America is turning 250 years old this Independence Day and with the 4th of July being on a Saturday, there will be plenty of places with free fireworks and other events to celebrate America's birthday! Here's a list of where to celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th birthday across the Borderland.
Downtown & City-Wide
**America 250 Birthday Celebration**
📍 Convention Center, Downtown
🗓️ Saturday, July 4 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
FREE family activities, live performance by The Randy Rogers Band and drone light show.
**Rotary Independence Day Parade**
📍 Shadow Mountain and Mesa streets, West El Paso
🗓️ Saturday, July 4 | Starts 9:00 AM
One of El Paso's longest-running holiday traditions, hosted by the Rotary Club of West El Paso.
**The Shoppes at Solana**
📍 750 Sunland Park Drive
🗓️ Saturday, July 4 | Spirit of America Showcase, Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Free and open to the public. Live music, indoor and outdoor market, waterslides, patriotic costume contest, raffles and more
**America 250 Fashion Show at El Paso Outlets**
Friday July 3rd 12-4pm
Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. 7051 N Desert Blvd
Revolutionary Figures & Fashion Show every hour on the hour, patriotic and family friendly activities and fireworks show at 9pm
**3rd Annual Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market @ Rio Grande Valley Ranch**
📍 220 FM259, Canutillo TX
🗓️ Friday, July 4 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (fireworks at 9:00 PM)
Family activities, petting zoo, food trucks, horseback and mechanical bull, paintball and more.
**The Elmont Great American Night Swim**
July 3 | 7 p.m.
The Elmont Swim Club
Swimming, food specials, DJs, drink specials, family fun, and a fireworks show
**"Viva! El Paso"**
📍 McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
🗓️ 8:00 PM Fridays & Saturdays through August 2 (including July 4 weekend)
The long-running outdoor production tracing more than 400 years of regional history through music and dance, created by Hector Serrano and now directed by Jaime Carrasco.
**El Paso Chihuahuas Independence Day Celebration**
📍 Southwest University Park
🗓️ Saturday July 4th, 6:35 vs Sacramento
Fireworks after game
**City of Socorro Independence Day Xtravaganza**
📍 Cougar Park, 10664 Socorro Rd, Socorro, TX
🗓️ Friday, July 4 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Free event with live music, entertainment, rides, giveaways, and one of the largest fireworks shows in the county.
**Wet 'n' Wild Waterworld Fireworks Extravaganza**
📍 8804 S Desert Blvd, Anthony, TX
🗓️ Saturday, July 4 | Park open 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, fireworks at 9:00 PM
Waterpark fun followed by a fireworks display.
**Western Playland Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration**
📍 1249 Futurity Dr, Sunland Park, NM
🗓️ Friday, July 4 | Park opens 3:00 PM, fireworks begin 9:00 PM
**La Viña Winery Wine Party Celebration**
📍 4201 S. Highway 28, Anthony, NM
🗓️ July 4 – 5 | Noon – 7:00 PM
Celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a two-day wine party.
**Anthony Fourth of July Parade**
📍 Begins at Anthony Drive & Acosta Drive, Anthony, NM — ends at Anthony Municipal Park, Anthony, TX
🗓️ Saturday, July 4 | 9:00 AM
A cross-state tradition with decorated floats and music. El Paso artist Krystall Poppin serves as this year's grand marshal.
**Ascarate Park Independence Day Celebration**
📍 Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta
🗓️ Saturday, July 4 | 3pm-10pm
Food truck, live entertainment and fireworks shortly after 9pm
Things to keep in mind:
- Many events are free, though some (like Ascarate Park) charge for parking rather than admission.
- Fireworks times cluster around **9:00–9:20 PM** across most venues — plan travel accordingly since traffic near major sites gets heavy.
- Pack lawn chairs, water, sunscreen, and bug spray for outdoor events.
- Some listings (Fort Bliss access) require registering for a community pass in advance.
*Event details are subject to change — always confirm times and locations with the host organization before publishing or attending.*