This is your Friday update, which this week brings you a roundup of Fourth of July parades and firework displays throughout El Paso and the region.
El Paso Del Norte Lions Club 4th of July East Side People’s Parade
9 a.m. Tuesday
Route: Hanks High School, west on Montwood north on Yarbrough, west on Album Park
Information: 915-731-1549; Del Norte Lions Club
Rotary Club of West El Paso Independence Day Parade
9 a.m. Tuesday
Route: Shadow Mountain at Mesa Street to Coronado High School
Information: https://july4parade.com/
El Paso County Fourth of July Stars and Stripes
3 p.m. Tuesday; fireworks at 9:20 p.m.; gates to incoming traffic close at 8 p.m.
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta
Information: 915-771-2380; epcountyparks.com/july4
El Paso Chihuahuas GECU Independence Day Celebration
6:35 p.m. Tuesday; extended fireworks display after the game against the Las Vegas Aviators
Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza
Information: epchihuahuas.com
Western Playland Amusement Park July 4th Fireworks Celebration
4 p.m. Tuesday; fireworks at 9 p.m.
1249 Futurity, Sunland Park, NM
Information: 575-589-3410; westernplayland.com
Wet ‘N Wild Waterworld Fourth of July Fireworks
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; fireworks at 9 p.m.
8804 S Desert Blvd., Anthony, Texas
Information: 915-886-2222; wetnwildwaterworld.com
City of Socorro Independence Day Xtravaganza
5 p.m. Saturday; live music; fireworks at 10 p.m.
Cougar Park, 10664 Socorro Road
Information: 915-860-8615; facebook.com/cityofosocorro
Pop Goes the Fort Concert & Fireworks
4 p.m. Tuesday; 1st Armored Division Band and El Paso Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m.; fireworks after concert
Biggs Water Park, 11388 Sergeant Major Blvd., Fort Bliss. Community Access Pass required for entry
Information: 915-588-8247; https://bliss.armymwr.com
Abundant Church
8:30 p.m. Wednesday
East Location, 1000 Valley Crest Drive
Information: 915-532-8543
City of Las Cruces 2023 Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
4 p.m. Tuesday; doors open 4 p.m.; music 6-8 p.m.; fireworks display 9:45 p.m.
Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, 3205 Arrowhead Drive, NMSU
Information: 575-541-2454
Elephant Butte Lake Fireworks Show
6 p.m. Saturday; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Rattlesnake Island, Elephant Butte Lake State Park, off Hwy. 195
Information: 575-744-5923; newmexico.org
July 4 Closings: All federal, state, county and city offices will be closed on Tuesday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday, including the El Paso Zoo and the city’s recreation, senior and aquatic centers. The city’s water parks and splash pads will be open, and garbage and recycling collection will be in service. All local school districts, as well as the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and El Paso Community College, will also be closed. The El Paso City Council meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at City Hall. Also, the El Paso County Commissioners Court will not meet on Monday, July 3.
