Fourth of July Celebration Schedule

The City of Las Cruces is proud to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with its annual Fourth of July Celebration, a free two-day community event filled with patriotism, entertainment, family fun, and fireworks.

The celebration begins Friday, July 3, with the Electric 5K and One-Mile Fun Run, followed by the Electric Light Parade. The run begins and ends at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, with a turn-around at Apodaca Park. This year’s Electric Light Parade theme, “Stars, Stripes & City Lights,” celebrates community pride and America’s 250th Anniversary.

The City of Las Cruces and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are once again teaming up to host the annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration at Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park on the NMSU campus.

The evening entertainment opening act will be Triple Jack, followed by headliner 49 Winchester. The annual fireworks display will begin immediately following the concert.

Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park provides easy access, traffic flow, expanded parking, and accommodations for the large audience that attends this free, family-friendly community celebration.

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 3 – Electric Light Parade

7:30 p.m. – Electric 5K & One-Mile Fun Run The race starts at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave. For race details, contact the Las Cruces Running Club at Electric 5K.

9 p.m. – Electric Light Parade The parade begins at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave., travels south on Solano Drive, east on Hadley Avenue, and ends at the Maag Softball Complex. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes & City Lights.” For information, call 575/541-2454 or email [email protected].

Saturday, July 4 – Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks

Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, 3205 Arrowhead Dr., NMSU campus.

4 p.m. – Gates Open
4–8 p.m. – Kids Zone
6 p.m. – Triple Jack
8 p.m. – 49 Winchester
9:45 p.m. – Annual Fireworks Display

A clear bag policy and bag check will be in effect. Food vendors will be on site. No grilling, personal fireworks, RVs, or overnight parking will be allowed. Alcohol will be available for purchase and consumption in designated areas only. No outside alcohol is permitted. Guests are welcome to bring food and drinks, but no glass containers will be allowed.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, personal umbrellas, sunscreen, and hats.

For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 575/541-2550 or visit LasCruces.gov/SummerEvents