Ticket feature: Clovis, Portales July 4th events set
Portales and Clovis area residents won’t be short on options for celebrating July 4th this year.
Clovis festivities at Greene Acres Park begin at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Anyone not wanting to wait until July 4 to celebrate can join in with Portales’ Smokin’ 3rd Bash 3 p.m. Friday at Greyhound Arena.
Both events include live music, food vendors, arts and crafts and children’s games.
The third annual Matt 25 Boat Races begins at 3 p.m in the Clovis celebration.
Also, people can join a ranger from 7 -10 p.m. Saturday at Oasis State Park for an evening nature walk along the newly-filled three-acre pond.
Ute Lake State Park hosts a prism of lights reflected over Ute Lake during Fireworks at Play, presented by the Logan Chamber of Commerce. Call 575-487-2284 for information.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park is marking the holiday with a special edition of the musical drama Texas at 8:30 p.m. Saturday with extra fireworks and free admission to the park. Call 806-488-2227 for information.
| Smokin’ Third of July Bash in Portales | Smoke on the Water in Clovis | ||||
| 3 p.m. | — | Vendors open | 2 p.m. | — | Vendors open |
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Michael Thompson | — | Sharon Dickson | ||
| 3:45 p.m. | — | Pre Ordained | 3 p.m. | — | Andy Mason and Don Thomas |
| 4:30 p.m. | — | Violent Saint | — | Boat races begin | |
| 5:15 p.m. | — | The Dibbs | 4 p.m. | — | Keeson Bell |
| 6 p.m. | — | Michael Gomez and DJ C Ministries | 5 p.m. | — | Thousand Year Reign |
| 6:45 p.m. | — | War of Contrition | 6 p.m. | — | Forlorn Hope Band |
| 7:30 p.m. | — | Micah Short | 7 p.m. | — | Mark Kelley |
| 8:15 p.m. | — | Steve Davis | 8 p.m. | — | Charla Corn |
| 9 p.m. | — | Fireworks display | 8:45 p.m. | — | Fireworks display |
