Heath to present annual Independence Day parade

Heath to present annual Independence Day parade

(HEATH, TX—May 16, 2016) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live barbershop quartet and free popsicles and PIE! (Blueberry […]

PHOTOS from Rockwall Fourth of July Parade

PHOTOS from Rockwall Fourth of July Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2015) The fourth annual Rockwall News 4th of July Parade , co-sponsored by the City of Rockwall, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Rod Holland Real Estate and Rockwall Cryo Whole Body Cryotherapy, included floats from businesses and local organizations, scout troops, youth groups, and elected officials. Check out some of the photos shot by Blue […]

Entries being accepted for Rockwall 4th of July Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2015) The fourth annual Rockwall News 4th of July Parade will be held Saturday, July 4, beginning at 11 am, from the RISD football stadium/Aquatic Center parking lot to Dobbs Elementary School. The normally hour-long parade will leave the parking lot, head north on TL Townsend Dr. past the County […]

Fireworks, floats & family fun happening in & around Rockwall this Fourth of July

Fireworks, floats & family fun happening in & around Rockwall this Fourth of July

Blue Ribbon News has compiled a list of fireworks displays, parades and other Fourth of July festivities happening in and around the Lake Ray Hubbard area to celebrate Independence Day 2015. Here’s the line-up; check back for continued updates! To share your events, email . FRIDAY, JUNE 26 ROYSE CITY FOURTHFEST Celebrate Freedom with free […]

Five Fireworks Safety Tips You Need to Know to Avoid the ER this Fourth of July

Five Fireworks Safety Tips You Need to Know to Avoid the ER this Fourth of July

It’s all fun with fireworks til someone gets burned ROCKWALL,TX. (June 25, 2015) Every year around the Fourth of July, hospitals see an uptick of emergency patients due to fireworks-related injuries. What is supposed to be a fun-filled celebration can quickly turn into an unplanned visit to your local ER.  Children have the greatest risk […]

Rowlett to host Fireworks at Bayside

(ROWLETT, TX – June 14, 2015) Join friends and neighbors for “Fireworks at Bayside” located at 1400 Dalrock Road, just off I-30 Rowlett, from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4th. Celebrate freedom with live music, festival-style foods, children’s activities and the largest fireworks display in Rowlett.  There is no admission charge for entry to […]

Veterans invited to ride on special float in Heath’s Independence Day Parade (VIDEO)

HEATH, TX (July 1, 2014) For a patriotic hometown American experience, come celebrate freedom at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade followed by Popsicles in the Park on Friday, July 4. Whether you participate in the parade or find a comfortable seat for viewing, expect an inspiring scene as Laurence Drive is drenched in […]