A New Way to Celebrate!
Sensory Sensitive 4th of July Celebration Thursday, July 3| 6-10PM| The Sound at Cypress Waters
Celebrate Independence Day in a calm, inclusive, and joyful environment tailored for individuals with Autism, sensory sensitivities, Veterans, and pets. The Sensory Sensitive 4th of July Celebration is a free community event designed to reduce sensory overload while still delivering all the festive fun!
What Makes This Event Special?
We’ve reimagined the traditional 4th of July experience with thoughtful modifications for guests who benefit from a sensory-sensitive atmosphere:
- No Fireworks – replaced with a stunning Star Spangled Glow, a wearable LED light show
- Live Music – featuring Reputation, a Taylor Swift Tribute Band, with controlled sound levels
- Interactive Fun – balloon art, face painting, Creature Teacher animal encounters
- Pet-Friendly – leashed furry friends are welcome
- Calm Zone – a quiet indoor space at Town Hall for anyone needing a break
- Autism-Trained Staff – restaurant teams and volunteers are prepared to create a
supportive, respectful environment
Event Schedule
6:00 – 8:30 PM: Picnic areas open, Animal Educational area, Dallas Symphony Orchestra Petting Zoo, Riverside Church Arts and Crafts, Face Painting and Balloon Art
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Special Entertainment at the Amphitheater (TBA)
7:00 PM: Pet Parade
7:30 – 9:30 PM: Live concert – Reputation (Taylor Swift Tribute)
9:40 PM: Star Spangled Glow – LED Bracelet Light Show
Preparing for the Event
To support a positive experience, we encourage families to explore our “What to Expect” Story together beforehand. Complimentary earplugs and pom-poms will be available at all booths in the Bright Minds Interactive Area. We recommend bringing personal comfort items, snacks, and lawn chairs or blankets for relaxed seating.
Parking & More
Make memories at this event – we can’t wait to welcome you to a 4th of July celebration that’s inclusive, joyful, and designed for everyone.
Free Parking is available throughout The Sound.
Event is open to the public and completely free to attend
Learn more at www.4thatTheSoundTX.com
More information on this event will be coming soon, but you’ll want to mark your calendars now for this spectacular event!
Recap of Sensory Sensitive 2023
Wondering what to expect this year? View the video below and check out the recap from Sensory Sensitive 2023!
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A short Story of what to expect
at our Sensory Sensitive Event!
frequently asked question
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!
Event Schedule
6:00 – 8:30 PM: Picnic areas open, Animal Educational area, Dallas Symphony Orchestra Petting Zoo, Riverside Church Arts and Crafts, Face Painting and Balloon Art
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Special Entertainment at the Amphitheater (TBA)
7:00 PM: Pet Parade
7:30 – 9:30 PM: Live concert – Reputation (Taylor Swift Tribute)
9:40 PM: Star Spangled Glow – LED Bracelet Light Show
Complimentary earplugs and pom poms will be available at the Bright Minds Interactive Areas. 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.
All booths in the Bright Minds Interactive Area will have earplugs.
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 seven 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! You are also welcome to bring your own picnic food and drinks!
Parking is free and available! You can see the Parking map below.
Yes! Pets are welcome! All pets must be on leashes!
drop us a line
We want to make sure you ahve all the information you need to make this a stress-free and enjoyable event. If you have any questions at all, please contact us below!
Information
address
3111 Olympus Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019
Date & Time
- Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
- 6PM - 10PM
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