Thousands gather at Balloon Fiesta Park for Freedom Fourth

Thousands celebrate 4th of July at Freedom Fourth event

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's the biggest 4th of July celebration in Albuquerque, the "Freedom Fourth" show at Balloon Fiesta Park. For some, the celebration is a family tradition. "To me, 4th of July means spending time with my family," said Isaiah Chavez. "Especially the family I have out here in town, because I don't get to see them all that often, so it's always a time I get to treasure." Story continues below Crime: ‘They are the driver…

Thousands celebrate freedom at VB Oceanfront

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — People packed the Oceanfront beginning at sunrise this Fourth of July. It was very crowded, but folks were making the best of it— they drove down from all over to claim their square foot of sand.People said they saw more tents and umbrellas this year on the beach, making it look even more crowded, with many out playing games, building sandcastles or just playing in the water. As the day went on, the parking situatio…

Thousands gather at Balloon Fiesta Park for Freedom Fourth

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Thousands of New Mexicans are already at Balloon Fiesta Park to celebrate the Fourth of July and enjoy the city’s fireworks show later tonight. At the park, there’s live music, bounce houses, free face painting, and even a rock climbing wall. City officials say the fireworks show will be 25 minutes long. It’s expected to begin at 9:15 p.m. – and the city reportedly spent $80,000 on it. Click on the video above for more. T…

Thousands flock to the Spokane River to celebrate the Fourth, freedom, family and friends

Cierra Paz and her friend Jana D’Lerma sat in a pair of lawn chairs on the bank of the Spokane River at Gateway Regional Park Thursday afternoon, basking in the sunlight.