SPECIAL EVENT SERIES

INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

Held On July 4 Each Year

Featuring the Annual Independence Parade

For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade.

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EVENT INFORMATION & HIGHLIGHTS

PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF HEATH SPECIAL EVENTS TEAM

Saturday, July 4, 2026

TOWNE CENTER PARK, HEATH, TX GRAND OPENING

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HEATH CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY

It’s an extra special red, white and blue year as the City of Heath celebrates the 250th Independence Day with the Annual July 4 Parade followed by the Towne Center Park Grand Opening Festivities on Saturday, July 4 beginning at 9 a.m.

THE JULY 4TH PARADE | Begins at 9 a.m.

Staging for the parade is at 8 a.m. at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School at 330 Laurence Drive. Judging begins at 8:30 a.m., and the parade begins at 9 a.m.

AN R.S.V.P. IS REQUESTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE

RSVP closes at 5pm July 1, 2026. See form below.

THE TOWNE CENTER PARK GRAND OPENING | After Parade at 10 a.m.

Head to the park immediately after the parade to continue the celebration with a live band and food trucks serving popcorn, snow cones, lemonade, Easy Slider’s burgers and hot dogs. The City will have the traditional free popsicles and cold water for all, and there will be prize drawings courtesy of generous local businesses.

There will also be activities including the first-ever Sandlot Home Run Derby (details below) at 10:30 a.m., and a brief Towne Center Park ribbon cutting ceremony, during which Governor Greg Abbott’s Texas Music Office will present the City of Heath with the Music Friendly Texas Certification designation.

This will be a great day that will go down in Heath history…come be a part of it!

CALLING ALL HEATH VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

All Heath Veterans and active military are invited to ride or walk with the Veterans Float in the parade. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Suzanne Brooke at sbrooke@heathtx.com. Please encourage the veterans and military members in your life to come be honored during this patriotic tradition.

VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY MEET AT THE HEATH DPS FIRE BAY AT 200 LAURENCE TO RIDE THE VETERANS FLOAT AT 8 A.M.

SANDLOT HOME RUN DERBY
Benefiting Parks And Trails of Heath (PATH)
14 & Under | $10 for 10 Pitches | Unlimited Entries
Sign Up Onsite on July 4

SCHEDULE

  • 8 a.m. Staging at Amy Parks Elementary (see map)
  • 8 a.m. Veterans/Military Meet Veterans Float at Heath DPS Fire Bay, 200 Laurence
  • 8:15 a.m. Judging Begins
  • 9:00 a.m. Parade Begins.
  • 10:00 a.m. Towne Center Park Grand Opening
  • 10:30 a.m. Sandlot Home Run Derby, Towne Center Park Baseball Field

TRAFFIC DELAYS

The intersection of Laurence Drive and FM 740/FM 1140 will be closed during the parade on July 4 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. To avoid inconvenience or delays, please plan an alternate route or time frame for driving through the area.

WATCH FOR WEATHER UPDATES

Lightening can cause delays of up to one hour. If lightening does not clear up in 60 minutes, the parade may be canceled due to law enforcement/traffic impacts. Please signup for alerts by texting “75032” to 888777. Also watch the City’s Facebook, X and Instagram accounts for event information.

Parade Route Map

Parade staging map graphic.

Interested in volunteering for this event?

We’d love to hear from you. Please use our volunteer form in the link below to contact us.

ONLINE VOLUNTEER FORM

Weather updates for City events will be posted regularly on our social media channels. Please check these channels in the event of inclement weather. Because many students and children participate in this event, the City will follow the Rockwall ISD’s delay protocol for lightening strikes and severe weather. The parade may be delayed up to 10 a.m. only, due to traffic concerns.

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Parade Award Categories

  • Best Float Overall
  • Best Neighborhood/HOA Float
  • Best Business Float
  • Best Bicycle/Wagon/Stroller
  • Best Golf Cart/Off-Road Vehicle
    (Drivers of ATV’s or Jeeps must be 16 or older with a driver’s license.)
  • Best Antique Car
  • Most Patriotic Pet
  • Most Spirited Overall
  • The Mayor’s Choice Award
Military insignia of the Armed Forces

Veterans Float

The City of Heath invites veterans and active members of the U.S. Military to ride in the parade on the Veterans Float.

The float will be parked in the fire bay at City Hall, 200 Laurence. Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. and enjoy coffee, donuts and camaraderie with fellow veterans.

The Veterans Float will be part of the Opening Ceremony at 9 a.m. and to join the rest of the parade entries.

The City thanks John Holmsley and Bob Quimby for providing the trailer for the Veterans Float year after year. We also thank the National Charity League mother/daughter teams for decorating the float so beautifully.

White short-sleeve T-shirt shown from the front and back on a light gray background. The front features the text “HEATH ★ TEXAS” in blue with a gold star between the words. The back displays a patriotic commemorative design with “Independence Day” arched above a large red, white, and blue “250,” referencing 1776–2026. Below the graphic is “HEATH, TX” in blue, with decorative red, white, and blue ribbon elements underneath. Blue labels indicate “FRONT” and “BACK” beneath the respective shirt views.

250TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT

Get the one-and-only 250th Anniversary t-shirt designed just for Heath by our very own Special Events Chair Jenni Knox and Park Board Chair Justin Holland for this historic day as we celebrate our nation AND the Grand Opening of Towne Center Park. Order by 3 p.m. June 24 to pick up in time to wear on July 4.

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SPECIAL EVENT SERIES

PARADE REGISTRATION

Parade entry is free, but registration by June 29 is required.

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PARTICIPATION WAIVER
I hereby release the City of Heath, Texas, and all parties involved in the planning, organizing and staging of the parade from damage and/or personal injury inflicted or incurred during the July 4, 2026, parade. I also give consent that any pictures or video that includes my entry and associated persons or animals may be used for promotional purposes.

Parade Participation Rules

  • One branded/wrapped vehicle per business, civic, charitable or other non-profit entry is permitted and must be decorated patriotically. Preferably such entries tow a themed float.
  • Off-Road Vehicles and Golf Carts drivers must be at least 16 years old and licensed to drive.
  • The City reserves the right to refuse parade entry due to public safety or other concerns.

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Heath, TX 75032

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