Freedom Fourth
Freedom Fourth is the annual Fourth of July celebration held at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.
Schedule
For schedule information, please view Cultural Services Events
Join us July Fourth to celebrate our nation's independence. Enjoy live music, family entertainment, food vendors, and much more.
Stages & Fun
The main stage will feature local musicians throughout the day, with country superstars Diamond Rio to close out the show. At 9:15 get ready for one of the state's largest fireworks displays.
There will also be a Youth stage, sponsored by our friends at Warehouse 508.
Other activities to include a car show, balloon glow, kids' activities, and free face painting.
Food & Beverages
The Fire Cracker Café features a covered area with private tables and a premier vantage point. Treat your family, friends or employees to the "red carpet" experience. BBQ and other delicious edibles will be part of the package. Prices are $30.00 per person, or $200.00 for a table of eight. Kids 12 and under are half-price. The package includes VIP access route and parking, table with seating, shade, a BBQ Dinner, soft drink coupon and cash bar. Call 821-1000 for tickets
Getting There
Park & Ride provided by ABQ Ride will be available in two locations: The West Side location is St. Pius High School, and on the East Side, the northwest corner of Coronado Center. The Park & Ride roundtrip fee is $1.00 for adults, $.35 for seniors and students, and for kids under 9 years. Service to the event begins at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. Return trips from the field to the Park & Ride locations will end at 11:00 p.m.
This event is FREE to the public. $10 on-site parking.
Diamond Rio
Six-time Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio won their first Grammy for their first Christian album, The Reason on Word Records which also garnered the band their first Dove award. Formed in 1984, Diamond Rio features lead singer Marty Roe, guitarist Jimmy Olander, drummer Brian Prout, keyboardist Dan Truman, bassist/harmony Dana Williams and Gene Johnson on mandolin/harmony. The band signed with Arista in the early 90's and embarked on one of the most successful careers in country music. The band has sold over 10 million albums earning three platinum and five gold records and won the Country Music Association’s Vocal Group of the Year award four times as well as netting two Academy of Country Music Awards in the top Vocal Group of the Year category and thirteen GRAMMY ® nominations. When they debuted in 1991 with the hit “Meet in the Middle,” Diamond Rio became the first group in the history of country music to have a debut single reach No. 1. They continued to place 32 more singles on the Billboard chart, including “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “Norma Jean Riley,” “Beautiful Mess," “Love a Little Stronger," and "One More Day." The band are long-time supporters and National Spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters and have raised over 1.5 million dollars for the charity to date through annual events including golf tournaments and Team Rio, a marathon and half group.
Diamond Rio's Official Website
