Back Up Terry Returns to Pampa for 4th of July 2026

The 4th of July will be huge this year. Not only is America turning 250 years old, but our Texas Panhandle towns and cities are going big. One of those towns going big is Pampa. A few years ago, they brought a special guest into Harvester territory and changed the 4th of July forever. This year for the big 250, they are bringing that special guest back.

Who Is Back Up Terry?

Back in 2017, a video instantly went viral when it showed a man in a wheelchair setting off fireworks, and as he was trying to get away before it exploded, his wheelchair wouldn't reverse. Antario "Terry" Davis then became known to the world as Back Up Terry.

Back Up Terry's First Visit to Pampa

In 2023, Back Up Terry came to Pampa to help celebrate the 4th of July, and the internet sensation became a Pampa sensation.

Everyone loved having Back Up Terry in Pampa so much that three years later, they are bringing him back. He's not coming alone. The voice in the video screaming 'Back up, Terry!' belongs to Eldraco, and he's coming to Pampa too. Since America is celebrating 250 years, Pampa is making it huge.

What's on the Schedule for Pampa's Independence Day Celebration?

Check out this amazing schedule for the Pampa Independence Day Celebration:

8 am: Freedom Run
10 am: Independence Day Parade
11 - 3 pm: Free Kids Fishing Derby (ages 13 and under)
12 pm: Veterans Salute Ceremony
12:30 pm: Hot Dog Eating Contest and Pie Eating Contest
12:30 pm to 2 pm: Karaoke Contest
2 - 4 pm: Foam Party
12 - End of event: Cornhole Tournament, Food Trucks, Vendors, and Family Activities
5 pm: Duck Derby Launch
Evening: Fireworks Display

If you haven't made plans for where you're celebrating Independence Day this year, you might just want to head to Pampa.

LOOK: Back Up Terry visits Pampa, Texas

The star of a beloved, quotable viral video was the special guest of Pampa's 4th of July celebration.

Terry Davis and his family flew to Pampa and spent the 2023 Independence Day festivities taking photos with local residents. Check out some of the pictures sent to us below!

PUT IT IN REVERSE!

Gallery Credit: Sarah Clark/TSM

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