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Summer’s almost here and Cowtown is so ready. From live music and Memorial Day celebrations to hiking and festivals, summer is when Fort Worth comes alive.Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring 30 summer events — including ideas for the Fourth of July — happening between May and August.
    
    
95th Annual Memorial Day Service | Monday, May 27 | Mount Olivet CemeteryJoin local leaders and veterans at one of the nation’s oldest Memorial Day services. Summer Up! Memorial Weekend | Friday May 24-Monday, May 27 | Fort Worth Stockyardscommemorate Memorial Day with rodeos, lawn games, giveaways, and live music from the Jeff Smithart Band, Monty Dawson, the Cowtown Opry + more. Memorial Day 5K | Sunday, May 27 | Trinity ParkJoin the Fort Worth Runners Club for the 14th annual “Lest We Forget” run in memory of service members who gave their lives. 
    
    
Juneteenth Art, Food &amp; Music Festival | Saturday, June 15 | Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, BurlesonCelebrate Juneteenth with cultural education opportunities + sample food, art, and live entertainment. Taste of Juneteenth | Saturday, June 15 | Sycamore ParkSatisfy your tastebuds with everything from barbecue to soul food in celebration of cuisines from the African Diaspora. Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 15 | Levitt Pavilion, ArlingtonJam out to the musical stylings of Freakwency, Reggie T and the Boneheadz, and The Sensational Barnes Brothers. 
    
    
Fort Worth’s Fourth | Thursday, July 4 | Panther Island PavilionThe Tarrant Regional Water District’s annual holiday festival will return with Texas-sized fireworks, vendors, live music + more for the Fourth of July. Stay tuned for details. Arlington Independence Day Parade | Thursday, July 4 | Downtown ArlingtonCelebrate freedom with the largest Fourth of July parade in Texas — and one of the biggest in the country — during Arlington’s longest running annual event. Red, White, and BTX | Thursday, July 4 | Chisenhall Fields, BurlesonWatch a Lions Club Parade in the morning, jam out of live music throughout the day + watch fireworks to end the night.
    
    
“Amped-Up Music Tour” | Thursday, May 2-Saturday, Aug. 17 | Multiple locationsHear the city up close and personal with the Fort Worth Public Library’s new, free summer music tour with three concerts and the 817 Showcase. “Sounds of the Summer” | Friday, May 17-Sunday, June 30 | Multiple locationsRather than the usual Concerts in the Garden series, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will perform a variety of concerts across town. Kenny Chesney | Saturday, May 11 | AT&amp;T StadiumThe “Sun Goes Down Tour” will feature GRAMMY-winning Zac Brown Band and 2023 CMA Song of the Year and New Artist nominee Megan Moroney.Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo | Friday, May 17 | AT&amp;T StadiumThe Rock-and-roll legend will perform in part of the three-day PBR World Series bracket-style competition.Ubbi Dubbi Festival | Saturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 | Panther Island PavilionThe electronic music festival returns to Cowtown for two days of top-notch visuals and live DJs.So What?! Music Festival | Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2 | Panther Island PavilionSee some of the most popular rock bands of the 2010s during this two-day music festival including Boys Like Girls, 3oh3!, Mayday Parade, and Reliant K.Justin Timberlake | Tuesday, June 4 | Dickies ArenaFans can expect to hear songs from his sixth studio album “Everything I Thought It Was” in JT’s “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour.” Blink-182 | Tuesday, June 25 | Dickies ArenaThe American rock band will hit the stage with special guest Pierce The Veil during the “One More Time 2024 Tour.” Morgan Wallen | Thursday, July 25 + Friday, July 26 | AT&amp;T StadiumThe country singer is extending his “One Night At A Time Tour” with a two-night show in Arlington with special guests Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, and Bryan Martin. Janet Jackson | Thursday, July 25 | Dickies ArenaIn honor of her 50th anniversary in entertainment, Ms. Jackson will perform songs from three albums with special guest Nelly in her “Together Again Summer 2024 Tour.”Zach Bryan | Saturday, Aug. 17 | AT&amp;T StadiumThe “Quittin’ Time Tour” show will be supported by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Levi Turner.Chicago and Earth, Wind &amp; Fire | Friday, Aug. 23 | Dickies ArenaThe celebrated “Heart &amp; Soul Tour” brings together the timeless music of Chicago and the iconic catalog of Earth, Wind &amp; Fire for one unforgettable night of music.
    
    
Mayfest | Thursday, May 2-Sunday, May 5 | Trinity ParkKick off summer with the biggest party of the year. Kids will love the rides, performances, and treats along the Trinity River. Charles Schwab Challenge | Monday, May 20-Sunday, May 26 | Colonial Country ClubWatch the top names in golf vy for the plaid jacket at this annual PGA tournament. Water Lantern Festival | Saturday, June 8 | Panther Island PavilionCelebrate loved ones, messages of hope, and happy memories with thousands of commemorative lanterns floating down the Trinity River. Trinity Pride Fest | Saturday, June 15 | Magnolia GreenDetails will be released soon about the sixth annual festival celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community on the Near Southside. Rockin’ the River | Thursdays, July + August | Panther Island BeachKick your weekend off early by enjoying a concert from the comfort of an inner tube on the Trinity River. Stay tuned for the 2024 lineup. Dog Days | May 4-5, June 8-9, July 13-14 + Aug. 10-11 | Fort Worth Botanic GardenEnjoy the beauty of the Garden with your furry friend on select weekends throughout the summer. 
    
    
Fort Worth Veg Fest | Sunday, May 5 | Bluebonnet CircleStuff your face with plant-based cuisine during the all-vegan food festival and market. Beastro | Friday, May 17 | Fort Worth ZooFeast away at the zoo/s 16th annual foodie fundraiser with samples from the finest chefs in the area, open bars spread throughout the park, and after-hour animal viewing. Tacos and Tequila Festival | Saturday, May 18 | Panther Island PavilionChow down at the third-annual food festival with the area’s best chefs, Lucha Libre wrestling, an exotic car showcase, Chihuahua beauty pageant + performances from Ludacris, Ashanti, and more. ZestFest 2024 | Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 | Will Rogers Memorial CenterGet ready to ignite your taste buds with the ultimate spicy food and barbecue festival over Memorial Day weekend.

Summer’s almost here and Cowtown is so ready. From live music and Memorial Day celebrations to hiking and festivals, summer is when Fort Worth comes alive.Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring 30 summer events — including ideas for the Fourth of July — happening between May and August.
    
    
95th Annual Memorial Day Service | Monday, May 27 | Mount Olivet CemeteryJoin local leaders and veterans at one of the nation’s oldest Memorial Day services. Summer Up! Memorial Weekend | Friday May 24-Monday, May 27 | Fort Worth Stockyardscommemorate Memorial Day with rodeos, lawn...

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