(Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas))
By Cary Darling, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas
Jul. 4--You won't have to drive far to catch a fireworks show this Fourth of July weekend. They're happening all over the Metroplex. Here's our guide to some of the major ones. And remember to check with the facility or its Web site to find out what's allowed inside, such as food, drinks or chairs, and what isn't.
Tarrant County
Old Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic
What: This Concerts in the Garden show features the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra playing patriotic songs and marches.
When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
How much: $15-$42
Contact: 817-665-6000; www.fwsymphony.org
1812 Overture
What: The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs with Cliburn finalist Di Wu and concludes the night with the 1812 Overture accompanied by fireworks
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
How much: $15-$42
Contact: 817-665-6000; www.fwsymphony.org
Fort Worth's Fourth
What: An evening of live music, games, activities, water shows and fireworks, as well as a baseball game featuring the Cats going up against Pensacola.
When: Festivities outside LaGrave Field begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday; the game starts at 7:05 p.m. There will also be post-game fireworks after the games on Friday and Sunday.
Where: LaGrave Field, 301 N.E. Sixth St., Fort Worth
How much: $4-$6 tickets to the Saturday game available; free for activities outside LaGrave Field
Contact: 817-226-CATS; www.fwcats.com
Quad Cities Family 4th Fireworks Show
What: A group of Northeast Tarrant cities get together for a fireworks show
When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Fireworks can be seen from the parking lots of Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum, 6108 Broadway Ave., Haltom City, and the ATI Career Training Center, 6351 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills
How much: Free
Contact: 817-281-9376; www.nrhtx.com/nrhnews_july4celebration.aspx
Totally Groovin' 4thFest Independence Day Celebration
What: A daylong event featuring music, family entertainment, and fireworks
When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bedford Boys Ranch Park, 2801 Forest Ridge Road, Bedford
How much: Free, but admission will be charged to enter the Splash Aquatic Center ($5.50 adults/$4.50 children, free for those 2 and under) and the InFlataFun area, which requires purchasing of individual tickets or $15 wristband for all rides.
