Join the city of Waxahachie for a flower-filled 4th of July celebration with crape myrtles in full bloom during the 20th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival and Parade. The theme for the 2017 festival is Pink Petals & Patriotism. Monday, July 3 Activities: The patriotic celebration will begin on Monday, July 3, at 5 p.m. with the InterBank Tailgate Party at the Waxahachie Sports Complex located at 151 Broadhead Rd. Madness Entertainment will entertain the crowd before the concert and teach moves to some of the newest dance craze songs. This year, guests will enjoy a concert by Def Leggend – The World’s Greatest Tribute to Def Leppard at 7:30 p.m. sponsored by Carlisle Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. Following the concert will be the spectacular H-E-B fireworks display at 9 p.m. A new addition to the festival is The Kid Zone sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie with FREE activities for the children to enjoy. There will also be a variety of food vendors for families to purchase from in the Food Court including a few new selections. Spectators are encouraged to tune their radio to KBEC 1390 during the fireworks show for a special broadcast of patriotic music. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are allowed at the Waxahachie Sports Complex; however, personal fireworks are prohibited.