Red, White & Fun: Your ULTIMATE GUIDE to Freedom Fest 2025 in Ennis, Texas

Melina Vega
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Freedom Fest in Ennis, Texas — a full day of red, white, and blue fun on Saturday, June 28, 2025, celebrating 12 years of small-town patriotic spirit done right! From charming bike parades to dazzling fireworks, Ennis knows how to throw a summer celebration that’s perfect for the whole family.

Event Overview:

Downtown Ennis & Veterans Memorial Park

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Kick off your day with the beloved Red, White & Bike Parade, enjoy shopping and bites at the Bluebonnet Market, and wrap it all up with live music and fireworks at Veterans Memorial Park!

Morning Festivities: Red, White & Bike Parade + Bike Decorating at Minnie’s

9:00 AM – Bike Decorating at Minnie McDowal Park

This Saturday, June 28th, 2025, join us at Minnie McDowal Park for a special edition of Saturday Morning at Minnie — it’s all about bike decorating for the Red, White & Bike Parade! Bring your bikes, scooters, wagons (and your imagination + patriotism)! We’ll provide decorating supplies while they last.

10:00 AM – Red, White & Bike Parade

Line-up begins at 9:30 AM. This festive community parade rolls through historic downtown Ennis and features participants of all ages decked out in red, white, and blue. Award categories include:

Best Under 6
Best Family
Most Patriotic

Stick around after the parade to shop and explore the Ennis Bluebonnet Market from 8 AM to 12 PM, featuring local produce, handmade goods, and patriotic treats.

Evening Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park

The celebration continues at Veterans Memorial Park (2301 Ennis Pkwy) with a whole evening of entertainment and family fun. Here's what you can expect:

Live music entertainment beginning at 7:30 PM featuring Texas Country Band, Hazard County!
Delicious food from local vendors and food trucks.
Free kids' activities including rock climbing, crafts, inflatables, and more.
A spectacular fireworks show at dark

Admission is free, and shuttle service is available from Lions Memorial Stadium beginning at 5:45 PM.

What to Bring + Tips for a Smooth Experience

Lawn chairs or blankets
Sunscreen and bug spray
Refillable water bottles
Arrive early to secure the best viewing spots at Veterans Memorial Park
Use the free shuttle service from Lions Memorial Stadium (1405 W. Lake Bardwell Drive) beginning at 5:45 PM until the conclusion of the event
Stay hydrated and wear comfortable clothes for a full day of festivities
Be sure to shop local and support small businesses at the market and vendor booths
No tents or canopies are allowed inside the park
No outside alcohol permitted
Coolers will be subject to search
We do not recommend bringing pets due to loud fireworks and large crowds

Celebrate Patriotism the Ennis Way

Freedom Fest is more than a fireworks show — it’s a community tradition that brings Ennis together in celebration of patriotism, summer, and family fun. Whether you’re decorating bikes at Minnie’s, dancing to live music, or watching the night sky light up, there’s no better way to experience Ennis patriotism. Ennis is conveniently located just 35 miles south of Downtown Dallas along I-45, making it the perfect day-trip destination from anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

We’ll see you there — red, white, and ready.