El Paso County is preparing to mark the nation\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
County officials, Fort Bliss leadership, community partners, and special guests spoke at a press conference on Tuesday announcing the event. <\/p>\n
The press conference unveiled the plans for the county\u2019s Independence Day celebration and highlighted the partnership between El Paso County and Fort Bliss\u2019 1st Armored Division. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Organizers said the planned July 4, 2026, celebration will feature live entertainment, military vehicle displays, food vendors, commemorative coin giveaways, family activities, and fireworks.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are bringing the 1st Armored Division brass brand. We\u2019ll always have our fireworks display. We\u2019ll have food trucks and a live band that will be playing, it\u2019s going to be 915 Live, playing, there\u2019s all kinds of activities that will be happening in the park,” said Tim Bolton, the director of Parks and Recreation of El Paso County.<\/p>\n
The swimming pool and golf courses will be open to the public. <\/p>\n
\u201cEvery year we try to make this bigger and bigger, and with the 250 anniversary, I think it\u2019s going to be our biggest year yet,\u201d Bolton said. <\/p>\n