El Paso County is preparing to mark the nation’s 250th birthday with what it says will be one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the Borderland, including a fireworks show planned for July 4 at Ascarate Park.
County officials, Fort Bliss leadership, community partners, and special guests spoke at a press conference on Tuesday announcing the event.
The press conference unveiled the plans for the county’s Independence Day celebration and highlighted the partnership between El Paso County and Fort Bliss’ 1st Armored Division.
The event is also set to welcome the City of Socorro as it announces its own Independence Day celebration, described as a region-wide effort to honor the milestone.
Organizers said the planned July 4, 2026, celebration will feature live entertainment, military vehicle displays, food vendors, commemorative coin giveaways, family activities, and fireworks.
“They are bringing the 1st Armored Division brass brand. We’ll always have our fireworks display. We’ll have food trucks and a live band that will be playing, it’s going to be 915 Live, playing, there’s all kinds of activities that will be happening in the park,” said Tim Bolton, the director of Parks and Recreation of El Paso County.
The swimming pool and golf courses will be open to the public.
“Every year we try to make this bigger and bigger, and with the 250 anniversary, I think it’s going to be our biggest year yet,” Bolton said.
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Watch the press conference below:
El Paso County launches America 250 celebration plans at Ascarate Park
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