July 4, 2026

Noon to Midnight

James Rooney Memorial Park

Schedule of Events & Activities

Vendors, Activities, & More (Schedule subject to change)

• 9:30a Freedom Run Hosted by Lonerunner Run Club
• 9:30a Sand Volleyball
• 10a Parade Hosted by Crystal Rivera
• 10a Corn Hole Tournament Sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau
• Noon – 5p Flag Retirement Ceremonies
• Noon – Midnight Vendors & Activities
• Noon – 7p DJ Entertainment
• 1p Bingo at the Large Community Hall Hosted by Pecos County 4-H
• 2p Hot Dog Eating Contest at Pit 4 Pecos County 4-H
• 4p Ice Cream Eating Contest at Pit 4 TNMP
• 6p Watermelon Eating Contest at Pit 4 Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce
• 7p-Sundown Live Music with Lee Mathis and the Brutally Handsome Sponsored by Fort Stockton CVB
• 10p National Anthem By Rita Chapuchina
• Fireworks at Dark by the City of Fort Stockton
• 10:15p-Midnight Live Music with Rita Chapuchina y Amino Sponsored by Fort Stockton CVB

PARTY LIKE A PATRIOT PARADE: Organized by Crystal Rivera
Details are not official – more information will be posted when we receive it!
Tentative: 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. The parking area in front of Pit #4 is NOT available for vendors.

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!
Send your activity, tournament, or event details and posters/flyers to membership@fortstockton.org,
or call the Chamber at (432) 336-2264