4th of July Celebration – Fun on Historic 1st Street

July 4, 2025Location: Historic 1st Street – 1st Street, 87740 Raton, NM USA Vendors, Live Entertainment with contests and games for kids. Starts at 12:00pm and goes until 6:00pm If you would like to be a vendor please complete the Vendor Application. 2025 Vendor Application  July 4th Parade starts at 1:30pm; No Theme, Just think […]

Gate City Music Festival

August 30, 2025 – August 31, 2025 10:00 am – 11:00 pmLocation: Historic 1st Street – 1st Street, 87740 Raton, NM USA The Historic Shuler Theater – 131 N 2nd St., 8740 Raton, NM USA Ready for the Annual Gate City Music Festival? Nestled against the mesas of the southern Rockies along the Santa Fe Trail, Raton, […]

Festival of Lights

November 29, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmLocation: Historic 1st Street – 1st Street, 87740 Raton, NM USA Ripley Park – 313 N 2nd St., 87740 Raton, NM USA Static parade of floats decorated for the Christmas Holiday on Historic 1st Street between Rio Grande Ave. and Clark Ave. directly following the City Christmas Tree […]

Great Blocks Press Release

December 10, 2019 10:45 amLocation: Historic 1st Street – 1st Street, 87740 Raton, NM USA Great Blocks Press Release 10_19

Gate City Music Festival 2026

Get ready for a weekend of incredible music and community spirit at the Gate City Music Festival, returning to Raton on September 5 & 6, 2026. Known as the “Gate City” of the Southwest, Raton will come alive with the sounds of live bands, great food, and a welcoming festival atmosphere.

Fun on First Street – 4th of July Celebration 2026 🧨🎆

July 4, 2026 12:00 pm – 10:00 pmLocation: Historic 1st Street – 1st Street, 87740 Raton, NM USA Celebrate Independence Day in the heart of downtown with Raton MainStreet at our annual Fun on First Street! Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for a full day of family-friendly fun, community spirit, and patriotic celebration. […]