4th of July Parades: Where to Have Flag-Waving Fun around El Paso

Attending a fireworks show isn’t the only way to celebrate our country's independence.

If you’re looking to celebrate the Fourth of July with a good old-fashioned parade of beauty queens, decorated cars, and people decked out in patriotic gear a couple of local service organizations have you covered on both ends of the city.

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Grab a lawn chair and pop a squat along the following streets. And don’t forget your American flag.

45th Annual Lions Fourth of July Parade

The yearly Eastside community parade travels down Montwood and Yarbrough from its starting point of Hanks High School, then north to Album Avenue, where it ends at Eastwood (Album) Park. Sponsored by the El Paso del Norte Lions Club, "The People's Parade" begins at 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of West El Paso Independence Day Parade

After a two-year pandemic pause, west El Paso gets its Fourth of July parade back.

The patriotic procession will roll out from the Western Hills Methodist Church parking lot at 530 Thunderbird, turning left at Shadow Mountain before turning right onto Mesa to its conclusion near Coronado High School. The parade begins at 9 a.m

El Paso city limits aren’t the only place where you can take in the time-honored tradition of classic cars and local beauty queens.

Town of Anthony, Texas

Small town parade, big-time patriotism. 10 a.m. start time from Acosta Dr by Sonic to Corporal Enrique Miramontes Park.

City of Las Cruces

The annual Electric Light Parade lights up the streets Sunday, July 3. The parade begins at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave., travels south on Solano Avenue, east on Hadley Avenue, and ends at the Maag Softball Complex. 9 p.m. start time.