Fourth of July Celebration
Date & Time
Thu Jul 04 2024 at 06:00 pm to 09:30 pm
Location
2516 King Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, United States | Rio Rancho, NM
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Details
The City of Rio Rancho presents a 4th of July Celebrationfeaturing a parade and fireworks! Tailgating encouraged. Food vendors will be on-site. No glass or alcoholic beverages allowed.
We cordially invite you to join us at the City of Rio Rancho's 2024 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4th. Rio Rancho's 4th of July Extravaganza marks the beginning of the summer season and is a fun event for all ages! Each year residents gather for the parade in front of City Hall in City Center. The 4th of July Extravaganza will feature activities at Campus Park including music, food trucks, beer garden, and of course family fun!
Parade Registration
This year will be the City of Rio Rancho's evening parade for the 4th of July. Participants are to decorate their floats to reflect a patriotic theme in addition to being well lit through the adornment of holiday lights (red, white & blue). The use of LED low-energy lights is recommended. All floats will be judged on how creative, and theme oriented the floats are decorated. Awards will be given for Best Decorated, Most Patriotic, Most Original and Overall Winner. Parade registration can be done online at
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/rioranchoparksandrec/activity/search/detail/10760?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true, in person at City Hall, or by calling the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at 505-891-5015. It is FREE to take part in the parade and the deadline to register is June 28. Registration to participate in the parade is FREE.
The parade route will begin and end in the upper Northwest lot of the Rio Rancho Events Center. All participants must be registered. Line-up for the parade begins at 4:00 pm and all participants need to be in place, no later than 5:00 pm. Judging of floats will be from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm. Parade begins at 6:00 pm. Each group will line-up by position determined by parade officials.
**IMPORTANT** NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS
Food Truck Line-Up
1. Red Taco Shop - Birria & Street Tacos, Birria & Asada Quesadillas, Mulitas & Tostadas
2. Simply Delicious -Burgers, Hot Dogs & Nachos
3. Thai Cuisine - Thai Food
4. Sierra’s Roasted Corn - Roasted Corn, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Ribbon Fries, Fried Oreos
5. Rollin’ in Hot - Burgers, Fries & Tacos
6. Rev 505 BBQ - Brisket, Ribs & Pulled Pork
7. Dawgs for a Cause - Hot Dogs, Tater Tots and Vegetarian Dishes
8. Aguas Deliciosas - Birria, Pastor and Asada Tacos, Elote & Fresh Fruit Agua Frescas
9. Wow Wow Lemonade - Hawaiian Lemonades, Smoothies, Coffees, Teas & Acai Bowls
10. The Cornivore - Gourmet Popcorn
11. Busy Bee Frozen Custard - Custard Cones, Cups, & Milkshakes
12. Cerealsly Sweet - Assorted Ice Creams with Cereal Bar Toppings
13. Dippin Dots - Dippin Dots (beads of cryogenically frozen ice cream)
14. Rio Italian Ice - Italian Ices & Agua Frescas
15. Pop Pop Italian Ice - Italian Ices, Assorted Drinks & Snacks
For further questions about 4th of July, please call 505-892-4499 or 505-891-5015.
Event Location
2516 King Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, United StatesEvent Host
City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department