Addison is an incorporated town in Dallas County, Texas, occupying about 4.4 square miles within the northern Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Incorporated in 1953 and named for Addison Robertson, an early settler and postmaster, the town grew rapidly beginning in the late 1970s, when residents approved measures that attracted hotels and restaurants, transforming a small farming crossroads into a dense employment and entertainment center. Today Addison is best known for its dining scene, with more than 200 restaurants within its compact boundaries, giving it one of the highest concentrations of restaurants per capita in the region. The town's July 3 celebration, Addison Kaboom Town, is one of the country's top Independence Day fireworks shows and draws roughly half a million visitors. Addison is also home to Addison Airport, a busy general-aviation facility connected to the region by the Dallas North Tollway and the Addison Airport Toll Tunnel, and its daytime population swells far beyond its roughly 17,000 residents as commuters arrive for work in the town's offices and corporate campuses. Addison Circle anchors the town's civic life with a park, amphitheater, and frequent community programming. Public school students are served by the Dallas Independent School District or the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, depending on residence. The town's restaurant and hospitality economy supports a lively after-work and weekend scene, with patio dining, live music, and events throughout the year. Addison's blend of density, walkability, and connectivity has made it a sought-after location for both businesses and residents seeking an urban lifestyle in the suburbs, and its central position places the rest of the Metroplex within easy reach.