Imitated but never duplicated, our Insider’s Guide on things to do in Waxahachie brings you the details on — well, things to do in Waxahachie. For July 4, 2023, find out what’s happening this Independence Day in the Crepe Myrtle Capital of Texas.
Liberty and Lemonade Stroll
Saturday, July 1, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Waxahachie
Free lemonade from participating Downtown Waxahachie merchants will refresh anyone who takes in the courthouse square. Kids will want to play in the water at the George Brown Plaza splash pad at 209 N. Jackson Street, Waxahachie, Texas 75165.
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Red White and Blue Country Bash
Saturday, July 1, 2023
4:00 p.m. till late
Railyard Park, 455 S. College Street, Waxahachie, Texas 75165
Once the Liberty and Lemonade Stroll wraps up Saturday afternoon, a night of free concert music begins at Railyard Park in Downtown Waxahachie. 90 Proof takes the stage at 4:00 p.m. with Country music from the ’90s, and Barefoot Nation begins its tribute to Kenny Chesney at 8:00 p.m.
Fireworks Show and Bob Seger Tribute Concert
Monday, July 3, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Waxahachie Sports Complex at 151 Broadhead Road, Waxahachie, Texas 75165
Music, food trucks, a kids zone and fireworks are all on the agenda for the Crepe Myrtle Concert and Fireworks Show this year. The fireworks display will begin around 9:15 pm.
Seger System Silver Bullet Boys, a Bob Seger Tribute Band, will also perform.
Bring your own picnic basket or enjoy local flavors from the vendors on hand such as Flavor After Flavor, Lollipops Little Red Wagon, Tommy’s Hot Dogs, PaPi’s Tacos, Good Directions B.B.Q., Prickly Boba Tea and Gelu Italian Ice DFW.
Main Street Independence Day Parade
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Starting at 10:00 a.m.
Main Street, between Getzendaner Park and Rogers Street in Old Waxahachie
What’s Independence Day without a parade? You can enjoy a hometown parade along Waxahachie’s Main Street between Getzendaner Park and Rogers Street in the Old Waxahachie starting at 10:00 a.m. on July 4, 2023.