Fireworks In El Paso For The USA’s 250th Anniversary

El Paso City Council banned fireworks within the city limits again this year but there are still plenty of great fireworks shows going on that you and the fam can go see.

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Fireworks are banned within El Paso's city limits but outlying areas in the county can still buy them. If you don't live outside city limits, or you're just too cheap or lazy to do your own fireworks thing, keep reading to see where you can go.

There are fireworks displays all over town this year and, since it's the country's 250th anniversary, things will be extra special. Outside city limits, you're, (probably), ok but some outlying areas may still have bans in place.

Fireworks And Other 250th Anniversary Events (From El Paso Matters)

Pop Goes the Fort

• When: 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27
• Where: Biggs Park, 11388 Sergeant Major Blvd., Fort Bliss
• Cost: Free
• Information: bliss.armymwr.com

Let Freedom Wag Adoption Promotion

• When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 27-Saturday, July 4
• Where: El Paso Animal Services, 5001 Fred Wilson Ave.
• Cost: $2.50 adoptions
• Information: elpasoanimalservices.org

Armijo Library: Patriotic Craft Series

• When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 27-Friday, July 3
• Where: Armijo Library, 620 E. Seventh Ave.
• Cost: Free
• Information: 915-212-0369 or elpasolibrary.org

Jose Cisneros Library: Fourth of July Friendship Bracelets

• When: 11 a.m. Monday, June 29
• Where: Jose Cisneros Library, 1300 Hawkins Blvd.
• Cost: Free
• Information: elpasolibrary.org

Chamizal Express Library: Fourth of July Programs

• When: Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3
• Where: Chamizal Express Library, 2119 Cypress Ave.
• Cost: Free
• Information: elpasolibrary.org

Tiny Patriot Explorer Day

• When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 30
• Where: Pavo Real Recreation Center, 9301 Alameda Ave.
• Cost: Free
• Information: elpasotexas.gov

Glow Independence Night

• When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1
• Where: Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center, 709 Lomita Drive
• Cost: Free
• Information: elpasotexas.gov

Red, White and Brew at Painted Dunes

• When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, July 3
• Where: Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course, 12000 McCombs St.
• Cost: $10 in advance; free for children age 5 and younger
• Information: painteddunes.com

El Paso Chihuahuas Independence Day Weekend

• When: 6:35 p.m. Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4 (fireworks following each game)
• Where: Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza
• Cost: $20-$109
• Information: milb.com

Fourth of July Celebration at Cleveland Square Park

• When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 3
• Where: Cleveland Square Park, 510 N. Santa Fe St.
• Cost: Free
• Information: City of El Paso Facebook

Rotary Independence Day Parade

• When: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4
• Where: Begins at Western Hills Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird Drive
• Cost: Free
• Information: july4parade.com

America 250 Independence Day Celebration at Ascarate Park

• When: Saturday, July 4; fireworks at approximately 9:20 p.m.
• Where: Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Drive
• Cost: Free admission; parking is $5 per vehicle
• Information: El Paso County Parks and Recreation Facebook

Town of Anthony Fourth of July Parade

• When: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4
• Where: Begins at Anthony Drive and Acosta Drive in Anthony, New Mexico, and ends at Anthony Municipal Park, Anthony, Texas
• Cost: Free
• Information: townofanthonytx.org

4th of July Festival and Firework Show

• When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, July 4
• Where: Rio Grande Valley Ranch, 220 FM 259, Canutillo
• Cost: Free
• Information: 915-261-1500 or uppervalleymarket.com

City of Socorro Independence Day Xtravaganza

• When: Gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4
• Where: Cougar Park, 10664 Socorro Road, Socorro
• Cost: Free
• Information: costx.us

Western Playland July Fourth Fireworks Celebration

• When: Park open 2-10 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4
• Where: Western Playland, 1249 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park
• Cost: Single-day park admission, $29.99
• Information: westernplayland.com

Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld Fireworks Show 

• When: Waterpark hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4
• Where: Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld, 8804 S. Desert Blvd., Anthony, Texas
• Cost: Prices begin at $33.99 for ages 4 and older.
• Information: wetnwildwaterworld.com

July 4 Celebration at the El Paso Convention Center

• When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4
• Where: El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza
• Cost: Free
• Information: visitelpaso.com

If you do want to do your own thing, you can buy and launch fireworks outside city limits and/or head for New Mexico. There are always a ton of fireworks stands in places like Santa Teresa, Chaparral and there's a big fireworks "super" store that's open year 'round at I-10 west and Highway 404 - aka the Anthony Gap.