It's never too early to start thinking about how to celebrate our country's independence.

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One of the biggest 4th of July celebrations in the area is in Canyon.

Canyon has a population of about 16,000 people and when the 4th of July rolls around for the day, it explodes to over 40,000 people because this event has become a fun family tradition for everyone all over the Texas Panhandle.  In fact, it's the largest 4th of July celebration in the Texas Panhandle.

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Monday, July 3rd -Kickin' It in Canyon

It's live music and a ton of fun on Monday, July 3rd in the parking lot of the First United Bank Center at WTAMU.

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Get ready for live music from William Clark Green!

Gates Open at 6 pm.  Bring your chairs and get ready to dance the night away.

Here's how to enter:

  1. Fill out the form above
  2. Double-check that all the information is correct
  3. Hit submit
  4. Cross your fingers we draw your name!

We'll draw for the winners on Thursday, June 29th, and contact them by email immediately. Make sure you are watching your email.  If you win you'll need to pick your tickets up by 3 pm on Monday, July 3rd.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate! Tickets can be purchased at the Canyon Chamber of Commerce or:

Other acts include Next of Kin and possibly a surprise guest performer.

Food trucks and beverages (both adult and regular) will be available for purchase.

Tuesday, July 4th

FOOD - Start your holiday off with a delicious breakfast!  The Lions Club host their yearly pancake breakfast at the Cole Community Center from 7-10 am - cost is $5 per person.

EXERCISE -If you want to start your day off running then you'll want to sign up to be a part of the 4th Avenue Firecracker Mile, it starts at 9:30 am (maybe earlier we'll keep you up to date).

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SHOPPING -Once you're done eating you can venture over to the Fair on the Square, you'll enjoy shopping a ton of vendors and finding one-of-a-kind items.  Fair on the Square is 9 am- 3 pm on the Canyon Square.

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PARADE - Get to Canyon early and pick your seat for Canyon's Independence Day, it starts at 10 am on July 4th, it travels from the First United Bank Center down 4th all the way past the square.

FIREWORKS - Once you've had all the fun with the parade and shopping, head to Conner Park in the evening for the Fireworks at dark.  Keep in mind, if it is dry and dangers exist in the area, then the fireworks won't take place.  We'll keep you up to date!

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate your Independence Weekend in Canyon!

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