July 4, 2025

Noon to Midnight

James Rooney Memorial Park

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 4 Noon to Midnight – Vendors, Activities, & More (Schedule subject to change)

• 12 pm – 5 pm Leadership Fort Stockton Car Show
• 12 pm – 8 pm DJ
• 12 pm – 8 pm Bingo in Large Community Hall Class of 2026
• 12 pm – 8 pm Flag Retirement Ceremonies Historic Fort Stockton Living History Unit
• 1 pm – Hot Dog Eating Contest (Pit #4) Fort Stockton Rotary Club
• 3 pm – Watermelon Eating Contest (Pit #4)
• 5 pm – Ice Cream Eating Contest (Pit #4) Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce
• 8 pm – Midnight – LIVE Music with Rick Ruiz and A Few Too Many sponsored by the Fort Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau
• City of Fort Stockton Fireworks Display at dark

PARTY LIKE A PATRIOT PARADE: Organized by Crystal Rivera
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 3RD AT 5PM Click here to register
Parade will be at 10 am, starting in the parking lot of the Visitor Center (1000 E Railroad Ave) and going south on Main Street, ending at Rooney Park.

VENDORS: There will be a dedicated area for vendors, but space is NOT reserved. It’s first come, first served! Registration for vendor space is not required. Ensure you have any required permits from the City of Fort Stockton. Vendors may set up anytime after 8 am on July 4. The vendor area is between the island and the tennis courts.

Honor the Stars and Stripes:
Proper Flag Disposal and a Call to Ceremony

Our nation’s flag is a powerful symbol of liberty, justice, and the American spirit. It represents our values and is displayed with pride. But what should you do when your cherished flag becomes tattered, worn, or faded? Storing it away or discarding it improperly does not honor the respect it deserves.

According to the U.S. Flag Code, when a flag is no longer fit for display, it should be retired in a dignified and respectful manner, preferably by burning. This solemn act, often part of a public ceremony, ensures that the flag is honored in its end.

We invite you to give your worn-out flag the respectful retirement it deserves. The Historic Fort Stockton Living History Unit will hold official flag retirement ceremonies at Rooney Park on July 4th. This event is an opportunity to join your community in a time-honored tradition that pays tribute to our nation’s most revered symbol.

Please bring your tattered, faded, or torn flags to the ceremony. Join us in this solemn and important act of respect for our nation’s flag.

Other groups and organizations are planning additional activities throughout the park. We will update this page with details when we have them.

Help make this celebration even better by getting YOUR group or organization involved! Contact the Chamber if you would like to set up tournaments or activities:
(432) 336-2264, or come by 1000 E Railroad Ave