The City of Rio Rancho will once again have the state's biggest and best fireworks show on our Nation's Independence Day; Wednesday, July 4.

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.

For more information call 505-891-5015.