Biggs Park within Fort Bliss hosted ‘Pop Goes the Fort’ through a partnership between its Morale, Welfare, and Recreation division and Destination El Paso to begin a week of events across the city to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.
Community Comes Together
The event featured face painting, bounce houses, and a splash pad for children to enjoy, as well as vendors offering free merchandise and over 30 food trucks. Live music was also a feature of the event, with local hip-hop artist Krystall Poppin and country music star Chris Young performing.
MWR Director Roberto Medina said being able to host this event was special for him, as it brings the community together and celebrates the nation’s independence. For attendees like Sylee Gibson, a first-generation American, Independence Day holds a special meaning, as it represents the freedom and opportunities her family sought in the United States.
The event culminated in a firework show that lit up the night sky, with applause and cheers from the crowd. For more information about future Independence Day events happening through July 4, visit El Paso Live’s website.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
