July Fourth Fun & Fireworks

July Fourth Fun & Fireworks

What’s Up Fourth of July Fun & Fireworks

The most complete list of Fourth of July fireworks displays and festivals in North Texas

July 4thFort Worth’s Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion

Celebrate Independence Day with the largest fireworks show in North Texas at the 15th Annual Fort Worth’s Fourth. Space out along the banks of the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion and enjoy an evening of festival food, drinks, kid activities, live music, and a fireworks show.  Admission is Free. https://fortworthsfourth.com/ 

June 27th – July 4th :  Red, White, and Boots & Rodeo Week in Fort Worth Stockyards

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July 3rd and 4th:  Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden July 4th Celebration

Pack a picnic, gather the whole family, and join our annual all-American July 4th celebration at Concerts in the Garden! Hear your favorite patriotic songs and marches in our exhilarating Independence Day celebration, which offers one of the best fireworks displays in the area. It’s a Fort Worth 4th of July tradition!

https://fwsymphony.org/22-23-subscriptions-and-series/concerts-in-the-garden/july-4th-celebration

July 3rd– 4th:  Light Up Arlington 4th of July Parade & Fireworks

Festivities, which are free and open to the public, start at 6 p.m. on July 3. This year’s celebration includes some of the top musical acts in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, vendors, food trucks and plenty of kid-friendly fun.

Bands will perform at four stages around Downtown, starting with 6 p.m. concerts outside the Arlington Music Hall and Grease Monkey, a 6:30 p.m. concert outside of City Tower at 101 S. Mesquite St., and a 7:30 p.m. concert at Levitt Pavilion Arlington.

Face painting and a bubble bus are among activities planned for the little ones at the Downtown Library. Vendors and at least 20 food trucks, featuring a variety of food and desserts, will be set in will be located in the Downtown Arlington area. 

The fireworks display, which lasts about 20 minutes, is scheduled to start at 9:50 p.m. and will be set to music on 95.9 The Ranch FM. Fireworks will be shot from the roof of City Tower, which is located east of City Hall

Experience the oldest event in Arlington and one of the largest 4th of July parades in Texas. Join us on JULY 4, 2022 AT 9AM for a day of festive family fun! The Arlington Independence Day Parade is the oldest event in Arlington. We’ve been putting smiles on people’s faces for over 50 years!

https://www.arlingtontx.gov/independence_day 

July 3rd    Mansfield Rocks 4th of July and Fireworks

http://mansfieldrockin.com/

July 3rd & July 4th:  Grand Prairie Lone Stars and Stripes Celebration / Lone Star Park

Gates Open: 3:00 p.m. First Live Race: 5:00 p.m. General Admission is just $10 ALL PARKING IS $20 Click Here to Purchase Tickets Fireworks: After the last race, stay to enjoy our spectacular 20-minutes Fireworks Show, choreographed to music.      Live Music: We’ll have live music on the Courtyard of Champions Stage …

https://www.lonestarpark.com/events/

July 4th:  City of Burleson Hot Sounds of Summer Concert Series with 4th of July Fireworks

4th of July Parade at 9am.  Then, Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy music from Petty Theft and a stunning Independence Day fireworks show.

https://burlesontx.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=19511&month=7&year=2022&day=4&calType=0

July 4thJuly 4th Fireworks Extravaganza Grapevine, Texas

Celebrate America’s birthday at this year’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza complete with spectacular fireworks set to patriotic music. Viewing locations listed below include some of Grapevine’s lakeside parks and are subject to change. Parking or entry fees may apply.

https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/summertime-in-grapevine/july-fourth/july-4th-fireworks-extravaganza/

July 4th:  Spark in the Park July 4th Fireworks & Concert with Mike Ryan Weatherford, Texas

Weatherford is proud to welcome San Antonio country star Mike Ryan will be our Spark in the Park headlining act on July 4th at the Heritage Park Amphitheater! Openers are Micky & the Motorcars, a Red Dirt band based out of Austin, Tx!

