July 4th Music Under the Stars Concert at Chamizal National Memorial

Date: June 30, 2017
Contact: Anne Doherty-Stephan, 915-532-7273

The National Park Service is pleased to continue its long-running partnership with the City of El Paso’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) to host the annual Music Under the Stars concerts during the month of July. The concerts hosted at the Memorial will start with the Independence Day celebration and concert by Neon Circus on Tuesday, July 4 beginning at 7 pm. Concerts continue the following three Sundays, July 9, 16, and 23 beginning at 7:30 pm on each of these dates.

Superintendent Sanchez also reminds concert-goers and other park visitors of the following rules for safe and fun family events at the Memorial:

• No outside alcohol is permitted from June 1-August 31 each year; there will be park-authorized vendors selling alcohol, food, and other refreshments during concerts. All coolers and ice chests are subject to search. Please be sure to have a designated driver and remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated in the summer heat.

• No pets are allowed on concert days for the safety of the animals as well as park visitors.

• Glass containers are never permitted on the grounds.

• No personal fireworks are allowed on the grounds.

• Grills are not permitted in the concert area surrounding the amphitheater but are allowed in other areas of the park. Please dispose of coals only in designated containers.

• Running, kicking, and throwing games as well as bicycling and smoking are not permitted in the concert area but are allowed in other areas of the park.

• Shade structures and umbrellas are permitted in the concert area but must be taken down before the concert begins.

• Chairs and blankets are welcomed.

Thank you for your consideration of other visitors. We look forward to seeing you!

For the complete 2017 Music Under the Stars season schedule and to find information about fireworks and parking and shuttle options, please refer to the MCAD website, www.elpasoartsandculture.org, or call 915-212-0110.

To find out more about events and general visitor information for Chamizal National Memorial, please visit our Plan Your Visit pages or call 915-532-7273.