Where to See Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in El Paso
Just because (1.) Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, and (2.) there’s a ban on fireworks in El Paso doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang … or a few thousand. Let your Uncle Mikey point you in the direction of some great fireworks displays in and around town. The legal ones that won’t get fined or arrested:
In the El Paso Area:
Music Under the Stars- Patriotic Concert and Firework Spectacular featuring the El Paso Wind Symphony. 7 – 9 p.m at the Chamizal. Fireworks after the show. More Details
El Paso Diablos Baseball – Diablos vs. Laredo Lemurs. Game time 6:30 p.m. Fireworks after the game. More Details
Ft. Bliss- ‘Pop Goes the Fort’ will feature the El Paso Symphony Orchestra performing patriotic and pops music beginning at 7 p.m. at Fort Bliss’s Biggs Park. Fireworks display follows. Admission is free and the public is welcome. More Details
Wet ‘N Wild – Fireworks at 9 p.m. More Details
Western Playland – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. More Details
On TV:
But if you prefer to stay in and watch the rockets red glare from the comfort of your own couch, no worries. The TV networks got you covered …
“A Capitol Fourth”- Tom Bergeron waltzes away from the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom to host this patriotic show featuring fireworks, musical performances and more. (7 p.m., PBS/KCOS)
“Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular”- Macy’s doesn’t just celebrate Thanksgiving in a big way. Independence Day gets the treatment too . Scheduled performers include Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney. (8 p.m., NBC/KTSM)
“Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular”- Michael Chiklis hosts, Jennifer Hudson performs, and fireworks explode accompanied by the booming tones of the “1812 Overture.” (8 p.m., CBS/KDBC)
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