City of Santa Fe Free July 4th Celebration at Franklin E. Park

The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, in partnership with the City of Santa Fe, will host a free public Fourth of July celebration at Franklin E. Miles Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday — the nation’s semiquincentennial. Headlining the night is a Sky Elements drone show. Sky Elements, holder of 12 Guinness World Records and operator of the largest drone fleet in the United States. The drone show will be followed by a professional fireworks display choreographed and fired by licensed pyrotechnicians from Fireworks by Western. Free designated parking and tailgating are available in the state lot just north of the park and at the Midtown campus lot. Three local bands – Lumpy, Lumbros, and Say When- will light up the fun and numerous food vendors will be onsite. The drone show and fireworks will begin at dusk, approximately 9:25 p.m., weather permitting.