Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration

As the country gears up to celebrate 250 years, North Texas is also getting ready to cue up the fireworks.One of the biggest displays in North Texas will be at Fort Worth’s Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion, and FOX 4 is a proud sponsor.Fort Worth’s FourthThis year’s Independence Day festival in Fort Worth is on Saturday, July 4. The gates open at 5 p.m. for live music, food, family fun, and, of course, a fireworks show.As of Monday, the base infrastructure is taking shape. Crews have been busy prepping the pyrotechnics and watering the grassy area along the Trinity River so that it doesn’t catch fire.By midweek, Panther Island Pavilion is guaranteed to look completely different.Last year, more than 80,000 people attended the event. This year, organizers expect a slightly larger crowd because of the World Cup and because it’s the nation’s 250th birthday."A lot of people are lucky enough to have the day off, but it’s often on a Tuesday or Thursday. So, getting it on a Saturday with the