The celebration begins Tuesday, June 30, with three evenings of free entertainment at the Doña Ana County Fairgrounds before transitioning to the City of Las Cruces’ annual Fourth of July festivities on July 3 and 4.
Sources: Doña Ana County, City of Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES — Residents across Doña Ana County will have five consecutive days of entertainment, concerts, family activities and patriotic celebrations as the City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County coordinate events commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary.
The celebration begins Tuesday, June 30, with three evenings of free entertainment at the Doña Ana County Fairgrounds before transitioning to the City of Las Cruces’ annual Fourth of July festivities on July 3 and 4.
County officials say the fairgrounds celebration is designed to complement the city’s Independence Day events, creating nearly a week of activities for residents and visitors.
In addition to nationally recognized musical acts, the county celebration will feature local and regional performers across multiple stages, family activities, food vendors and nightly drone shows. Visitors will also have an opportunity to contribute photographs, letters, newspaper clippings, school yearbooks and other memorabilia to a community time capsule that will remain sealed until July 4, 2076.
The City of Las Cruces will continue the celebration with the annual Electric Light Parade, themed “Stars, Stripes & City Lights,” before concluding with the Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration at New Mexico State University’s Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park.
America 250 Celebration Schedule
Tuesday, June 30
Doña Ana County Fairgrounds
12125 Robert Larson Blvd.
- 4 p.m. Gates open
- 8 p.m. Proyecto Uno
- Nightly Drone Show
- Food vendors, family activities and live entertainment throughout the evening
- Admission: Free
Wednesday, July 1
Doña Ana County Fairgrounds
- 4 p.m. Gates open
- 6 p.m. Julián Kalel
- 7:30 p.m. Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute
- Nightly Drone Show
- Food vendors, family activities and live entertainment
- Admission: Free
Thursday, July 2
Doña Ana County Fairgrounds
- 4 p.m. Gates open
- 7:30 p.m. Joe Nichols
- 10 p.m. DJ Hex
- Nightly Drone Show
- Food vendors, family activities and live entertainment
- Admission: Free
Friday, July 3
Electric 5K & One-Mile Fun Run
- 7:30 p.m.
- Starts and finishes at Meerscheidt Recreation Center
Electric Light Parade
- 9 p.m.
- Begins at Apodaca Park
- Route: Solano Drive → Hadley Avenue → Maag Softball Complex
- Theme: Stars, Stripes & City Lights
Saturday, July 4
Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks
Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park (NMSU)
3205 Arrowhead Drive
- 4 p.m. Gates open
- 4–8 p.m. Kids Zone
- 6 p.m. Triple Jack
- 8 p.m. 49 Winchester
- 9:45 p.m. Fireworks
Food vendors will be available throughout the evening. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and hats. A clear bag policy will be in effect, and no outside alcohol, glass containers, personal fireworks, grilling, RV parking or overnight parking will be permitted.
Admission is free for all America 250 celebration events.
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