Come celebrate America's birthday with the biggest parade in New Mexico! Gather your friends, decorate your float or vehicle, and help us fill the streets with red, white, and blue.

Vendors in Brandenburg Park will be part of the experience July 3–5, and the main festivities continue on July 4 with the parade in the morning, followed by the Red River Chamber’s Celebration in the Park. This page is your go-to source for the most important 4th of July details in Red River, including parade timing, registration, and park celebration information.

If you are looking for 4th of July events in Red River, NM, start your day with the July 4 parade. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m., and the parade lineup starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp on the south side of NM 578, where participants will check in with Town staff and Chamber volunteers who you'll find wearing bright colored vests on the south side of the road.

After the parade, head to Brandenburg Park for a family-friendly Fourth of July Celebration in The Park hosted by the Red River Chamber. The Celebration in the Park runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and features music, face painting, community fun, and Old-Fashioned Family Games in partnership with the Red River Community House from noon - 2:00 p.m.

Whether you are planning a holiday weekend getaway or deciding where to celebrate in the mountains, Red River offers a classic small-town Fourth of July experience with parade traditions, park festivities, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Check this page first for the clearest overview of the parade and Celebration in the Park in Red River, New Mexico.