7 July 2026

Congratulations, Sonam!

You Just Won a Nintendo Switch 2!

We love giving back to our Fort Bliss community and for America's 250th, you showed up in a big way!

During our Pop Goes the Fort celebration, you signed up to stay connected with us through our newsletter. Your support, your energy, and your commitment to this community mean everything.

And today, we get to share the fun part...

Congratulations, Sonam! You're the winner of a brand‑new Nintendo Switch 2!

Thank you for being part of Fort Bliss, and welcome to our Better at Bliss Bulletin! Be on the lookout for more giveaways!

Stay in the Know: SMS is Now Available!

Never miss out on the fun again! Fort Bliss MWR is excited to introduce a brand-new way to stay connected with SMS text alerts straight to your phone!

We know how busy life can get, and important event details can easily slip through the cracks. That's why we're making it easier than ever to stay in the loop on the events that matter most to you and your family.

Signing up is quick, easy, and completely free. Once you're subscribed, you'll get text alerts for major upcoming events happening across Fort Bliss... keeping you connected to the community, without having to dig for information.

Ready to sign up? CLICK HERE.



Here at Fort Bliss MWR, We're always looking for ways to make it easier for our Fort Bliss community to stay connected!

We can't wait to see you at our next event!

America's 250th Birthday:

A Celebration to Remember

Pop Goes the Fort once again delivered an unforgettable Independence Day celebration, welcoming more than 20,000 Soldiers, Families, and members of the El Paso community to Biggs Park for an evening of patriotism, entertainment, and family fun!

Fort Bliss MWR opened up the splash pad for the first time at Pop Goes the Fort! We also had a variety of food trucks, inflatables, and concert performances from Fort Bliss' 1AD Band, Krsytall Poppin, Hot Chelle Rae, and our headliner Chris Young! We ended the night with the largest and longest fireworks display across Fort Bliss and El Paso!

These events can't happen without our incredible sponsors and and we want to thank them for their continued support: USAA, GECU, First Command, Texas Roadhouse - Fort Bliss, Armed Forces Bank, Stovall's Hotels, Freedom Crossing, Telemundo, Destination El Paso, Army Substance Abuse Program, Charlie Clark Nissan, and Serenity Services, along with the volunteers, emergency responders, service members and MWR staff who made the night a success.

But the celebration didn't stop at Pop Goes the Fort. We celebrated the whole week with events between 28 June and 4 July before the finale at the Convention Center Plaza with our friends at Destination El Paso!

Together, the weeklong celebrations showcased the Borderland at its best, further proving that Fort Bliss is El Paso and El Paso is Fort Bliss. With Fort Bliss' status as the #1 Installation in the Army and El Paso's status as the #1 Big City to live in 2026-2027, the message is clear: one community, one celebration, unstoppable together!

Want to check out the photos from Pop Goes the Fort? Click HERE.

Save the Date for Oktoberfest 2026!

Oktoberfest is returning to Fort Bliss this September FOR FREE! Fort Bliss' Oktoberfest is bringing an authentic German celebration filled with great food, lively entertainment, and festive traditions to Biggs Park.

Guests 18 and older can join the celebration 18 - 19 September from 6pm - 12am for two evenings of German cuisine, traditional brews, live music, and festive atmosphere! The celebration continues with Family Day on Sunday, 20 September from 11am - 3pm, offering fun for guests of all ages.

Enjoy German favorites alongside live entertainment from Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express, an Oktoberfest tradition. The German Air Force Schuhplattlers will also perform the spirited Bavarian folk dance, which is known for its rhythmic foot stomping, clapping, and audience engagement.

Oktoberfest is open to the public! Want to bring a few friends or family members without installation access? Get them registered for a Community Access Pass today online or at the Visitor Center at Buffalo Soldier/Chaffee Gate!

Mark Your Calendar for Our Upcoming Events!

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

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