EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — If you’re looking for public fireworks shows around El Paso for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, here are some of the biggest events currently announced so far:
July 4 Celebration at the El Paso Convention Center
- July 4, 2026
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901
- Venue: El Paso Convention Center
- Admission: Free
- 1st Armored Division Jazz Band + local artists
- Headliner: Randy Rogers Band
- Projection light show finale
Ascarate Park Fourth of July Celebration
- Ascarate Park (6900 Delta Drive)
- July 4, 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Live entertainment, food trucks, military displays, and family activities
- Fireworks begin around 9:20 PM over the lake
- Parking available on-site
Downtown El Paso America 250 Celebration
- San Jacinto Plaza
- July 4, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Live music, family activities, patriotic festivities
- Headliner: Julian Kalel
Wet N’ Wild Waterworld Fireworks Extravaganza
- Wet N’ Wild Waterworld (8804 S Desert Blvd, Anthony, TX 79821)
- July 4th
- Water park open during the day
- Fireworks after dark (around 9 PM)
Western Playland Fireworks Celebration
- Western Playland (1249 Futurity Dr, Sunland Park, NM 88063 )
- July 4th
- Park opens at 2 PM
- Fireworks start around 9:00 PM
Outlet Shoppes of El Paso
- Outlet Shoppes in Canutillo (7051 S Desert Blvd, Canutillo, TX 79835)
- Friday, July 3 at 9 p.m.
- Among the event’s most distinctive attractions will be the collaboration with the Upper Valley Artist and Farmer’s Market and a special Revolutionary Figures & Fashion Show presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Rebecca Stoddert Chapter. This unique experience will showcase Revolutionary-era attire and historical figures to offer guests a rare opportunity to engage with America’s founding history.
The Shoppes at Solana
- Shoppes at Solana: 750 Sunland Park Drive
- July 4th
- Festivities start at 11 am (indoor and outdoor vendor markets. Food trucks, live music, face paintings. There will be live music by The Memphis Band at 5 p.m. and Fair Point Music at 6:30 p.m.)
- Fireworks at around 9 pm
Socorro Independence Day Xtravaganza
- Cougar Park
- July 4th
- Live music, rides, vendors, giveaways
El Paso Chihuahuas Independence Day Game
- Southwest University Park
- July 4 baseball game followed by fireworks
Other celebrations:
Doña Ana County
- June 30-July 2
- Doña Ana County Fairgrounds, 12125 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces
- Tuesday, June 30: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 1: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Thursday, July 2: 4 p.m. – Midnight
- Admission: Free
- Parking: Free
- The free event will feature performances across multiple stages, local and regional entertainers, food vendors, family-friendly activities, and nightly drone shows.
- Featured performers include Proyecto Uno, Joe Nichols, Julián Kalel, Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute*, Ballet Folklorico, DJ Hex, Los Sheriffs Del Norte, Daniel Sanchez, Rebel Creek Radio, Skivi and The OG’s, and dozens of additional local and regional artists.
Pop Goes the Fort – June 27
- Fort Bliss: Biggs Park at 4 p.m.
- Live music by 1st Armored Division Band, El Paso’s rising hip hop artist Krystall Poppin, chart-topping pop rock band Hot Chelle Rae, and country music star Chris Young.
Armijo Library: Patriotic Craft Series
- June 27, 2026 – July 3, 2026
- Free
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Armijo Library
- A weeklong series of patriotic crafts including salt-painted fireworks, ribbon flags, liberty wands, tic tac toe rock painting, Statue of Liberty silhouettes, and a liberty rock garden activity.
Monti Warrior Zone Rec Center
- June 29, 2026
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Monti Warrior Zone (on post)!
- Show up in your boldest red, white, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of $2.50 off food process.
Family Trivia Night: U.S. History
- June 29, 2026
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Families can test their knowledge of U.S. history in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Fourth of July Friendship Bracelets
- June 29, 2026
- 11:00 AM
- Jose Cisneros Library, 1300 Hawkins Blvd.
- Participants will create friendship bracelets in celebration of the Fourth of July.
Chamizal Express Library 4th of July Programs
- June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026
- Chamizal Express Library, 2119 Cypress
- A series of Colonial Craft Workshop activities including patriotic slime, cardboard state crafts, bedazzled ornaments, pom-pom flags, and parade wand creations.
Tiny Patriot Explorer Day
- June 30
- Pavo Real Recreation Center
- 10:30 AM
- Children ages 3-5 will learn what makes our country special through fun interactive activities
Underwood Golf Course
- June 30
- 3200 Coe Ave, El Paso, TX 79904
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Underwood Golf Course!
Centennial Banquet & Conference Center
- July 1
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Centennial Banquet & Conference Center!
- 11199 Sergeant E Churchill St, Fort Bliss, TX 79916
- Show up in your boldest red, white, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of $2.50 off lunch specials!
Glow Independence Night
- July 1
- 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Sylvia A Carreon Community Center – Multipurpose
- Glow Independence Night is an immersive, multi-zone community event that combines creativity, visual experience, and participation. Attendees move through different spaces, starting with hands-on activities and culminating in a coordinated glow light experience. Glow lab, Glow tunnel, Glow Room and Chill & Movie zone. UV paint will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks.
Fourth of July at Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation
- July 2, 2026
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- 20732 Constitution Ave.
- Show up in your boldest red, white, and blue outfit or rock your military and climb 12 routes on the rock wall to ascend 250 feet and celebrate 250 years of freedom!
Celebrating USA’s 250th at El Paso International Airport
- July 2, 2026
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- El Paso International Airport, Main Lobby, 6701 Convair Road
- El Paso International Airport will celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary with travelers on Thursday, July 2. The main lobby will feature snacks, patriotic giveaways, and a photo backdrop for passengers to capture their holiday trip.
Desert Strike Lanes
- July 3, 2026
- 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- 2949 Carter Rd, El Paso, TX 79903
- Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Desert Strike Lanes (on post)!
- Show up in your boldest red, white, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of $2.50 games, $2.50 shoe rental, $2.50 jumbo hot dog and fries, and $2.50 fountain drinks!
This article will be updated as more events are announced…