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Fireworks, closures: What to know for Fourth of July in Prosper, Celina

As America approaches its 250th birthday, Prosper and Celina residents will have to plan their celebrations with municipal restrictions on fireworks in mind.

What you need to know: Celina and Prosper both prohibit the sale, possession and use of fireworks within municipal limits, according to their respective ordinances. Those restrictions also apply to areas of the municipalities’ extraterritorial jurisdictions within 5,000 feet.

Fun for the family: Residents in the area looking for a fireworks display can check out Prosper’s Pride in the Sky event July 2.

One more thing: The Fourth of July may also affect hours of municipal services, including some closures July 3.

 
Coming Soon
Costco plans August opening in Celina

The long-awaited Costco Wholesale in Celina is looking to open in August, according to Costco’s website.

The gist: The store coming soon to the corner of Preston Road and Ownsby Parkway will feature a 158,000-square-foot warehouse and a fueling station, according to previous reporting.

  • 3445 S. Preston Road, Celina

 
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Dig World to open Grapevine park July 11

Construction-themed adventure park, Dig World, plans to hold a grand opening at its Grapevine Mills location in mid-July.

What they offer: The park will include areas where guests can operate excavators to fix a broken pipe, connect railway segments or move nearly 1,000 pounds of sand per scoop, according to its website. There is also a driving course for guests to traverse different terrain in skid steers.

Additionally, the Grapevine location will have a Dude Perfect portion of the course that includes throwing a basketball or football at a target, or using an excavator to putt a golf ball. Dig World will also have a Crusher attraction that involves using a 20,000-pound asphalt roller on a construction-themed toy and taking home the pieces in a bag.

What else: Bookings are open for early access to the park July 3-10, but some attractions may be limited.

  • 2200 W. Grapevine Mills Circle, Grapevine

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Southlake Stars and Stripes

Fireworks on The Fairway

July 3, 5-11 p.m.
Southlake

July 4, 6-10 p.m.
Frisco

More info

More info

 

Star-Spangled Spectacular

Red, White, and Boozy Brunch

July 4, 1 p.m.
Dallas

July 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
McKinney

More info

More info

 
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