Head to Albuquerque for Independence Day when the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation hosts the Red, White, and Balloons 4th of July celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. on the Balloon Museum lawn. This family-friendly event offers outstanding views of the Freedom 4th fireworks display from the museum grounds. Before the fireworks start, you and the family can enjoy fun lawn activities.
The celebration will feature live summer music by Entourage Jazz and DJ Malik on the lawn, followed by a balloon glow (weather permitting). The Freedom 4th Fireworks will kick off around 9 p.m., offering attendees a fantastic view from the Balloon Museum. Additionally, a summer marketplace will showcase local artisans and products, including festive light-up items available for purchase at the Balloon Museum Shoppe to mark the 4th of July.
You can bring your own food for a picnic on the lawn or purchase meals from the available food trucks. If you buy lawn tickets, you can bring your own chairs and picnic blankets or even reserve a cabana tent or table through the museum.
Ticket Prices:
- General admission: $30 for adults 17 and over, $10 for youths aged 10–16, and free for children under 10.
- Lawn “Sweet Seats” are $50 per guest and include a reserved Adirondack chair, a glass of Lescombes sparkling wine, and patriotic cookies from ABQ Sweet Spot, courtesy of Lowes.
- For other ticket prices, including catered indoor seating, a lawn table for 10 or a lawn cabana, visit the ticket page on the museum website.
The Red, White, and Balloons event is a key fundraiser for the Balloon Museum Foundation, with 40 percent of the ticket cost being a donation to support new exhibitions, educational programs, and mission-related operations. Visit the About page to learn more about the museum and the foundation.
This article is sponsored by
the Anderson Abruzzo
International Balloon museum foundation
