City of Eagle Pass to Host 4th of July Parade and Stars and Stripes Jam Concert
By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022
The City of Eagle Pass, Texas is hosting a myriad of fun-filled events for America’s 4th of July Independence Day Celebration, featuring a Parade through downtown Eagle Pass at 10 a.m. and a star-studded jam concert at Shelby Park on the banks of the Rio Grande from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m.
The City of Eagle Pass Parks and Recreation Department cordially invites all Eagle Passans and neighbors from Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, Del Rio, Brackettville, Uvalde, La Pryor, Batesville, Crystal City, Carrizo Springs, Big Wells, Asherton, Catarina, Quemado, El Indio, Laredo, Pearsall, Devine, Lytle, Natalia, Encinal, Dilley, and south Texas to come celebrate the 4th of July in Eagle Pass.
All persons, schools, bands, organizations, groups, and entities interested in marching in the 4th of July Parade should register at the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, located at the Multi-Purpose Center, 480 S. Adams Street, Eagle Pass, Texas, Telephone No. (830) 773-4343.
Likewise, everyone wishing to sponsor a food, refreshment, or other booth at the 4th of July Star and Stripes Jam Concert at Shelby Park should register and pay a fee at the City’s Parks and Recreation Department Office. Food, refreshment, and fun activities’ booths will be available for the entire family at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass.
The 4th of July Stars and Stripes Jam Concert will feature recording music artists Elida Reyna, Bobby Pulido, Los Garcia Brothers (4 Vatos Locos), and other local bands. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and a 4th of July Ceremony will be held at 9:30 p.m. and huge fireworks display will be held at 10 p.m. in honor of America’s 246th Independence Day Anniversary. Following the fireworks, live music will resume.
All City of Eagle Pass 4th of July Events are family-oriented and are free of admission except for booth rental fees. Y’all come on down and celebrate the 4th of July in Eagle Pass.
