Santa Fe’s Fourth of July Fireworks and Drone Celebration
Santa Fe's Fourth of July Fireworks and Drone Celebration
Santa Fe’s biggest Independence Day celebration yet is coming to Franklin E. Miles Park. This year we mark America’s 250th Birthday with a first-ever drone show, a full professional fireworks display, live music, food trucks, and a wide-open grassy field for the whole family. Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe in partnership with the City of Santa Fe. Bring your Blankets, Lawn Chairs and Family for this Celebration.
It's free, it's fun , it's family -friendly, and its bigger than ever for America's 250th. Park open at 4pm
Schedule of Events
EARLY EVENING
Park Opens to the Public
Vendors, music, and family activities begin.
~8:00 PM
Entertainment Begins
Pre-show programming on the main stage.
~9:30 PM
Sky Elements Drone Show
400 drones • First-ever in Santa Fe.
~9:45 PM
Professional Fireworks
Licensed pyrotechnicians • 2.5″ max shell.
~10:00 PM
Dispersal Begins
Shuttle service and checkpoints active. Franklin E. Miles Park offers roughly six times the parking of the old mall site — plus free shuttle service to keep things moving. Arrive early, park smart, and let us bring you to the celebration.
Free Shuttle Service- Continuous runs 6:00–11:00 PM from three locations:
-Santa Fe High School (south lot)
-Milagro Middle School (main lot)
-Midtown Campus (west lot)
Where to Park
Free parking across multiple lots surrounding the park. Follow signage and traffic control to designated areas; please don’t park on residential streets.
Arrive Early
Gates open in the early evening. Roads near the park see temporary closures during peak windows — give yourself extra time.
Date/Time: Friday, July 4, 2026; 4:00pm-10:30pm
Location: Franklin E. Miles Park,1027 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe,NM
Event Information
Location: Franklin E. Miles Park, 1027 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe,NM
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Cost: FREE Admission
Recommended Lodging
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
Tranquility, serenity, and breathtaking natural beauty greet you at this luxurious resort, dramatically set against the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Stay in an elegant casita and savor the acclaimed cuisine at Terra, the resort's five-star restaurant. Devote the day to wellness and rejuvenation in the renowned spa, with treatments inspired by New Mexico's high-desert mystic energies. Located just a few minutes drive from downtown Santa Fe, Rancho Encantado offers a private sanctuary from which to enjoy the treasures of Santa Fe County.
Cities of Gold Hotel
Just north of Santa Fe, this comfortable hotel features Sangre de Cristo
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