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Area residents can watch July 4 fireworks Friday in Portales and Saturday in Clovis.

Portales and Clovis area residents won’t be short on options for celebrating July 4th this year.

Clovis festivities at Greene Acres Park begin at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Anyone not wanting to wait until July 4 to celebrate can join in with Portales’ Smokin’ 3rd Bash, 3 p.m. Friday.

Both events include live music, food vendors, arts and crafts and children’s games.

The third annual Matt 25 Boat Races begins at 3 p.m in the Clovis celebration.

Also, people can join a ranger from 7 -10 p.m. Saturday at Oasis State Park for an evening nature walk along the newly-filled three-acre pond.

Ute Lake State Park hosts a prism of lights reflected over Ute Lake during Fireworks at Play, presented by the Logan Chamber of Commerce. Call 575-487-2284 for information.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is marking the holiday with a special edition of the musical drama Texas at 8:30 p.m. Saturday with extra fireworks and free admission to the park. Call 806-488-2227 for information.

Smokin’ Third of July Bash in Portales Smoke on the Water in Clovis
3 p.m. — Vendors open 2 p.m. — Vendors open

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 Michael Thompson
— Sharon Dickson
3:45 p.m. — Pre Ordained 3 p.m. — Andy Mason and Don Thomas
4:30 p.m. — Violent Saint
— Boat races begin
5:15 p.m. — The Dibbs 4 p.m. — Keeson Bell
6 p.m. — Michael Gomez and DJ C Ministries 5 p.m. — Thousand Year Reign
6:45 p.m. — War of Contrition 6 p.m. — Forlorn Hope Band
7:30 p.m. — Micah Short 7 p.m. — Mark Kelley
8:15 p.m. — Steve Davis 8 p.m. — Charla Corn
9 p.m. — Fireworks display 8:45 p.m. — Fireworks display