El Paso City Council banned fireworks within the city limits again this year but there are still plenty of great fireworks shows going on that you and the fam can go see.
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Fireworks are banned within El Paso’s city limits but outlying areas in the county can still buy them. If you don’t live outside city limits, or you’re just too cheap or lazy to do your own fireworks thing, keep reading to see where you can go.
There are fireworks displays all over town this year and, since it’s the country’s 250th anniversary, things will be extra special. Outside city limits, you’re, (probably), ok but some outlying areas may still have bans in place.
Fireworks And Other 250th Anniversary Events (From El Paso Matters)
Pop Goes the Fort
When: 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27Where: Biggs Park, 11388 Sergeant Major Blvd., Fort BlissCost: FreeInformation: bliss.armymwr.com
Let Freedom Wag Adoption Promotion
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 27-Saturday, July 4Where: El Paso Animal Services, 5001 Fred Wilson Ave.Cost: $2.50 adoptionsInformation: elpasoanimalservices.org
Armijo Library: Patriotic Craft Series
When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 27-Friday, July 3Where: Armijo Library, 620 E. Seventh Ave.Cost: FreeInformation: 915-212-0369 or elpasolibrary.org
Jose Cisneros Library: Fourth of July Friendship Bracelets
When: 11 a.m. Monday, June 29Where: Jose Cisneros Library, 1300 Hawkins Blvd.Cost: FreeInformation: elpasolibrary.org
Chamizal Express Library: Fourth of July Programs
When: Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3Where: Chamizal Express Library, 2119 Cypress Ave.Cost: FreeInformation: elpasolibrary.org
Tiny Patriot Explorer Day
When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 30Where: Pavo Real Recreation Center, 9301 Alameda Ave.Cost: FreeInformation: elpasotexas.gov
Glow Independence Night
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1Where: Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center, 709 Lomita DriveCost: FreeInformation: elpasotexas.gov
Red, White and Brew at Painted Dunes
When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, July 3Where: Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course, 12000 McCombs St.Cost: $10 in advance; free for children age 5 and youngerInformation: painteddunes.com
El Paso Chihuahuas Independence Day Weekend
When: 6:35 p.m. Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4 (fireworks following each game)Where: Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark PlazaCost: $20-$109Information: milb.com
Fourth of July Celebration at Cleveland Square Park
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 3Where: Cleveland Square Park, 510 N. Santa Fe St.Cost: FreeInformation: City of El Paso Facebook
Rotary Independence Day Parade
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4Where: Begins at Western Hills Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird DriveCost: FreeInformation: july4parade.com
America 250 Independence Day Celebration at Ascarate Park
Town of Anthony Fourth of July Parade
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4Where: Begins at Anthony Drive and Acosta Drive in Anthony, New Mexico, and ends at Anthony Municipal Park, Anthony, TexasCost: FreeInformation: townofanthonytx.org
4th of July Festival and Firework Show
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, July 4Where: Rio Grande Valley Ranch, 220 FM 259, CanutilloCost: FreeInformation: 915-261-1500 or uppervalleymarket.com
City of Socorro Independence Day Xtravaganza
When: Gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4Where: Cougar Park, 10664 Socorro Road, SocorroCost: FreeInformation: costx.us
Western Playland July Fourth Fireworks Celebration
When: Park open 2-10 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4Where: Western Playland, 1249 Futurity Drive, Sunland ParkCost: Single-day park admission, $29.99Information: westernplayland.com
Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld Fireworks Show
When: Waterpark hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4Where: Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld, 8804 S. Desert Blvd., Anthony, TexasCost: Prices begin at $33.99 for ages 4 and older.Information: wetnwildwaterworld.com
July 4 Celebration at the El Paso Convention Center
When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4Where: El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center PlazaCost: FreeInformation: visitelpaso.com
If you do want to do your own thing, you can buy and launch fireworks outside city limits and/or head for New Mexico. There are always a ton of fireworks stands in places like Santa Teresa, Chaparral and there’s a big fireworks “super” store that’s open year ’round at I-10 west and Highway 404 – aka the Anthony Gap.
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