City of Flower Mound, TX

06/27/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/27/2022 13:09

Here's What You Need to Know Ahead of Independence Fest 2022

We are one week away from Flower Mound's biggest event of the year! Independence Fest 2022 ft. Randy Rogers Band is Monday, July 4 at Bakersfield Park. Like always, the day will be packed with fun activities for all, including a children's parade, vintage car show, local vendors, hours of live entertainment, and a stunning firework show to cap it all off. Ahead of the festival, here's a quick list of what you can bring with you to Bakersfield Park and what you should leave home:

What can I bring to the festival?

  • Coolers, backpacks, and totes.
  • Outside food and beverages are allowed, but alcohol and glass containers are prohibited.
  • Chairs-in-a-bag, blankets, strollers, and wagons
  • Cameras and binoculars.
  • Sunscreen, insect repellent, and umbrellas less than 5' in diameter.

What should I leave at home?

  • Pop-up tents or umbrellas more than 5' in diameter.
  • Outdoor grills.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in or out of the festival but will be sold on site.
  • Weapons of any kind (firearms, knives, etc).
  • Fireworks of any kind.
  • Glass containers.
  • Skateboards, bicycles, Segways, or scooters.
  • This is a non-smoking event, per Town of Flower Mound Ordinance No. 71-08.
  • Pets, with the exception of service animals.

Parking and drop-off information:

Other things to know:

  • Gates open at 5 p.m. For the entertainment lineup and performance times, visit https://www.flower-mound.com/735/Entertainment.
  • The bathrooms at Bakersfield Park will be open, and there will be port-a-potties on site.
  • Larger items like strollers, wagons, and coolers are allowed on the shuttles. They will be loaded underneath.
  • The firework show will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m. to the southwest of the main stage.
  • Site map: https://www.flower-mound.com/1820/Site-Map

Thanks in part to our generous sponsors, Independence Fest is completely free. There will be food trucks, local vendors, and bars on site selling food, alcohol, and goods for an additional fee. For even more information on Independence Fest 2022, visit www.flower-mound.com/festival. See you all in one week!