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