Following these talented country music performances is our annual fireworks spectacular! This massive show is one of the largest fireworks displays in North Texas and can be seen from miles away, so plan to light up your night with the City of Weatherford!

https://www.experienceweatherford.com/events/2022/sparkinthepark2022

July 2nd-4th :  Granbury’s 4th of July Hometown Celebration  Granbury, Texas

Each year more than 50,000 tourists trek to the town of Granbury to celebrate America’s history in the community “Where Texas History Lives.” Texas Tripper.com

Granbury’s proud tradition of celebrating Independence Day returns to a multi-day event this year, thanks to the Granbury Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors. Festivities that are sure to stir patriotic spirits begin on Saturday, July 2nd thru Monday July 4th. There will be vendors on the square all three days. The parade will be on Monday July 4th starting at 10:00 Monday evening, around 9:45PM, Extreme Pyrotechnics will once again display their amazing show that may be seen in a large portion of the County.

https://business.granburychamber.com/events/details/hometown-july-4th-celebration-52717?calendarMonth=2022-07-01

July 3rd:  Addison KaboomTown   Addison, Texas

For more than three decades, one of the nation’s most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is only home to 16,000 residents, more than a half-million guests from across the nation come to celebrate Addison Kaboom Town!® each July 3.

The celebration is citywide, with watch parties at many of Addison’s 200+ restaurants (the Town has more restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.S.!), 22 hotels, and at a fantastic, limited-capacity party in the 12-acre Addison Circle Park. The fireworks and the incredible Addison Airport Airshow can be seen from anywhere in town.

New at Addison Circle Park this year: the Caliber Auto Care Splash Zone. Cool off with a variety of inflatable waterslides, as well as an obstacle course and a giant zip line. Purchase an unlimited-ride wristband onsite for $15 (card payment only) to splash around from 5 to 9 p.m.

The Addison Kaboom Town! ® 25-minute-long fireworks show is among the best in the nation, and is radio simulcast on Star 102.1 FM. Before the fireworks, there’ll be high-energy music at Addison Circle Park from the Razzmajazz Dixieland Jazz Band, the Walton Stout Band and the Jordan Kahn Orchestra, who will also perform after the fireworks.

Each year, Addison Kaboom Town!®  is named among the top fireworks shows in the country. The spectacular show has been ranked as one of the top fireworks displays in the country by People.com, the American Pyrotechnics Association, Yahoo, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and Travel + Leisure Magazine.

https://addisonkaboomtown.com/

July 3rd:  Southlake Stars & Stripes Southlake, Texas

Join us for some Patriotic Fun in Town Square! Love the sound of the Southlake Community Band, find a spot by Rustin Pavilion. Ready to shake a leg and dance the night away, Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park might be the spot for you. Want to sit back and just enjoy the view? Find a spot in McPherson Park. There’s a little something for everyone at Stars & Stripes. Take a look at the schedule of event for each location, it varies just a little bit for each location. The Patriotic Ceremony will take place at Rustin Pavilion and will have the sound streamed to the other parks. 

https://www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/296/Southlake-Stars-Stripes

July 4th:  Family 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show North Richland Hills, Texas

The Northeast Tarrant Chamber invites the community to its annual Family 4th Fireworks Show on Monday, July 4, 2022. Attendees will enjoy dazzling fireworks from 9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. The fireworks can be viewed from the parking lots of the BISD Plaza at 6351 Boulevard 26 in North Richland Hills and Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum at 6108 Broadway Avenue in Haltom City. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the street.

https://www.nrhtx.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=5494&month=7&year=2022&day=4&calType=0

July 2nd :  Hurst Stars & Stripes Fireworks Show Hurst, Texas

The annual City of Hurst Stars & Stripes event is Friday, July 1, at Hurst Community Park. Come out to enjoy live music, good food, and a beautiful fireworks show! FREE shuttles are available from designated parking at Northeast Mall. 

4:00 PM – Gates Open
6:00 PM – Big City Outlaws
8:00 PM – Emerald City
9:30 PM – Fireworks Show

Food Vendors begin serving at 5:30 p.m.

https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/13714/112?curm=7&cury=2022

July 4th:  Bedford 4th Picnic Bedford, Texas

Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Bedford on Monday, July 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Old Bedford School, 2400 School Lane. The Bedford 4th Picnic will feature free live music by The Inspiration Band, lawn games, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show when the sun goes down.

