City of Las Cruces 4th of July celebration
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- This popular free two-day event begins Monday, July 3rd with the Electric 5k and One-mile Fun Run, followed by the Electric Light Parade.
Electric 5K & One-mile Fun Run
The run begins at 7:30 p.m. at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.
For race details contact the Las Cruces Running Club at Electric 5k (runsignup.com).
The Electric Light Parade
The Electric Light Parade, “Red, White, and BOOM!” begins at 9 p.m. at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave., and travels south on Solano Drive, east on Hadley Avenue, and ends at the Maag Softball Complex.
For information, call 575/541-2454 or email Parade@lascruces.gov.
Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
The City and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are teaming up to host the annual 4th of July Concert and Firework Display, at Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, on the NMSU campus.
Randy Houser will be headlining this year’s concert with Dzaki Sukarno, and Chris Baker opening the show. The annual fireworks display will begin immediately following the concert.
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 drink 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.
