HEATH, TX (June 22, 2026) 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. Fina the form at www.heathtx.com/
All Heath Veterans and active military are invited to be recognized during the short ceremony and then ride or walk with the Veterans’ Float in the parade immediately afterwards. 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 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.
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. The Derby is open to players 14 and under and benefits Parks And Trails of Heath (PATH). The cost to enter is $10 for 10 pitches, and entries are unlimited. Signup is onsite on July 4.
During the brief Towne Center Park ribbon cutting ceremony, 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…be a part of it!
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