High-Flying Fourth: Klyde Warren Park Lights Up Independence Day

Under a glowing summer sky, Dallas came together at Klyde Warren Park for a lively celebration of Independence Day.

Presented by Texas Capital, the festivities opened with a dramatic flyover by the 457th Fighter Squadron in four F-35 aircraft soaring over downtown. 

Ben E. Keith Company and the Kristin and James Hallam Family served as honorary chairs of the signature event.

Music from Emerald City Band brought the crowd to its feet, before Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Moreno counted down to the colorful fireworks display.

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Gay Willis and Dallas Chief of Police Daniel Comeaux were also in attendance as this year’s fireworks lit up the sky.

VIP guests, hosted by Ben Abbott & Associates, enjoyed Mambo Taxis provided by Mi Cocina, along with sandwiches and salads provided by Wendy Krispin Caterer.

Festive touches at the event also included caricature artists and glitter tattoo artists. 

From atop the Muse Family Performance Pavilion, the fireworks display was presented by Crescent Row and Oncor.

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Claudia Carson-Habeeb, managing editor of People Newspapers, got her start at The Baylor Lariat. Her debut publication, Falling Through the Spiral of My Notebook (1993), launched a career devoted to writing without margins. A former on-screen HGTV personality, she covers everything from hometown heroes to global design trends and curates a multigenerational family library that would make Borges proud. Happiest on horseback, she spends her spare time hoof picking with volunteers at her animal rescue nonprofit.