May 11, 2026

The Countdown is On: 2 Months Until...

For your experience at Biggs Park to be stress-free and full of fun on 27 June, here's everything you need to know so you can start planning for the biggest event of the year:

*What's on the Agenda:

*This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.*

• Gates open @ 4pm
• Opening Performance by 1AD Band
• Performance by Krystall Poppin
• Performance by Hot Chelle Rae
• Commander's Remarks & A Cappella National Anthem
• Performance by Headliner Chris Young
• One of the largest fireworks displays in El Paso is at Fort Bliss!

Safety Wristbands

We want you to be able to focus on the fun without worry, which is why children ages 12 and under are required to wear a safety wristband to enter Biggs Park. These wristbands help reunite children with their parents quickly if they become separated during the event.

Starting Monday, 1 June, wristbands will be available during regular operating hours at:

• LTS inside Freedom Crossing (1611 Marshall Rd)
• Biggs Park (11388 Sgt Major Blvd)
• Parent Central (1743 Victory Ave)

Wristbands will also be available on the day of the event!

Community Access Pass

Have family visiting from out of town who want to join the fun? Make sure they grab a Community Access Pass before the big day online or by visiting the Visitor Control Center at Chaffee/Buffalo Soldier Gate.

We're excited to be partnering with Destination El Paso and the City of El Paso for a week of patriotic events starting 27 June with Pop Goes the Fort and ending 4 July with America's 250th Birthday Celebration!

Be sure to follow us on Facebook/Instagram for more exciting news and giveaways for Pop Goes the Fort!

Move More, Live Better: STRONG B.A.N.D.S

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and there's no better time to commit to your health and wellness! We know that when our Soldiers, Families, Retirees & Civilians are physically and mentally fit, everyone thrives.

This month, we're proud to celebrate the 14th Anniversary of STRONG B.A.N.D.S.: Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination, and Strength. With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to set new goals, try something new, and get moving together.

Plant a Seed with the Fort Bliss Library

Summer is the perfect time to crack open a good book... and Mickelsen Community Library is making it worth your while!

We're excited to participate in the Army Family & MWR Library Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read presented by DoD MWR Libraries and sponsored by T-Mobile. Participants can join one of four reading challenges: Toddler, Kids, Teen, or Adult, and track their progress using Beanstack. Earn badges for every 180 minutes read, every event attended, and more! The more you read, the more you earn!

The Summer Reading kickoff event runs Saturday, 16 May from 10am to 5pm at Mickelsen Community Library. We're thrilled to welcome the Master Gardeners of El Paso as our special guests, and the day will be packed with storytime, crafts, and games for the whole family. Come grow something great with us!

The fun doesn't stop after kickoff. Here's what's coming up:

• 22 May at 2:15pm: Willie the Water Drop Presentation
• 29 May at 4pm: The Good Egg Storytime & Craft
• 1 June from 10am-5pm: Dinosaur Day
• 4 June at 4pm: National Cheese Day Storytime

Sign up for the 2026 Summer Reading Program today at Mickelsen Community Library (3503A Story Street) or register online HERE.

Summer flies by, and you don't want to miss a page of it. Follow the Fort Bliss Library on Facebook and stay tuned for all the fun events happening each month!

Mark Your Calendar for Our Upcoming Events!

Want the full lineup? View our full event calendar HERE.

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