The Sensory Sensitive 4th of July Celebration has been designed to be sensory-friendly and welcoming for people with Autism, sensory issues, Veterans, and pets! There will be a number of activities at The Sound including a balloon artist, face painting, Creature Teacher, a live band Reputation, A Taylor Swift Tribute and Star Spangled Glow, An LED Bracelet Experience in place of fireworks!

Read our “What to Expect at the Sensory Sensitive 4th of July Celebration!” story to your children or loved ones with Autism or anxiety! Knowing what to expect ahead of time can help people feel better about trying something new!

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Schedule:

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm:

Picnic areas open, Animal Educational area, Dallas Symphony Orchestra Petting Zoo, DFW Disc Dog Demonstrations, Riverside Church Arts and Crafts, Face Painting and Balloon Art

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: 

Reputation, A Taylor Swift Tribute on stage at the Rogers-O’Brien Amphitheater

9:40 pm: Star Spangle Glow A LED Bracelet Experience

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Complimentary earplugs and pom poms will be available at all retailers at The Sound! Ear plugs will help block out the noise. For those feeling overwhelmed, using these simple items may offer a sense of relief from too much sensory input. We suggest reading the “What To Expect” Story above with your child or loved one so they’ll be better prepared to attend! Knowing what to expect in advance often cuts down on anxiety! For older teens or adults, viewing The Sound’s website and reviewing photos of the stage and surrounding buildings may help them feel less anxious! You may also want to discuss what your family or group will be doing in advance- i.e.- eating at one of the restaurants, or bringing your own food, or whatever the case may be. Managing expectations ahead of time can often cut down on anxiety or conflict.

The entire event was created to take into account the needs of those with sensory issues, but should you or a loved one feel overwhelmed during the event, The Sound will have one designated “Calm Zone” in the Town Hall which is located upstairs of The Flying Saucer, inside, for anyone who may need a break from action! This zone can be easily located on the Event map found on the Sensory Sensitive website below.

www.4thatthesound.com

The Lightbridge Academy booth and restaurants at The Sound will have complimentary ear plugs!

For parents of children with Autism, we suggest bringing snacks, toys, and activities to do while waiting for the activities and festivities! You may want to bring your own sensory items such as noise-canceling headphones, or any other preferred items. All Sensory Sensitive Celebration guests should bring their own blankets and/or lawn chairs to sit on in the grass areas of The Sound.

There are six restaurants within The Sound and you can check out the restaurants and menus here: https://thesoundtx.com/dine/ Restaurant staff have received training on how to be Autism-friendly which will also benefit those with sensory challenges! If you want to cut down on wait times, you can pre-order your food from the restaurants using the link provided!  You are also welcome to bring your own picnic food and drinks!

Parking is free and available! You can see the Parking map below.

Sound Event Parking Map 2024

Yes! Pets are welcome! All pets must be on leashes!