Admission to the picnic is FREE. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and non-alcoholic beverages (no glass containers are permitted).

https://www.bedfordtx.gov/890/Bedford-4th-Picnic

July 3rd:  Keller Lights Keller, Texas

Keller Parks & Recreation is looking forward to our second annual Keller Lights! This spectacular event celebrating American independence will run from 6-10 p.m. Sunday, July 3 at Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy.

https://www.cityofkeller.com/visitors/special-events

July 4th:  Boomin 4th Hudson Oaks/Aledo, Texas

Boomin’ 4th is the largest fireworks show in Parker County. It’s held each year on July 4th at Hudson Oaks City Hall. It is one of several signature events put on the the City of Hudson Oaks.

https://hudsonoaks.com/articles/boomin-4th

July 2nd-3rd:  Midlothian Independence Day Parade & Fest  Fireworks Midlothian, Texas

July 2nd:  Parade & Fest

July 3rd:  Fireworks

https://midlothian.tx.us/calendar.aspx?CID=14

July 4th:  Cleburne 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Cleburne, Texas

Don’t miss out on the 4th of July Celebration at Lake Pat Cleburne on Monday, July 4th starting at 10am until after fireworks – Enjoy free parking, Vendors & Food Trucks along Lakeshore Drive. Fireworks shot off the dam at dark. Free to the public *Tune into 88.3 The Journey for music synced with the fireworks Sponsored by H.E.B. Grocery Store

https://www.visitcleburne.com/p/events?imgoing-event=4th-of-july-celebration–62911937bdcc221773691d94

July 3rd:  Roanoke’s 3rd of July Festival & Fireworks     Roanoke, Texas

https://roanoketexas.com/250/3rd-of-July

July 4th :  Rowlett’s Fireworks on Main Rowlett, Texas

Celebrate July 4th the right way! Our biggest, most highly anticipated event is coming soon, be sure to get there early to get a good spot for the fireworks. We are going to be changing things up this year with 3 bands on the line up. Be ready to try food from numerous vendors, visit the spectacular kids’ area with your kiddos and their friends, and enter to play on our legendary cornhole tournament.

https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/780/Fireworks-on-Main

July 3rd :  Plano’s Patriotic  Concert Plano, Texas

https://www.visitplano.com/plano-all-american-4th-2021-weekend-itinerary/ 

July 4th:  City of Irving Sparks & Stripes Irving, Texas

The City of Irving will host its annual Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 4. The parade starts at 9 a.m. in the Heritage District; swing by Levy Event Plaza starting at 6 p.m. for live music and fireworks!

https://www.cityofirving.org/1289/Independence-Day-Celebration 

If you have a fireworks event in North Texas that you would like listed, email details to events@whatsupfortworth.com.

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Your Father’s Day Activity Guide!

Your Father’s Day Activity Guide!

Let’s Hang with Dad This Weekend!

The Best Guide to Father’s Day Activities in Fort Worth

 

Be sure to check the websites below regularly for any updates to hours of operation and/or specific policies and guidelines.

 

Whiskey or Beer…Never Fear!

Make it easy on yourself and on Dad.  Year In, Year Out, it’s never a bad idea to take Dad to one of the great local breweries on the Fort Worth Ale Trail.  If you think he needs something a little stronger, there is no shortage of distilleries in and around Fort Worth.

And if he absolutely has to do something with a little more activity to it, we have some ideas for that too!

Brewery Ideas For Dad

NEAR SOUTHSIDE

Rahr & Sons Brewery

https://rahrbrewing.com/

 

Hop Fusion Ale Works

http://hopfusionaleworks.com/

 

Wild Acre Brewing

https://www.wildacrebrewing.com/

 

PANTHER ISLAND

Panther Island Brewing

http://pantherislandbrewing.com/

 

DOWNTOWN

Cowtown Brewery

https://www.cowtownbrewco.com/

 

MANSFIELD

Dirty Job Brewing

https://www.dirtyjobbrewing.com/

 

ARLINGTON

Division Brewing

https://divisionbrewing.com/

 

