Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
There will be several celebrations in the area Wednesday in celebration of Independence Day:
What: Annual Smoke on the Water Fireworks Display
When: 2 p.m. live music, 8:45 p.m. fireworks
Where: Greene Acres Park, Clovis
Cost: Free
Parking: Around park. Portions of 21st, Main and Mitchell streets will be closed starting at 1 p.m.
Food venders: yes
Alcohol allowed: no
Personal fireworks: no
Fundraising update: The Smoke on the Water fireworks fund was at approximately $20,000 Monday afternoon. The goal is $25,000.
Event history: Smoke on the Water was started by Taco Box's Tom Martin in 1995. Since 2007, local broadcasters Rooney and Moon and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce present the show.
Schedule of events:
2 p.m. — Live music begins on the main stage. (Six local bands)
8 p.m. — Will Banister and the Mulberry Band takes the main stage.
8:45 p.m. — Fireworks start
Information: Morgan at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce at 763-3435.
Portales fireworks display
When: 4 p.m. activities start; 9 p.m. fireworks
Where: West of Greyhound Arena.
Cost: Free
Parking: Arena parking lot
Food venders: yes
Prohibited: Alcohol, personal fireworks
Information contact: Karl Terry 356-8541
Event schedule
4 p.m. — Activities begin with food vendors and DJ music.
5:15 p.m. — Fusion Funk will perform in costume.
6 p.m. — Everyday Mustache takes stage.
7:15 p.m. —Fusion Funk performs, Andy Mason and Don Thomas will take over the stage until the fireworks begin.
9 p.m. — Fireworks begin.
What: Fort Sumner fireworks display
When 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Sumner Lake
Cost: Regular entrance fee
Viewing area: Eastside shore
Food vendors: No
Alcohol allowed: Yes
Personal fireworks: No
Contact: Raymond Drake 575-355-2541
What: Muleshoe July 4th celebration
When: 10 a.m. (CDT) parade, Fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Where: Fireworks are at the new city park
Cost: Free
Alcohol allowed: No
Personal fireworks: No
Event schedule
Parade — 10 a.m., Main Street
Senior citizen brisket dinner — 11a.m.-2 p.m., adults $8 children 10 and under $5.
Hot dog eating contest — 11 a.m., courthouse
Car show — begins after the parade. Call Todd at 806-336-5422 for more information.
Kids games, booths and entertainment — 7 p.m., city park
Weather forecast for Wednesday: Partly sunny with the highs in the lower 90s during the day, turning partly cloudy in the evening with overnight lows in the mid-60s, according to Amanda Martin, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. Chance of precipitation is 10 percent.
Five patriotic songs Rooney Moon Broadcasting will play for the Smoke on the Water fireworks soundtrack on Q101.5 FM:
Why a red, white and blue flag?: White signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; Blue, vigilance, perseverance, and justice. — Source: http://www.usflag.org
