Lovingtonโs 4th of July Celebration!
๐ Join Us for Lovingtonโs 4th of July Celebration! ๐บ๐ธ
Come enjoy a full day of fun at Chaparral Park with tournaments, vendors, food, prizes, and family-friendly activities! From basketball, volleyball, cornhole, and dodgeball to our Fishing Derby and the Worldโs Greatest Lizard Race โ thereโs something for everyone!
๐ Location: Chaparral Park & various sites around Lovington
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Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2025
๐ Time: All-day festivities beginning at 7:00 AM
Donโt miss out on the action โ register for your favorite events today!
๐ Sand Volleyball Tournament
Host: NM Prodigy Volleyball Club
Entry Fee: $120 per team (Cash or Money Order)
Format: 6 on 6, Co-Ed (3 male / 3 female), max 8 per roster
Start Time: 8:30 AM (2 sets to 25; best of 3 in bracket play)
Deadline: Must be registered by July 4th at 7:30 AM
Contact: Melissa Soto โ 575-631-0531
๐ 4th of July Car Show
Location: Chaparral Park
Set-Up Time: 7:00 AM โ 11:00 AM
Event Time: 11:00 AM โ 4:00 PM
Judging: 4:00 PM
Entry Fees: $20 per car | $10 per motorcycle
Categories:
Classic
Hot Rod
Low Rider
Square Body
Motorcycles
Under Construction
Details:
Raffle tickets for all entries
Register online, at the Chamber, or on-site
๐ฅ Cornhole Tournament
Location: Lovington Skate Park
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Format: Blind Draw, 5 board sets
Entry Fee: $10 per person
Details:
Teams are randomly drawn
Trophies and cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
๐คพ Dodgeball Tournament
Time:
Sign-ups at 12:00 PM
Tournament from 1:00โ2:00 PM
Details:Open to all ages and skill levels
Hosted & Sponsored by: State Farm, Susana Salcido
๐ Basketball Tournament
Host: Trustpoint Promotions & Brand Marketing
Entry Fee: $100 per team
Categories (as of July 3, 2025):
U9 (8 & under)
U11 (9โ10)
U14 (11โ13)
U18 (14โ17)
Adult (18+)
Register: Online via Chamber website
Lovington Annual
4th of July
Fishing Derby
๐ฃ Fishing Derby
Location: Chaparral Park
Date & Time: July 4th, 2025 | Registration at 7:00 AM | Ceremony at 8:00 AM | Fishing from 7:30 AMโ11:00 AM
Age Categories:
3โ7 years
8โ11 years
12โ17 years
Details:
Bring your own rod, reel, tackle, and bait
12+ must have a valid NM Game and Fish license
One fishing pole per participant
Winners must be present to receive prizes
Raffles and giveaways are for registered contestants only
Contact: John Hart โ 575-631-1947
๐ Worldโs Greatest Lizard Race
Location: Lovington Chamber of Commerce, 100 W. Central, Suite C
Time: 7:00 PM
Details:
Bring your fastest lizard or cheer from the sidelines. Open to all ages.
Contact: lovingtonchamber.org | 575-396-5311
๐ Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo Parade
Hosted by the Lovington Chamber of Commerce
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Saturday, August 2, 2025
๐ 10:00 AM
๐ Downtown Lovington
Join us for one of Lovingtonโs most beloved traditionsโthe annual Fair & Rodeo Parade! The event brings together community members, local organizations, rodeo royalty, bands, and more in a festive celebration leading up to the weeklong Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo.
๐ Parade Route & Lineup Details

Line-Up Locations:
โญ General Line-Up: Wildcat Stadium Parking Lot (9th & W Ave R, by Brian Urlacher Event Center)
๐ด Horses: Bobโs Parking Lot (Corner of 9th & Ave D)
๐บ Marching Bands: Ave D Park
Parade Route:
Parade entries will travel north on 9th Street, take a right onto Ave D, then left on Main Street, and end at Jefferson.
๐ How to Participate
Parade entries are now open! Floats, performers, clubs, businesses, and school groups are all encouraged to join.
Contact the Lovington Chamber of Commerce to register:
๐ (575) 396-5311
๐ง director@lovingtonchamber.org
๐ 100 W Central Ave, Suite C, Lovington, NM 88260
๐ Make a Day of It!
Stick around after the parade for more Fair & Rodeo festivities, including food, rides, livestock shows, and entertainment at the Lea County Fairgrounds.
Letโs come together to kick off fair week with fun, pride, and community spirit!
Weโll see you August 2nd at 10AM!