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Top 4th of July Events Going on in Lea County

Laura Davis

Experience Matters Laura Davis was born and raised in Hobbs, NM. Laura has over 12 years of experience in Real Estate...

Experience Matters Laura Davis was born and raised in Hobbs, NM. Laura has over 12 years of experience in Real Estate...

Jul 1 7 minutes read

There’s no shortage of fun activities to do on July 4th. From neighborhood parades to backyard cookouts with friends and family, Independence Day gives us more fun options than there are hours in the day. For those of us who want to celebrate the holiday with a bang, there’s no bigger bang than a firework show that goes all-out. We’ve rounded up some of the most jaw-dropping displays across the country that will blow you away.

Best Fireworks Near Lea County 

Hobbs July 4th Community Celebration: Celebrate Freedom with the City of Hobbs Community Celebration to be held Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Harry McAdams Park. Activities include a grass volleyball tournament (all day), Diaper Derby (Yes, we race babies at 6:00 PM), family games and FREE viewing of the blockbuster hit, Bumblebee as our special Movies Under the Stars & Stripes selection at 8:30 PM. 

Lovington Independence Day Fireworks Community Festival: Presented by the Lovington Chamber of Commerce.  Fishing Derby, Disc Golf, Cornhole, Basketball & Volleyball Tournaments, Treasure Hunt, Hula Hoop & Cow Chip Toss Contests, Drill Bits, Sack Race, 3 Legged Race, 3 on 3 Water Guns, Bicycle, Scooter & Hoverboard Parade, Human Dizzy Lizard Race, Famous Lizard Race, Concert & Music.

Eunice will be doing all the 4th festivities on Sat July 6th. Events include:

  • Friday July 5th street dance, Main and Ave J.Starts around 7 PM. Band will be 5 Miles West! This band is really good! Come check them out!
  • Saturday July 6th parade is at 9 am on Main Street, followed by the City Park get together right after the parade.
  • There will also be a JR Rodeo at the Eunice Rodeo Arena East of the City Park starting at 10:30 AM
  • Don't Miss the Fireworks brought to us by the Eunice Fire Department! These guys put on a good show! Starts at Dark (around 8:30 -9:00 PM) out at the Stevens lake, be sure to get a good spot and please be mindful of others if you have fireworks, it is not as dark as it used to be out there but it can still be dangerous

Best Fireworks in the U.S

1. New York, New York: Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks

Now in its 43rd year, the nation’s largest fireworks display lights up the night over the East River. This year, fireworks will go off from and near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge while paying homage to the theme of “American cinema.” You can expect to see tributes to the Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Superman and E.T. through a very dramatic score. In the area? There’s no better vantage point than on the water via the Circle Line, Seastreak, or Spirit cruises.

2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wawa Welcome America July 4th Fireworks & Concert

Philadelphia lives up to its status as "America's Birthplace" by starting the celebration days ahead of July 4th! There are two firework shows before the big one on Independence Day itself. On the 4th, the city shuts down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway leading up to the Philadelphia Art Museum (where the fireworks will go off overhead) for the biggest “block party” you’ll enjoy. In the hours before the fireworks, you’ll also get to enjoy a concert featuring Jennifer Hudson and Meghan Trainor. 

3. Washington, D.C.: Fireworks at the National Mall

Our nation’s capital goes big with a fireworks display illuminating the many significant historical monuments and memorials in the area. Viewing areas include the Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson Memorials, among others. The best spot may be the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, especially if you arrive early to enjoy the live concert, A Capitol Fourth, put on by PBS. This year includes a salute to the 50th anniversary of Sesame Street and a performance of the 1812 Overture by the National Symphony Orchestra.

4. Boston, Massachusetts: Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

The nation’s oldest public Fourth of July celebration scores a 20-minute long fireworks display with music by the Boston Pops (this year, they’ll host special guest Queen Latifah). As with other shows, arriving early for a good spot will reward you with even more entertainment — like a 50th anniversary tribute to Woodstock by Arlo Guthrie.

5. Saint Louis, Missouri: Fair St. Louis

The Flaming Lips, Keith Sweat and Brett Young lead the entertainment at “America’s Biggest Birthday Party,” which takes place at the famous Arch. The fireworks show takes place nightly from July 4-6. Over the course of those three days, 15,000 pounds of fireworks will certainly let freedom ring.

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6. New Orleans, Louisiana: Go Forth on the River

There’s nothing quite like New Orleans’ annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Where else can you see two displays going off at once from dueling barges on the Mississippi River? You can see this show from really any part of town, but the closer you get to the river, the better! For an extra-special night, make a reservation to watch from the New Orleans riverboats: the Creole Queen and the Steamboat Natchez

7. Dallas, Texas: Addison Kaboom Town!

Located just outside of Dallas, Addison’s annual fireworks display routinely tops “best of” lists (including accolades from the American Pyrotechnics Association). While most fireworks shows go for 20 minutes, Addison's is one of the longest in the nation at 30! If you go, you’re in good company — the town of Addison’s population increases from around 16,000 to 500,000. Just make sure to arrive on the right day: The fireworks go off on the 3rd, not the 4th.

8. Pasadena, California: Americafest

One of Southern California’s largest fireworks display takes place at the Rose Bowl Stadium, where there’s plenty of seating to take in the spectacular scene. If you plan on getting there early — say, 2 pm — you can keep your little ones occupied at the Family Fun Zone held on-site.

9. Las Vegas, Nevada: Fourth of July Fireworks (multiple shows)

The Strip is a sight to see on Independence Day, and it’s not just because of the neon signs and fanciful casino light shows. From Mandalay Bay to Caesar’s, multiple casinos compete with shows and displays. It's up to you to decide which you like best!

10. San Diego, California: Big Bay Boom

If the name of this annual fireworks show rings a bell (and you’re not a local), it might be because of the famous 2012 viral video where all the fireworks in the 18-minute-long display went off in about 12 seconds. It hasn’t happened since, but the spectacle is no less spectacular in comparison.

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