From small-town parades to major fireworks shows, North Texas is packed with Independence Day celebrations. Find the one closest Fourth of July celebrations to you, using the interactive map below. The Go See DFW calendar is a partnership between KERA and The Dallas Morning News.

People across North Texas are celebrating Independence Day with a variety of parades, festivals, and fireworks displays throughout the region.

In areas that see rainfall and increased cloud cover, temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal averages into next week, providing some relief from the summer heat. However, much of central and southern Texas, areas in the recovery phase from the catastrophic flooding, will face dangerous heat instead of renewed flooding.

Another Dallas option is Fair Park Fourth, a free event at Fair Park, home of the State Fair of Texas. The event lasts from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and features food trucks, live music and a spectacular fireworks show you can view from the Cotton Bowl or anywhere in the park. Admission is free, but there is a parking fee.

Independence Day fireworks are back in Denton on July 3 at the North Texas Fairgrounds. The festivities will also feature live music from Denton’s Raised Right Men, face painting, balloon art, and food and drinks for purchase.

Celebrate the Fourth throughout North Texas with parades, pyrotechnics, drones and even a corn dog-eating contest. Here’s your guide to more than a dozen Independence Day events.

Fireworks are typically allowed in unincorporated areas of counties like Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant, but only on private property with the owner's permission. Even in unincorporated areas, there are restrictions, such as maintaining a distance of 5,000 feet from a city with a fireworks ban.

While Thursday won't be a washout, scattered showers and a few non-severe thunderstorms will continue into the afternoon hours. Rain coverage will pick up overnight into Friday as a disturbance moves through the area.

There are multiple ways to get involved to help those impacted by deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country, whether you live in Texas or wish to donate online.