The City of Desoto to 11 p.m. this year. The event typically draws a huge crowd, with patrons coming from all over for the Addison Airport Airshow followed by a truly eye-popping fi reworks specta- cle. The park itself will be full of food and beverages from vendors including Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken, Mr. Sug- ar Rush, Pop’s Kettle Corn, Conway Corndogs, Ms. Bettie’s Gumbo, and much more. Admission is free, but advanced registration is required at addisonkaboomtown.com. The Castle Hills July 4th Freedom Festival, held at Lewis- ville’s Castle Hills Village Shops and Lake Avalon Park begin- ning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022, is a family-friend- ly affair with bounce houses, waterslides, face painters, balloon artists, caricature artist, plus a DJ, food trucks and a fi reworks show beginning at dusk. Learn more at castlehills- villageshops.com/event/FreedomFestival2022. Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at Farmers Branch His- torical Park, 2450 Farmers Branch Lane. This is a low-level fi reworks show for the whole family, with activities for the kids, live music from party band Limelight, plus food, bever- ages and adult libations. Find more information at farmers- branchtx.gov/939/Independence-Day-Celebration. The Star Spangled Spectacular 2022 is a collaboration be- tween Firewheel Town Center, 245 Cedar Sage Drive in Gar- land, and the City of Garland: the free community event kicks off at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. Expect lots of family fun and food trucks, live music from High Defi nition Band at 7 p.m., and a fi reworks show at approximately 9:15 p.m. Get all the details at simon.com/mall/fi rewheel-town-center/ stores/management-offi ce/stream/star-spangled-spectac- ular-2022-6195723. On Monday, July 4, from 5 to 10 p.m., Rowlett celebrates the Fourth with their Fireworks on Main event. Head to Pecan Grove Park, 5300 Main Street, for live music, kids events, a cornhole tournament, and fi reworks. Bands include Tex- as High Road, Blaze of Glory: The Bon Jovi Experience, and Emerald City Band. The city’s website at ci.rowlett.tx- .us/780/Fireworks-on-Main has all the details. 8 DALLAS OBSERVER • SUMMER GUIDE 2022
