information.