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June 30, 2023

Celebrating Fourth of July, Safely

Events, Holiday Closures, Legal Fireworks Safety Tips

The Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner! The best and safest way to get into the Independence Day spirit is to attend the free professional fireworks display at the Santa Fe Place Mall on Tuesday, July 4. Event festivities begin at 4 p.m.!

Transportation Note: the Kiwanis Club will begin setting up for the event on Monday, July 3. The Arroyo de Los Chamisos Trail will be closed in either direction before the Santa Fe Place Mall to prevent public access to the fireworks zone (also known as the "hot zone") during the setup, through the event, and until safety personnel have cleared the area after the fireworks display. Pedestrians and bikers should plan to seek alternate routes during the closure.

Be Safe & Courteous If Using Fireworks

The Santa Fe Fire Department reminds community members only certain kinds of fireworks can be used within city limits. Safe, legal fireworks are defined as fireworks that have no report, do not make an explosive sound, are not self-propelling, and whose display does not extend above fifteen feet in height from the ground. Click here for details about legal vs. illegal fireworks.

Download our tip sheet for being a good neighbor if using fireworks, and keeping pets calm and safe during a fireworks display.

Holiday Closures, Trash Collection Schedule Changes

City of Santa Fe offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Closures include:

Santa Fe Municipal Court
All Recreation Centers – Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe Golf Course will be open
All Santa Fe Public Library branches – return book drops will be open
All Senior Centers
Santa Fe Trails, Santa Fe Ride, and Transit Administration office

The Parking Division will observe July 4 as a meter holiday. Patrons may park in metered zones at no charge. Meter holidays only apply to metered parking spaces. Surfaces lots and garages are still subject to fees.

Holiday Trash Collection Schedule

Residential trash and recycling collection will occur as scheduled on Monday, July 3. On Tuesday, July 4, there will be no residential collection, and collection on the remaining days of the week will occur one day later (see graphic below). Place carts curbside no later than 7 a.m. for collection.

Commercial collection will not change.

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