The schedule is set for the annual City of Las Cruces 4th of July Celebration.
Source: City of Las Cruces
This popular free two-day event begins July 3 with the Electric 5k and One-mile Fun Run, followed by the Electric Light Parade. The run begins and ends at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, with a turn-around at Apodaca Park. The Electric Light Parade, “Rockin’ in the USA!” begins at Apodaca Park and finishes at the Maag Softball Complex.
The City and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are teaming up to host the annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks display, at Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, on the NMSU campus. The Black Jacket Symphony will make its Las Cruces debut performing “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, and Prince’s “Purple Rain”, plus greatest hits.
The annual fireworks display will begin immediately following the concert.
Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, on the NMSU campus, provides easy access, traffic flow, expanded parking, and can accommodate the large audience that attends this free, family-friendly, community event.
Schedule of Events
July 3, 2024, Electric Light Parade
7:30 p.m. Electric 5K & One-mile Fun Run
The race starts at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave. For race details contact the Las Cruces Running Club at Electric 5k (runsignup.com).
9 p.m. Electric Light Parade
The parade begins at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave., and travels south on Solano Drive, east on Hadley Avenue, and ends at the Maag Softball Complex. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ in the USA!” For information, call 575/541-2454 or email Parade@lascruces.gov.
July 4, 2024, Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, 3205 Arrowhead Dr., NMSU campus.
6 p.m. Black Jacket Symphony – “Saturday Night Fever”
8 p.m. Black Jacket Symphony – Princes “Purple Rain”
9:45 p.m. Annual Fireworks Display
Gates open at 4 p.m. There will be a bag check. Food vendors will be on site. No grilling, personal fireworks, RVs, or overnight parking will be allowed. Alcohol will be available for purchase and consumption at specific designated areas. No outside alcohol allowed. Food and drinks are allowed (but no glass containers). Bring chairs, blankets, personal umbrellas, sunscreen, and a hat. For information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 575/541-2550.