Legal Draft

http://www.legaldraftbeer.com/

 

KELLER

Shannon Brewing Company

https://shannonbrewing.com/

 

Distillery Ideas For Dad

Trinity River Distillery

http://trinityriverdistillery.com/home/

 

Firestone & Robertson Distillery aka Whiskey Ranch

https://www.frdistilling.com/whiskey-ranch/ 

 

Acre Distilling

http://acredistilling.com/

 

Blackland Distilling

https://blacklandfw.com/home

 

Blackeyed Vodka

https://www.blackeyed.vodka/

 

Experience the Fort Worth’s Live Music Scene with Dad

Check out all the opportunities to enjoy the best Live Music that the FORT has to offer. 

https://whatsupfortworth.com/live-music/

 

Rodeo Time For Dad

The Fort Worth Stockyards offers 3 days of Rodeo action this Father’s Day Weekend at Cowtown Coliseum.  Get there early and stroll through Mule Alley!

 

Friday-Stockyards Championship Rodeo:  https://calendar.time.ly/8y8ii8v6/event/71968896/20220617193000?r=https://whatsupfortworth.com/rodeo/#event=71968896;instance=20220617193000&popup=1

Saturday-Bill Pickett Rodeo:  https://calendar.time.ly/8y8ii8v6/event/71968900/20220618133000?r=https://whatsupfortworth.com/rodeo/#event=71968900;instance=20220618133000&popup=1

Sunday-PBR Challenger Tour Series:

https://calendar.time.ly/8y8ii8v6/event/71968587/20220619140000?r=https://whatsupfortworth.com/rodeo/#event=71968587;instance=20220619140000&popup=1 

 

Want to do More than just Sit Around with Dad?

Plan a fun family event for the whole crew.  Golf or Bowling works for everyone, especially with Topgolf.  The best part—you do not have to worry about the weather.  Topgolf, Pinstripes, and Alley Cats all offer great options for a fun time with Dad.

https://topgolf.com/us/fort-worth/

https://www.alleycatsbowl.com/

https://pinstripes.com/fort-worth-texas

 

Take Dad for a Bike Ride Along the Trinity Trails

If you missed this opportunity with Mom, The Trinity Trails is always a great family outing.  Extending through Fort Worth for over 70 miles along the Trinity River, The Trinity Trails is a wonderful trek for hikers, bikers, runners, and horseback riders and a great way to spend time with Dad.

https://www.fortworth.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/trinity-trails/

 

Wanna Give Dad a Scare???

Stockyard Ghost Tours Happen Every Thursday and Saturday

The Paranormal Activity in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards is one of the most active and written about in the United States.

The Stockyard Ghost Tour takes you on a 90 minute walking tour through the Fort Worth Stockyards, where you will hear stories of paranormal activity as well as detailed history of the Stockyards.  The Bordello’s, the shoot outs, the hangings and much more!

Treat Dad to a memorable, fun and entertaining tour!  

https://www.cowtownwinery.com/ghost-tours-index#ghost-tours-2

For the Bold & The Brave

How about getting Dad and the gang together for a Cycle and a BYOB Party with the Cowtown Cycle Party!  You’ve seen it!  This is your chance to experience it…and with Dad there, you won’t get in too much trouble…or will you?

https://cowtowncycleparty.com/

However you decide to celebrate, Happy Father’s Day y’all!

 

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Chef Tim Love and Live Nation Reveal Shows at New Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall

Chef Tim Love and Live Nation Reveal Shows at New Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall

Chef Tim Love and Live Nation revealed the opening series of live performances featuring renowned touring acts and local artists across a wide variety of genres, as well as the official opening date for the music hall inside of Tannahill’s. A full list of shows that were just announced can be found below. 

Named for Love’s son, Tannahill, the 26,000 square-foot live music venue with a main stage, double-sided bar, branded merchandise shop, restaurant, and private event space will open this year in the heart of Fort Worth’s Stockyards in the historic Horse and Mule Barns of the Mule Alley redevelopment. Designed by Studio 11, Tannahill’s will feature state-of-the-art audio and lighting capabilities and accommodate up to 1,000 concertgoers in general assembly along with three 20-person VIP suite options a separate lounge area, and a private bar all with views to the main stage.

“Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall is an absolute dream come true project that I’m thrilled to bring to Fort Worth’s iconic Stockyards,” says chef Tim Love. “I’ve spent over 20 years building businesses in the district and am so proud of how it’s grown into a thriving center of commerce and culture. This is a beautiful venue and with Live Nation as our partner—the absolute best in class in the live concert business—Tannahill’s will help further grow the city’s reputation as a bonafide entertainment destination!”

“Our partnership with Tim Love is creating new opportunities to further connect music fans across the region with their favorite artists in the heart of Fort Worth,” said Anthony Nicolaidis, Dallas Market President for Live Nation. “The Music Hall within Tannahill’s is a spectacular new and intimate space, and we have a terrific opening series of shows planned. We can’t wait for fans to come out to experience what Tim Love and Live Nation have cooked up for them.” 

TANNAHILL’S TAVERN & MUSIC HALL OPENING SERIES OF SHOWS LINEUP

·       Oct 1 – Muscadine Bloodline

·       Oct. 6 – Arc Angels

·       Oct 7 – Arc Angels

·       Oct. 13 – Tab Benoit with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

·       Oct. 14 – Reckless Kelly

·       Oct. 16 – Shovels & Rope

·       Oct. 20 – BAT: A Meat Loaf Celebration featuring The Neverland Express + American Idol Winner Caleb Johnson 

·       Oct. 21 – Shinyribs

·       Oct. 22 – Ludacris

·       Oct. 23 – Foreigner

·       Oct. 27 – Chris Knight

·       Oct. 28 – Green River Ordinance

·       Oct. 29 – Jonathan Tyler and The Texas Gentleman

·       Oct. 30 – Voyage: The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band

·       Oct. 31 – Futurebirds

·       Nov. 9 – Marcia Ball

·       Nov. 11 – Cody Canada and The Departed

·       Nov. 12 – David Ramirez

·       Nov. 18 – Del Castillo With Vallejo

·       Nov. 20 – Dee Jay Silver

·       Dec. 2 – 90’s Rewind with Tone Loc, Tag Team, C&C Music Factory and Digital Underground

·       Dec. 10 – American Aquarium

·       Dec. 18 – Dee Jay Silver

·       Dec. 30 – Grady Spencer & The Work

·       Jan. 13 – The Quebe Sisters

·       Jan. 15 – Dee Jay Silver

·       Jan. 27 – Jason Boland & The Stragglers

·       Feb. 11 – The Mavericks

·       Feb. 16 – Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

Tickets to the opening series of shows will go on sale on Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. CST at www.livenation.com. Additional shows will continue to be announced.

More about Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall

A private entrance welcomes bands into a deluxe green room with a selection of food and drinks personalized for the band by chef Love as well as laundry, showers, and restrooms. Additionally, the landmark mule barn will be equipped with extensive kitchen facilities designed to accommodate pre-event dining, full concert concessions and ambitious multiple course meals for up to 500 guests, for weddings, family reunions, and other social and corporate events.  For more information, please visit tannahills.com or follow @tannahillstavern on Facebook and Instagram

About Chef Tim Love 

Tim Love is the chef and owner of Love Management, Inc. that includes Lonesome Dove Western Bistro (Fort Worth, Austin, Knoxville), Woodshed Smokehouse (Fort Worth & Houston), Love Shack (Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Knoxville, and Houston), Queenie’s Steakhouse (Denton, TX), White Elephant Saloon (Fort Worth), Gemelle (Fort Worth), Atico (Fort Worth), Hotel Otto (Fort Worth) and Paloma Suerte (Fort Worth). In 2020, Love celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Lonesome Dove in the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. 

