COMMUNITY News:

Announcing the exciting return of the community Independence Day Children’s parade and Carnival in White Rock, NM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a flag ceremony performed by the JROTC, and children’s parade around the block, led by the Los Alamos Police and Fire department. Children are invited to festively decorate their bikes, trikes, strollers, wagons, scooters, etc. and join the parade!

A free carnival on the back lawn of the church follows the parade with popcorn, snow cones, and cotton candy for all. There will be carnival games with prizes such as a fishing booth and a bean bag toss, face painting, pop-a-shot, as well as a dunk tank, and a bubble pit and other large inflatables.

This tradition began over 40 years ago as a small family neighborhood celebration in White Rock and has grown to involve around 1000 people. Everyone is invited to come, participate, and feel the spirit of our great country as we celebrate the 250th Birthday of the U.S.A.