Crape Myrtle Festival and Fireworks

Crape Myrtle Festival & Fireworks

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in historic Waxahachie at the Crape Myrtle Festival! The Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas will be in full-bloom and ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 28th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade. The Crape Myrtle Festival is FREE to the public. The patriotic celebration will begin on Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m. at the Waxahachie Sports Complex located at 151 Broadhead Rd.

This year, guests will enjoy a concert at 7:30 p.m. featuring ZZ Tex - the ultimate tribute to ZZ Top. The spectacular H-E-B and Myrtle Creek fireworks display will begin at 9:15 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to tune their radio to KBEC 1390/99.1 during the fireworks show for a special simulcast of patriotic music choreographed to the fireworks. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are allowed at the Waxahachie Sports Complex; however, personal fireworks are prohibited.

Sponsors include H-E-B; Myrtle Creek; InterBank; Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie; Ellis County Title Company and Whataburger.

For more information on the festival, visit our Facebook or Instagram, or call the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau at 469-309-4045.

4th of July Parade + Liberty & Lemonade Stroll

On July 4, the celebration will continue at 10 a.m. with the CNB of Texas hometown parade from Getzendaner Park down Main Street to Downtown Waxahachie, followed by the Liberty & Lemonade Stroll in historic downtown Waxahachie at participating downtown merchants from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is FREE.

Make plans now to celebrate America's birthday in one of Texas' most charming historic communities. For more information on the parade, visit us on Facebook or Instagram, or call the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau at 469-309-4045.

4th of July Rodeo

Celebrate Independence Day with an afternoon of family fun at The Cowboy Church of Ellis County's 4th of July Rodeo!

Enjoy a free lunch at noon, followed by rodeo action at 1 p.m. featuring roping, barrel racing, bronc riding, and more. Stick around for water slides, live music, food, and plenty of patriotic fun for all ages!

Veterans Memorial Breakfast

All veterans and active-duty service members, including those who served in all wars and conflicts are invited to be honored guests of the CNB of Texas hometown parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

As a token of our community’s gratitude, veterans and one guest are invited to attend the Annual Dan McClinton Memorial Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at Victory Baptist Church (1410 W. Jefferson St.). The breakfast is proudly sponsored by First Baptist Church Waxahachie, Victory Baptist Church, and Texans on Mission.

Enjoy a hot breakfast, connect with fellow veterans and service members, and be recognized by a grateful community before taking part in the parade as a guest of honor.

To let us know that you are attending, please complete the registration form and return it to the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau - 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie, TX 75165.

You can also email Ladams@waxahachietx.gov or call 469-309-4045.