Parade & Ceremony:
On Wednesday, July 4 the City of Rio Rancho will recognize our
Nation's Independence Day with a parade and ceremony.
The parade will kick-off at 10:00 a.m. and head east from Country
Club Dr. down Southern Blvd and end on Pinetree Road near the Esther
Bone Memorial Library and the Rio Rancho Veterans Monument Park.
Over two dozens entries consisting of classic cars, military
organizations, and much more will make up this year's parade.
Immediately following the parade, a ceremony marking the 231st
anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence will
take place at the Veterans Monument Park. The ceremony will begin at
approximately 11:00a.m.and will consist of several guest speakers.
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Fireworks Display
Loma Colorado Park located at 555 Loma Colorado Blvd. will be the
prime viewing location to watch this nationally recognized display
that will fill the city's skyline. The park will open to the public
at 4:00p.m. with parking available at neighboring Rio Rancho High
School and the Loma Colorado Main Library. Parking fee will be
$5.00 per car or van load with proceeds benefitting the high school
booster club; Rams Inc.
Once at the park visitors will find live musical entertainment
beginning with Groovement on stage from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The
Rio Rancho Symphonic Band will perform from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
and Tennessee Skinny will conclude the night's entertainment when
they perform from 8:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The fireworks show will
begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Not only will visitors have live music to enjoy before the
fireworks, but there will also be activities for children and food
available for purchase. O'Hare's Grill and Pub will have foot long
hot dogs, hamburgers, bratwurst, curly fries, cotton candy, popcorn,
Pepsi products, and Hawaiian ice available.
This event is sponsored by the city's Cultural Enrichment
Department. Event is free to the public. The fireworks show and its
start time are subject to weather. This is an alcohol-free event.
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