27th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival: Concert, Fireworks Show & Parade

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The Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas will be in full-bloom and ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 27th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade. The Crape Myrtle Festival is FREE to the public. The patriotic celebration will begin on Thursday, July 3, at 6 p.m. at the Waxahachie Sports Complex located at 151 Broadhead Rd.

This year, guests will enjoy a concert at 7:30 p.m. by Big City Outlaws - the hottest country-rock-pop party band in Texas! The spectacular H-E-B and City of Waxahachie fireworks display will begin at 9:15 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to tune their radio to KBEC 1390/99.1 during the fireworks show for a special simulcast of patriotic music choreographed to the fireworks. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are allowed at the Waxahachie Sports Complex; however, personal fireworks are prohibited.

On July 4, Veterans & Active Military Service Members - The Annual Dan McClinton Veterans’ Memorial Breakfast, proudly sponsored by First Baptist Church of Waxahachie, is our way of saying thank you. Whether you served decades ago or are currently in uniform, including those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (War on Terror), you are invited to be our honored guest. Come enjoy a hot breakfast, connect with fellow service members, and be recognized by a grateful community before riding as a guest of honor in the Waxahachie 4th of July Parade.

The celebration will continue at 10 a.m. with the CNB of Texas hometown parade from Getzendaner Park down Main Street to Downtown Waxahachie. The 4th of July Parade is FREE to the public.

Sponsors include H-E-B; InterBank; Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie and Whataburger.

For more information on the festival, visit our Facebook or Instagram, or call the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau at 469-309-4045.

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City of Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau