Know of a Good, Quiet Family Fourth Thing to Do?

I love the idea of the headphones.

We've also watched fireworks from "The Mound" a few times. It's not very close to any one display, but you can see displays over Lake Grapevine, Lewisville, Flower Mound, even The Colony and Irving. It's very quiet and usually there are only a few families up there. Being outside of the high-traffic area also allows for a quick exit so you can get home... even with a nap, that will be a late night for a toddler.

Here's a great list of area fireworks, parades, and activities in our area:
http://familyeguide.com/July-4th-Activities-DFW.html

You might try the inside parade at Vista Ridge Mall. I've never been, but it would solve the issue of rain or heat.

Flower Mound's parade is a lot of fun, too.. the kids decorate their bikes, wagons, strollers, etc. and everyone participates.

Flower Mound is having a "splashtacular" at the CAC on Sunday, and there's a patriotic concert at Trietsch Memorial on Sunday as well.

Note that some activities are on the 3rd and some are on the 4th.

Good luck!
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We are bringing headphones for our little one to wear to muffle the loud noises, but enjoy the show. I bought them at Cabelas...they are carried with the shotgun equipment, but I am sure Academy and Walmart would also carry them. They have a child's version but the adult ones we bought work great for our kids. We used them at the airshow...both kids wore them without argument. That might be an option.

The Town of Flower Mound has a very sweet, fun children's parade -- the kids ride their bikes/wagons/etc. down the parade route and even throw candy to the crowd. It's very mellow, but I think would be exciting for a 2-year-old. They hand out free hot dogs and drinks at the end.

This year it is actually on the 3rd. Here are the details:
http://www.flower-mound.com/independenceday/

We bought hearing protection for our son and it works great for fireworks and loud sporting events. They are big black earmuffs like what people where when they go shooting they're just a junior version.