ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque announced what people can expect at this year’s Fourth Freedom celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park. The city shared some reminders for those attending the event and those planning to celebrate at home.
Balloon Fiesta Park is getting ready for the Freedom Fourth celebration on Thursday. There is construction at the park but officials say that will not impact any of the festivities.
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Officials are warning people to just come to watch the fireworks celebration and not do illegal fireworks. The city pointed out the recent Bosque fire and is aware of all the problems the Ruidoso area has been going through because of fires. “It’s important for us to protect our natural open spaces and the environment that we all live and love here in Albuquerque,” said Samantha Sengel- CAO of the city of Albuquerque.