Through Love Management, Inc., Love’s influence extends beyond the restaurant industry with a growing entrepreneurial footprint in both the event and entertainment spheres including a strategic alignment with music festivals like Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo, as well as holding the title of official chef for Austin City Limits and co-founder of Austin Food & Wine. Love recently announced a partnership with Live Nation, where he will debut Woodshed Smokehouse outlets at select venues, including the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX. For more information about Tim Love, please visit www.cheftimlove.com and check out @cheftimlove on Instagram.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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Mayfest’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Mayfest’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Trinity Collaborative, Inc. is pleased to present Mayfest’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Trinity Collaborative, Inc., the producer of Mayfest, is excited to announce a celebration event in honor of the festival’s 50th Anniversary. “We are so happy to have made it 50 years,” said Trinity Collaborative, Inc. Executive Director Elizabeth Basham. “We are even more excited to celebrate it with so many wonderful supporters of the festival.” Mayfest’s 50th Anniversary Grand Opening Celebration will take place Thursday, May 5 at 3pm in Trinity Park at the North Gate entrance. The event will feature keynote speakers Executive Director Elizabeth Basham, Councilmember Elizabeth Beck and Mayor Mattie Parker. A ribbon cutting will officially open Mayfest 2022, followed by a parade through the heart of the festival.

Mayfest is an annual four-day family festival held in Fort Worth on 33 acres in Trinity Park. Attracting 200,000 patrons every year, Mayfest boasts seven live music and performing arts stages, special attraction shows, rides, activities and a delectable offering of food and beverage. From the Children’s Area to the Midway to the Beer and Wine Garden, Mayfest entertains patrons of all ages and interests!

Trinity Collaborative, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces programs and events that promote Fort Worth experiences, advance community partnerships and connect citizens to the Trinity River, Fort Worth parks and each other. Over its 50-year history, Trinity Collaborative, Inc. has given more than $7,500,000 back to the community of Fort Worth.

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Easter Brunches in Fort Worth

Easter Brunches in Fort Worth

Easter is a time for new beginnings.  Not only does Easter feel like the real beginning of new life in the world, spring flowers, pastel colors, happy faces and families gathering together to celebrate the Resurrection, but it also symbolizes new beginnings in our lives.

If an Easter Brunch or family lunch or dinner celebration is in your plans, What’s Up Fort Worth, with the help of Fort Worth Foodies, offers you this list of Fort Worth restaurants that have Easter brunches or fantastic dining options for your consideration.

If you consider yourself a Foodie or you just like to see what’s up in the Fort Worth culinary scene, you need to check out Fort Worth Foodies.  Click here to see the Fort Worth Foodies Facebook page.

The Best Easter Eats in Fort Worth

Joe T Garcia’s

https://joetgarcias.com/

Clay Pigeon

http://www.claypigeonfd.com/

The Capital Grille

https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/tx/fort-worth/fort-worth/8048

Truluck’s

https://trulucks.com/locations/southlake-texas//

Winslow’s Wine Cafe

http://www.WinslowsWineCafe.com/

Toro Toro

https://www.torotorofortworth.com//

Water’s

http://www.waterstexas.com//

Wishbone & Flynt

http://www.wishboneandflynt.com/

Brewed

https://brewedfw.com/

Woodshed Smokehouse

https://woodshedsmokehouse.com/

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St. Patrick’s Day 2022

St. Patrick’s Day 2022

Best Places to Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in Fort Worth

Celebrate the life of St. Patrick at one of Fort Worth’s favorite Irish Bars.  There is a lot more than just bar hopping on the list of St. Paddy’s Day activities in store, as the staff of What’s Up Fort Worth found out quickly.  Enjoy St. Paddy’s Day in the Fort!

Wear GREEN or Get PINCHED!

Cowtown Goes Green in The Fort Worth Stockyards

SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH
10:00AM – 8:00PM

Fort Worth’s largest and most family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Round up the family for an entire day of fun that includes armadillo races, cowtown kids rodeo, live music, cow milking, roll-o-roper, exciting parade and much more!

https://fortworthstockyards.com/events/cowtown-goes-green-3/

St. Patrick’s Day Party at Fat Daddy’s

Thursday, March 17th , 5-11pm

Mansfield

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with great food and drink specials. Penny & The Flamethrowers play 8-10pm! $4 Green Beer, $5 Jameson, $7 Irish Drop Shots (Jameson+Baileys shot dropped into a Guinness), $8 Lucky Leprechaun (Malibu, Capt. Morgan, Sour Apple Schnapps, and Pineapple juice), $10 Irish Nachos!

https://fatdaddyslive.com/events/st-patricks-day-party/ 

St. Paddy’s Day at Fort Worth’s Bad Ass Mexican Restaurant

Thursday, March 17th, All Day

West 7th Street

Fort Worth’s “Bad Ass Mexican” restaurant located at 2800 Bledsoe St., Ste. 100 in the heart of the Cultural District, will be the life of the “paddy” this St. Patrick’s Day with specials, exclusively available all day on Thursday, March 17.

