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Get together on the 4th of July!

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From Paris to Rockwall, here's a listing of July 4th celebrations around KETR's little corner of the world.

Bonham

  • Thu. July 4
  • Lake Bonham, North Shore Rd.
    • Fireworks at dusk

Commerce

  • Sat. July 6
  • Centennial Park, Sterling Hart Drive
    • Live music, 5 p.m.
    • Red vs. Blue Softball, 7 p.m.
    • Fireworks, 9:30 p.m.
    • Pony rides, bounce houses, food

Emory

  • Fri. July 5-Sat. July 6
  • 21st Annual Tamale Fest, Downtown Emory

Greenville

  • Thu. July 4
  • Greenville Sports Park, 6902 Sayle St.
    • Parking is limited to 1300 spots
      • Sports Park Parking Lot
      • Greenville High School (Lark Street Entrance)
      • Greenville High School Football Stadium (Lion’s Lair Entrance)
      • Lowe’s (Free Shuttle)
    • Kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with food, music, bounce houses, slides and a pie-eating contest
    • Fireworks at dark

McKinney

  • Thu. July 4
  • McKinney Soccer Complex, 6375 Collin McKinney Pkwy.
    • Hometown Parade, 10 a.m.
    • East Louisiana Street Family Festival, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
    • Car Show 1-5 p.m.
    • Family activities and food, 7-9:30 p.m.
    • Live entertainment, 8-9:30 p.m.
    • Fireworks, 9:45 p.m.

Paris

  • Wed. July 3
  • Wildcat Stadium, 2255 South Collegiate Dr.
    • Gates open 6 p.m.
    • Paris Municipal Band, 7 p.m.
    • Blue Skies Parachute Team after Paris Municipal Band
    • Paris Community Choir performs after Blue Skies Parachute Team
    • Fireworks begin at dark
    • Show is free, but Bucket Brigade will be accepting donations to pay for next year’s show

Rockwall

  • Thu. July 4
  • Live music at Harry Myers Park, 815 E. Washington St.
    • Treeside, 5 p.m.
    • Random Axis, 7
    • Amber Carrington, 8:45 p.m.
    • Fireworks at dark

Don't see your event listed? Email news@ketr.org and we'll update the listings. Thank you! And be sure to check out KETR's Events Calendarall year 'round to keep up with what's going on around the area.

Mark Haslett has served at KETR since 2013. Since then, the station's news operation has enjoyed an increase in listener engagement and audience metrics, as well recognition in the Texas AP Broadcasters awards.
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