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Watching a fireworks show is an American Fourth of July tradition, and the El Paso area won’t be for a lack of places where one can celebrate our country’s independence with a bang.

Here is where you can watch the night sky light up in and around El Paso.

Stars & Stripes and Fireworks Delights

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Southwest University Park - Thursday • July 4

Few things are more American than baseball, hot dogs, and a fireworks display. The El Paso Chihuahuas celebrate Independence Day with a Star-Spangled showdown against the Albuquerque Isotops followed by a choreographed fireworks finale. [More Info]

Ascarate Park - Thursday • July 4

El Paso County is celebrating the holiday with food trucks, swimming, and an aerial display over Ascarate Lake. [More Info]

Shoppes at Solana (formally Sunland Park Mall) - Thursday • July 4

The mall is hosting an evening of live music, food and crafts vendors, and its first-ever fireworks show [More Info]

Photo byFort Bliss MWR Facebook

Pop Goes the Fort at Fort Bliss - Thursday • July 4

The Army post will mark Independence Day on-base at Biggs Park with live performances from the 1st Armored Division Band, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra followed by the annual Fireworks Spectacular. [More Info]

Wet ‘N Wild Water World - Thursday • July 4

Wet 'N Wild Water World will light it up on the 4th after a full day of water rides and grilling. Fireworks will go boom not long after the park closes for the evening at 8 p.m. [More Info]

Photo byWet 'n Wild Waterworld Facebook

Western Playland Amusement Park - Thursday • July 4

The amusement park in the neighboring city of Sunland Park, New Mexico will be cranking up all the rides you know and love beginning at 4 p.m. with their annual fireworks celebration going off around 9 p.m. [More Info]

City of Las Cruces Fourth of July Celebration - Thursday • July 4

Black Jacket Symphony headlines the free concert performing the iconic "Saturday Night Fever" and Prince's "Purple Rain" albums live in their entirety followed by the annual fireworks display. [More Info]

Star Spangled Celebration at Inn of the Mountain Gods, Ruidoso - Thursday • July 4

***Update: Due to wildfires in Ruidoso, the Fourth of July celebration has been cancelled

Photo by@justatnight via Visit Ruidoso Facebook

July 4 Adjacent Events

City of Socorro Independence Day Xtravaganza - Saturday • June 29

Free family-friendly event at Cougar Park in Socorro, Tx includes vendors, activities for the kids, live entertainment, and a loud, colorful fireworks display to cap off the evening [More Info]

Town of Van Horn – Saturday • June 29

Small town, big celebration. The home to the nearby spaceport is hosting the Hottest Independence Day Celebration with waterslides and a foam party for kids, sports tournaments all day, food trucks, vendors, live music, and fireworks [More Info]

Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course - Wednesday • July 3

4^th Annual Red, White & Brew Fireworks Show features vendors, BBQ, live music, and activities for the kids. The night culminates with a “massive fireworks display” [More Info]

Elephant Butte Lake State Park - Saturday • July 6

The state park just outside Truth or Consequences, New Mexico lays claim to the annual extravaganza billed as “New Mexico’s Largest and Most Spectacular Fireworks Display … reflected on the waters of the state’s largest body of water.” [More Info]

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