Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 3-10 p.m. | Balloon Fiesta Park

Join the City of Albuquerque and bring the family to Balloon Fiesta Park to celebrate our country’s Independence Day. The brightest firework show in the state following a concert with local bands and national headliner Michael Ray. Gates open at 3 p.m. for this free event.

National Headliner

Michael Ray

Forged on the small stages of Florida’s rural communities, Michael Ray has created an impressive foundation. With four No. 1 songs including RIAA Platinum-certified “Think a Little Less,” RIAA Platinum-certified “Whiskey And Rain,” RIAA Gold-certified “Kiss You in the Morning,” RIAA Gold-certified “One That Got Away” – plus “Get to You” and “Her World Or Mine” brings his tally to four RIAA Gold-certified singles. He has garnered over 2 Billion global streams, over 650,000 album equivalents and over 150 million YouTube views, he is a true country star who’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry 73 times. Looking to expand his sound, Ray sought out CMA Album of the Year Award-winning producer Michael Knox. The pair have taken his brand of country to a new level for Dive Bars & Broken Hearts, Ray’s six-song EP available now via Warner Music Nashville, featuring current single and haunting duet “Spirits and Demons” with Meghan Patrick, a two-time Canadian Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year. Currently on the road headlining shows through the summer, he’s taking his music where it matters: to the people.

Entertainment Schedule

• 4 p.m.- DeNankius (Variety)
• 5:15 p.m.- Second 2 Last (Variety)
• 6:30 p.m.- The Memphis P Tails (Blues/ Funk)
• 7:30 p.m.- 4th of July Ceremony
• 7:45p.m.- Michael Ray
• 9:15 p.m.- Fireworks