Loosened pandemic precautions mean that fireworks will boom and patriotic parades will march on as many cities and communities again observe Independence Day with events. And there’s likely a festivity to fit almost everyone’s comfort level. Celebrate in a crowd at a big (but still scaled back) festival such as Fort Worth’s Fourth or Kaboom Town in Addison. Or park and watch pyrotechnics from an enjoyable but safe distance. Some events will be livestreamed or shown on local TV channels. (Check websites for details.) Here are a few dozen options to celebrate America’s birthday in your own way. With inclement weather in the weekend forecast, some fireworks shows have July 5 rain day plans in place. Check event websites for weather updates.

July 2

ALLEN The Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm shopping center’s Patriotic Salute will include music by the Allen Philharmonic, arts and crafts for kids and selfies with Uncle Sam, starting at 5:30 p.m. Free. watterscreek.com.

DALLAS ARBORETUM On July 2-4, there will be family-friendly Fourth fun, including a patriotic picnic on July 4 from noon to 2 p.m. Hot dogs and root beer floats will be $2 each day. $10-$15, free for children younger than 2. $15 for parking or $10 if bought online in advance. dallasarboretum.org/event/fourth-of-july-celebration.

FARMERS BRANCH Celebrate Independence Day and the city’s 75th anniversary with a festival at Farmers Branch Historical Park starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be fireworks, live music, children’s activities and concessions for sale. $5, free for Farmers Branch residents. fbspecialevents.com.

FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS The minor league baseball team will have fireworks shows after the July 2-4 games against the Midland RockHounds. Games start at 7:05 p.m. at Riders Field. $11-$21. Parking is $10. milb.com/frisco.

GRAPEVINE Visit Nash Farm’s 5.2-acre grounds for the Patriotic Picnic featuring old-fashioned Fourth fun from 10 a.m. to noon. $3, free for ages 2 and younger. grapevinetexasusa.com/nash-farm/events.

HURST The Stars and Stripes event will be fireworks-only this year. Hurst Community Park opens at 8 p.m. for the 9:30 p.m. show. Free. hursttx.gov.

July 3

ADDISON Tickets to watch Kaboom Town from Addison Circle Park are sold out. But there are a few other ways to enjoy the show: Purchase a hotel package, attend a watch party or view the livestream at youtube.com/user/TownofAddison. Find more info at addisonkaboomtown.com.

ARLINGTON Select parking lots at Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium and Esports Stadium will open at 8 p.m. for the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show. Tailgating will be allowed. Free. arlingtontx.gov/independence_day. Arlington’s festivities continue July 5 with a 9 a.m. parade through downtown. Free. arlington4th.org.

THE COLONY The Liberty by the Lake festival at The Colony Five Star Complex includes Live 80 performing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by fireworks. There will also be lawn games, food trucks and other vendors. Free. thecolonytx.gov/609/liberty-by-the-lake.

COPPELL The day’s festivities begin with a parade starting at 9 a.m. at East Sandy Lake Road and Samuel Boulevard and traveling to Parkway and Town Center boulevards. At 5 p.m., there will be a festival at Andrew Brown Park East with live music, food trucks and fireworks. Free. coppelltx.gov.

DENTON The Fourth festivities include the Liberty Run 5K or 1-Mile Walk at 7:30 a.m., the Yankee Doodle Parade at 9 a.m. and July Jubilee, a free festival, from 10 a.m. to noon at Denton Civic Center and Quakertown Park. facebook.com/CityofDenton/events.

DUNCANVILLE A parade starting at 9 a.m. will travel along East Wheatland Road and South Main Street near Armstrong Park. At 6 p.m., a festival at Armstrong Park will include a fireworks finale, live music, bounce houses and more. Free, but required wristbands must be received in advance. duncanville.com.

FORNEY The festival at Forney Community Park will include a fireworks finale, food trucks and other vendors, games and bounce houses. Free. forneytx.gov/574/independence-day-celebration.

IRVING The parade begins at 9 a.m. near Millennium Park, then travels along West Second Street and West Irving Boulevard before returning to the park. Free. cityofirving.org/1289/independence-day-celebration.

KELLER The 9:30 p.m. fireworks will be the finale of Keller Lights, which also includes a nighttime parade and a water lantern launch. The festival at Keller Town Hall begins at 4 p.m. with live music and vendors. Free. Park nearby or take a shuttle from Life Church. cityofkeller.com.

LAKE CITIES Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek and Shady Shores present a day of family fun at Lake Dallas City Park. There will be a parade at 9 a.m., entertainment starting at 4 p.m. with music by Eleven Hundred Springs and a fireworks display around 9 p.m. Free. lakedallas.com/210/lake-cities-4th-of-july.

LONE STAR PARK Stay after the thoroughbred horse races on July 3-4 for 20-minute fireworks shows choreographed to music. There will also be a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables and live music. General admission is $5; reserved seating is $15-$30. Parking is $20. lonestarpark.com.

MANSFIELD Watch the fireworks show from Vernon Newsom Stadium for free or pay $25 per car for admission to the Big Event at Big League Dreams, which also includes music by Grooveline Dallas and access to the Hawaiian Falls wave pool. mansfieldrockin.com.

MCKINNEY The Red, White and Boom celebration begins in downtown McKinney with a parade at 10 a.m. and the Yankee Doodle Block Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then the party moves to the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch for music from the Trey Allen Band and the Time Machine Band, children’s activities and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Free. mckinneytexas.org/830/red-white-and-boom.