They say everything is bigger and better in Texas, and never is that more true than when Addison, Texas hosts its legendary Kaboom Town!® fireworks display. While Addison (at only 4.4 square miles) is home to 15,000 residents, every July 3 a half-million guests from across the nation come to celebrate American Independence in a style that is uniquely Addison. The Independence Day celebration features world-class fireworks, food, and live music. Plus, all await the Addison Airport Airshow featuring a special fly-over of historic airplanes presented by the Cavanaugh Flight Museum and featuring Matt Younkin’s Magic by Moonlight. Afterwards, attendees are invited to enjoy a fantastic after party featuring North Texas’ most popular party band, Emerald City, on the Dos Equis Main Stage while area traffic calms.
Hosted by the Town of Addison for over two decades, the event is a perennial part of every top national fireworks display lists. The spectacular show was named the #3 fireworks display in the country by AOL, and has been named one of the top fireworks displays in the country by the American Pyrotechnics Association, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and Travel + Leisure Magazine.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 5:00 p.m. – midnight (all times are approximate)
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Live entertainment on the Dos Equis Main Stage, Games in Family Fun Zone
7:00 pm – Addison Airport Airshow
9:30 pm – Fireworks show, presented by Time Warner Cable with simulcast on 100.3 Jack FM
10:00 – 11:30 p.m. – After Party featuring Emerald City on the Dos Equis Main Stage
WHERE: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, Texas 75001
Memorable views can be found from anywhere in Addison but the special watching parties hosted by many of Addison’s more than 170 restaurants and hotels offer spectators a unique viewing experience. A complete list of participating restaurants will be available on the website closer to the event.
TRAFFIC NOTES: The popularity of the Kaboom Town!® fireworks show may cause some traffic delays, specifically following the fireworks show. Spectators are encouraged to spend the night in Addison at any of our hotels, stay in Addison Circle Park for the after party to avoid these delays, or remain at their favorite restaurant. Those who choose to leave immediately after the fireworks show are encouraged to travel as directed for a few miles beyond Addison’s borders in order to travel in their desired direction.
COST: FREE – both the Kaboom Town!® watch party and after party.
SPEND THE NIGHT: Special travel packages from Addison’s top hotels are available to guests for Kaboom Town!® These packages include room, $10 in Tasty Bucks (good at Kaboom Town!® food and beverage vendors) and offers from Addison businesses. Package details available at http://www.addisontexas.net/events/KaboomTown.
Press release courtesy of KABOOM TOWN.