El Paso County will host a 4th of July celebration at Ascarate Park, marking the country’s 250th anniversary. The event will feature food trucks, an open swimming pool, music, and fireworks.
Event Details
The park will have a public swimming session from 12-5 p.m., with adult admission costing $3 and youth admission costing $2. A variety of food options will be available east of the lake in the Special Events area from 3-10 p.m.
A Picnic Party will offer a nice view of the fireworks, with tickets including dinner from Clasico, a parking pass, door prizes, games, and live music. Tickets for adults cost $45, while youth admission costs $10 for ages 6-17. Children under 5 years old do not need a ticket, but a dinner plate is not included.
Fireworks will start at 9:20 p.m. on the west side of the lake. Picnic shelters are free on a first-come-first serve basis, but can be reserved for a fee starting at $50, with a deadline of June 30. Parking will be limited to 2,000 cars, with a cost of $5.
The first 250 guests will receive a special coin marking the country’s 250th anniversary. Fort Bliss’s military fleet will be on display, and the 1st Armored Division Band will play music.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
