Lovingtonโ€™s 4th of July Celebration!

๐ŸŽ† Join Us for Lovingtonโ€™s 4th of July Celebration! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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 Worldโ€™s Greatest Lizard Race โ€” thereโ€™s something for everyone!

๐Ÿ“ Location: Chaparral Park & various sites around Lovington
๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, July 4th, 2025
๐Ÿ•˜ Time: All-day festivities beginning at 7:00 AM

Donโ€™t miss out on the action โ€” register for your favorite events today!

๐Ÿ 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

๐Ÿš— 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

๐ŸฅŽ 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

๐Ÿคพ Dodgeball Tournament

Time:

  • Sign-ups at 12:00 PM

  • Tournament from 1:00โ€“2:00 PM
    Details:

  • Open to all ages and skill levels

  • Hosted & Sponsored by: State Farm, Susana Salcido

๐Ÿ€ Basketball Tournament

Host: Trustpoint Promotions & Brand Marketing
Entry Fee: $100 per team
Categories (as of July 3, 2025):

  • U9 (8 & under)

  • U11 (9โ€“10)

  • U14 (11โ€“13)

  • U18 (14โ€“17)

  • Adult (18+)

Register: Online via Chamber website

Lovington Annual

4th of July

Fishing Derby

๐ŸŽฃ Fishing Derby

Location: Chaparral Park
Date & Time: July 4th, 2025 | Registration at 7:00 AM | Ceremony at 8:00 AM | Fishing from 7:30 AMโ€“11:00 AM
Age Categories:

  • 3โ€“7 years

  • 8โ€“11 years

  • 12โ€“17 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

๐Ÿ Worldโ€™s 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

๐ŸŽ‰ Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo Parade

Hosted by the Lovington Chamber of Commerce
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, August 2, 2025
๐Ÿ•™ 10:00 AM
๐Ÿ“ Downtown Lovington

Join us for one of Lovingtonโ€™s most beloved traditionsโ€”the 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.

๐Ÿ“ Parade Route & Lineup Details

![Parade Route Map](attachment:/mnt/data/Parade Route.png)

  • Line-Up Locations:

    • โญ General Line-Up: Wildcat Stadium Parking Lot (9th & W Ave R, by Brian Urlacher Event Center)

    • ๐Ÿด Horses: Bobโ€™s Parking Lot (Corner of 9th & Ave D)

    • ๐ŸŽบ 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.

๐Ÿ“ 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:
๐Ÿ“ž (575) 396-5311
๐Ÿ“ง director@lovingtonchamber.org
๐Ÿ“ 100 W Central Ave, Suite C, Lovington, NM 88260

๐ŸŽŠ 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.

Letโ€™s come together to kick off fair week with fun, pride, and community spirit!
Weโ€™ll see you August 2nd at 10AM!