El Chingon will bring the lucky charms to the party with Irish Fiesta shots, a combination of tequila and choice of cerveza, in addition to green beers, priced at $3 per shot or green beer as well as half-priced Jameson bottles until 10 p.m. Guests may pair drinks with one of El Chingon’s signature plates, such as the variety of tacos chingones; or the “bad ass” fajitas with meat flambéed in tequila, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, chiles toreados, sour cream, lettuce and Chingon cheese blend. Starting at 8 p.m., La Chingona will continue the St. Patrick’s Day fiesta with Irish Fiesta for $3 as well as half-priced Jameson bottles.

More information about El Chingon is available on the website at www.ElChingonFW.com.

J Gilligans 43rd   Annual St Patrick’s Day Block Party                

Arlington

This could be the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day scene…It Must Be, they’ve been doing it for 43 years!  Live Music, J Gilligan’s world famous Irish Nachos, and of course Green Beer!

Celebrate on Thursday, March 17th !

http://jgilligans.com/

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The World’s Only St. Paddy’s Day Pickle Parade & Palooza

March 18th & 19th

Historic Downtown Mansfield

DFW’s family-friendly St. Paddy’s festival in the Pickle Capital of Texas has been cancelled.  You can be a part of the Pickle Runs on March 20th.  See you next year!  https://www.pickleparade.org/

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Rahr & Sons Mid-Week Tasting & St. Patty’s Day Celebration

Wednesday, March 16th

5pm-8pm

We’re celebrating St. Pattys Day a day early this year with a live performance from POO LIVE CREW! $15 bucks gets ya in, a commemorative St. Pattys Day glass and 3 beers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/495676435292821/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D 

Shannon Brewery St. Patrick’s Day Celebration                        

Keller

March 19th from 12:00 – 9:00 PM

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Shannon Brewery with Music, Fun, and Revelry all day as we We will be tapping some of our beloved seasonal beers — saved just for this event — and some one-of-a-kind beers, brewed just for this event! 

We will have bagpipes to help with the festivities and live music to keep us going. Chow down on some great food from El Mofo Loco and Just EncasedProvidencia Cigars will be here with with some great cigars.  Wear your green, bring your own lawn chairs and join our family, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! 

https://shannonbrewing.com/saint-paticks/

Saint Patrick's Festivities - Shannon Brewing Company

Durty Murphy’s Irish Pub                                

Downtown Fort Worth

This is one of the annual stops for the WUFW staff each year.  Put it on your list of stops and you will not be disappointed!

https://www.facebook.com/durtymurphyspub/

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Poag Mahones                                        

WEST 7th

https://www.facebook.com/poagmahones

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Finn MacCool’s Irish Pub                                

Near Southside

https://www.facebook.com/FinnMacCoolsFortWorth 

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The Abbey Pub                                        

WEST 7th

LUCKY’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY BAR CRAWL

West 7th Area Bars

Saturday, March 9th, 4pm-12midnight

https://www.crawlwith.us/fortworth/stpattys 

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Flying Saucer                                                

Sundance Square

https://www.facebook.com/FlyingSaucerFortWorth

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Conlon’s Irish Pub                                        

Fort Worth

https://www.facebook.com/ConlonsPub

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Fort Worth Oktoberfest Returns September 21-23

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Stage West 2023-2024 Season

STAGE WEST ANNOUNCES ITS 2023-2024 SEASON!    Stage West is excited to announce the lineup for its 45th season!   The new season will feature six shows, one of which will be a co-production. Four will be presented in the Evelyn Wheeler Swenson Theatre (“The Evie”),...

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