Communities across the Texarkana area and surrounding Ark-La-Tex region are set to celebrate Independence Day weekend with fireworks, live music, food vendors, and family-friendly events.
Neither Texarkana Texas or Arkansas has a planned public event.
Here is a day-by-day guide to confirmed regional celebrations:
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026
🎇 No major confirmed regional fireworks events currently listed for early kickoff in the immediate Texarkana area as of publication time.
(Some communities may still announce “early celebration” events—check local city pages for updates.)
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 – INDEPENDENCE DAY
Ashdown, Arkansas – Star-Spangled Celebration
📍 Ashdown Junior High School
🕓 Starts: 4:30 PM
🎇 Fireworks at dusk (approx. 9:00 PM)
Live music, food vendors, and family activities throughout the evening, ending with a fireworks show at dark.
Wake Village, Texas – Light Up the Village
📍 King Park
🕕 Begins: 6:00 PM
🎇 Fireworks: approx. 9:00 PM
Community celebration featuring food vendors, entertainment, and a fireworks finale.
New Boston, Texas – Freedom Fest
📍 T&P Trailhead Park (Downtown New Boston)
🕕 Begins: 6:00 PM
🎇 Fireworks: approx. 9:00 PM
Live music, food trucks, vendors, and children’s activities leading into a fireworks show at dusk.
Fouke, Arkansas – Independence Day Celebration
📍 Fouke City Park
🕕 Begins: around 6:00 PM
🎇 Fireworks after sunset (approx. 9:00–9:30 PM)
A traditional small-town celebration with food, music, and fireworks.
Simms, Texas – Community Celebration
📍 Simms Community Area
🕡 Begins: ~6:30 PM
🎇 Fireworks after dark
Family activities, games, and food followed by fireworks.
Nashville, Arkansas – Stand Up for America
📍 Nashville City Park
🕟 Begins: 4:30 PM
🎇 Fireworks: approx. 9:15 PM
One of the largest regional celebrations with live music, vendors, and fireworks.
Texarkana Area Notes
While Texarkana does not always host a single centralized fireworks show, residents can expect:
- Church and civic center celebrations
- Neighborhood fireworks displays
- Pop-up food truck gatherings
- Regional community events across both Arkansas and Texas sides
Event times may vary slightly depending on weather conditions or last-minute local adjustments.
From Ashdown to New Boston, Wake Village to Hope, the Ark-La-Tex region offers multiple opportunities to celebrate Independence Day weekend with fireworks, food, music, and family-friendly fun—all within a short drive of Texarkana.
Bring a lawn chair, stay hydrated, and enjoy a safe and patriotic holiday weekend.
