Independence Day Holiday Information: 2024
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Buses, Animal Shelters except for the admissions desk and reclaims, City offices, community and child development centers, libraries, senior meal sites, and youth summer meals are closed in observance Independence Day. Please see below for a complete list and details.
ABQ RIDE & Sun Van
No bus service July 4 - ABQ RIDE Customer Service is open 365 days a year and will be available to answer your calls from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The Alvarado Transportation Center lobby will be closed to the public. Regular bus service resumes on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Animal Shelters
Eastside & Westside Shelters closed July 4, admissions desk & reclaims remain open July 4
Childhood Development Centers
Early Head Start & Pre-K closed July 4
City Offices
Most City Offices closed July 4
Community Centers
Golf & Event Center at Balloon Fiesta Park
Health & Social Service Centers
KiMo Theatre
Business & ticket offices closed July 4
Libraries
Open Space Visitors Center
Senior Centers
Senior, Multigenerational & 50+ Sports & Fitness Centers closed July 4
Senior Meal Sites
Shooting Range Park
Summer Meals for Children
Swimming Pools
Close at 5 p.m. on July 4 Cesar Chavez and Wells Park Spray Pads Closed all day
Tennis Facilities
311, trash pickup, pools, golf courses, Lucky Paws Adoption Center, the ABQ BioPark, and museums are all open and operational on Independence Day. Please see below for a complete list and details.
311 Community Contact Center
- Report illegal fireworks anytime online
- Report issues anytime on the ABQ311 app.
- Call center special hours are:
- Wed. July 3 from 6 a.m. to Midnight
- Thurs. July 4 from 3 p.m. to Midnight
- Fri. July 5 from 6 a.m. to Midnight
- Sat. July 6 from 6 a.m. to Midnight
Adoption Center
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport open July 4
Albuquerque BioPark
Aquarium, Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach, & Zoo open July 4
Albuquerque Museum
Balloon Museum
Golf Courses
Swimming Pools
Close at 5 p.m. July 4, Cesar Chavez and Wells Park Spray Pads Closed all day
Tennis Facilities
Trash & Recycling
Trash will be collected July 4
Trash Drop Off
Freedom 4th at Balloon Fiesta Park
Thursday, July 4, 3-10 p.m.
Celebrate our country's Independence Day with the brightest firework show in the state, food, local beer in The Cantina, and children activities during a free, family-friendly event!
Entertainment Schedule
- 4 p.m.- Denankius
- 5:15 p.m.- Second 2 Last
- 6:30 p.m.- The Memphis P Tails
- 7:30 p.m.- 4th of July Ceremony
- 7:45p.m.- Michael Ray
- 9:15 p.m.- Fireworks
All parking at Balloon Fiesta Park is $10 per vehicle.
Park & Ride is available from the Northwest Transit Center or Coronado Mall.
Firework Safety
Follow Albuquerque Fire Rescue's firework safety tips and rules.
Pet Safety
View tips to protect pets from potential harm during the Fourth of July festivities.
Report Illegal Fireworks
Report illegal fireworks in your neighborhood with online firework reporting, on the ABQ311 mobile app, or by calling 311. Please provide the exact address you are reporting when possible. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS (2677).