The Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza at the New Mexico Museum of Space History is set to begin at approximately 9:15 pm Wednesday, July 4th. Through the combined efforts of the Museum, International Space Hall of Fame Foundation and the City of Alamogordo, Atlas Enterprises of Fort Worth, Texas, will light up the night sky for this patriotic celebration.

Members of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation, museum volunteers and staff, along with friends of the museum will be invited to attend the event on the grounds of the Museum. Randall Hayes, Museum Director, said, "The invitation to attend our annual fireworks display is probably one of the favorite benefits of Foundation members. It's a wonderful evening of family relaxation and you can't get any better seats to the show!" Those with VIP parking passes pack up their car with friends, family, lawn chairs and dinner, then settle in on the Museum grounds for the choreographed show. Parking is limited at the event. Those who receive VIP passes and are unable to use them are requested to return them to the museum. Passes are non-transferrable.

As in years past, music for the program will be carried live on KZZX Radio, 105.5 FM, through the support of Burt Broadcasting. "We certainly appreciate the assistance of Burt Broadcasting each year for the Fireworks Extravaganza," commented Hayes. "The event is much easier for the general public to enjoy when they can tune in to the same music we're hearing on site."

The Museum grounds will be closed to the public following the 5:00 pm movie at the Clyde W. Tombaugh Omnimax Theater. Because of safety concerns, the general public is not permitted to remain on the Museum grounds during the Fireworks Extravaganza. Only those with Museum VIP Parking Passes will be allowed onto Museum property after the grounds are closed beginning at 7:00 pm. However, the show may be viewed from almost anywhere in the city.

The New Mexico Museum of Space History is a division of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information on Museum related activities or on how you can become a member of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation, call (575)437-2840 or toll free 1-877-333-6589.