The Great American Block Party 250: celebrating America's 250th

The Great American Block Party 250 airs Saturday night on CBS Texas and Paramount+.
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The Great American Block Party 250 airs Saturday night on CBS Texas and Paramount+.
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Addison's annual Kaboom Town fireworks show is set to light up the skies with its 4th of July fireworks show. FOX 4's Casey Stegall sets the stage for tonight's activities.
Tickets are sold out, but you can see the fireworks on CBS News Texas and our YouTube page.
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Addison's Kaboom Town! is one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations around, ranked among the top three shows in the country, and this year, it coincides with America's 250th birthday.Tens of thousands of people pack the town on Friday for the signature airshow and a fireworks show, which t...
Expect highs near 99° with heat index values reaching 104–105° by the afternoon. Fireworks should go on as planned, with only a slight chance of an isolated shower.
The Great American Block Party 250 airs Saturday night on CBS Texas and Paramount+.
Tickets are sold out, but you can see the fireworks on CBS News Texas and our YouTube page.
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The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas is sharing a message from the president as it celebrates America’s 250th birthday with free admission and parking. Guests celebrating America’s semiquincentennial at the center will be able to see a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, ...

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