Arlington celebrates 150 years on July 4

The city of Arlington is marking a major milestone this Fourth of July, celebrating a century and a half of history. The city's annual Independence Day is also one of the largest in the country.
By Dallas-Fort Worth at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) · · 1 min read

The city of Arlington is marking a major milestone this Fourth of July, celebrating a century and a half of history. The city's annual Independence Day is also one of the largest in the country.
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