Fourth of July Events in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas- Areas across the borderland are celebrating the fourth of July in different ways.
Sunday night Las Cruces will hold an electric light parade at Apodaca park at 9 p.m.
On July 4, El Paso will have two parades on different parts of town.
On the westside, the parade will start at 9 a.m. at the Western Hills Methodist Church and will finish at Coronado High School.
On the eastside, the parade will begin at 9 a.m. at Hanks High school and end at Album park.
Wet 'N' Wild will also be hosting festivities beginning at 10 a.m. and their firework show will start at 9 p.m.
Ascarate park will have an event at 2 p.m. where families can enjoy food trucks, swimming, and a firework show.
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the 11th Annual 'Pop Goes the Fort' at Biggs Park from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will also be fireworks. Civilians interested in attending can get a Fort Bliss recreation pass.
The Abundant Living Faith Center will be holding an evening service followed by fireworks from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Plaza Hotel La Perla Bar will be taking reservations during special Fourth of July hours between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. and will feature a DJ and an open bar. Specialty cocktails and barbecue will also be available.
