Communities around New Mexico are showing off their all-American colors with activities, events, and festivities to celebrate America’s independence. Commemorate this great nation at any one of these celebrations and you’ll be treated to a spirited, star spangled display of patriotism. Wave a flag, sing our national anthem and honor this sweet land of liberty for the perfect Fourth of July in 2024 in the Land of Enchantment!
Balloon Fiesta Park, in the shadow of Sandia Peak, is host to this year’s free Independence Day celebration from 3 to 10 p.m. It’s a full day of entertainment. Also enjoy plenty of children’s activities throughout the day. There will be a huge variety of local establishments and local food vendors will have everything from fried chicken and grilled burgers to snow cones and plenty more. Fireworks blast off at 9:15 p.m.
Get ready for some nostalgia at this classic celebration complete with parade, a picnic, live music in Brandenburg Park and a full day of activities for the family throughout the town. The parade, billed as the largest in northern New Mexico, begins promptly at 10 a.m. and is made up of decorated floats, equestrian units, car clubs, and vintage Jeeps. The annual July 4 Egg Toss and family-friendly games take place on the lawn of the Red River Community House. All activities of the day begin at 10 a.m.
Both children and adults can take advantage of the village's emergency vehicles on exhibit, live music, food and drink options, shopping, lawn games, e-bike rentals, various hiking routes and leisurely nature walks. The exciting Rio Hondo Duck Races are the day's high point! What's the best aspect? All of this is done to assist the Field Institute of Taos, thanks to the earnings of the Duck Races!
This event takes place in the city’s historic plaza and continues to be a labor of love for the Rotary Clubs of Santa Fe which donate the proceeds to local nonprofits. Of course, there are hot-off-the-griddle pancakes to be eaten, as well as cool cars to admire, a unique art show to wander through, kid’s games to play, arts and crafts vendors to shop at, and live music that gets your feet moving. Wander through town, drop into local businesses, hang out with family and friends, and end the day looking up at the unforgettable fireworks show.
The Fourth of July celebration in the Four Corners region is a wonderful celebration of Independence Day that boasts a variety of events. There will be an incredible fireworks display, and there will also be food, entertainment, vendors of all sorts, live music, prizes, and much more. The Freedom Days will take place from June 28th to July 4th. You won't want to miss these fun-filled event!
The town goes all out honoring the stars and stripes throughout the day. There’s a parade—it wouldn’t be a small-town celebration without one—that features the town’s most beloved citizen, Smokey. People line the streets, whooping it up for parade participants in horse-drawn wagons, on horseback, on firetrucks, with pets, and in military, antique, and custom cars.
This year the City of Las Cruces and New Mexico State University are collaborating on this spectacular fireworks show held at Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park. Enjoy live music, food vendors, and plenty of family fun.