Civic life thrives with Rio Rancho city events and traditions
Rio Rancho hosts year round civic activities including parades for Veterans Day Memorial Day Fourth of July and Christmas A standout is the All-American Soap Box Derby as one of the nation’s five largest events The Oktoberfest festival draws over seven thousand participants featuring German food imported beer and performances from Enzian Schuhplattler Dancers Palka Dots Albuquerque Swingshift Fest Band and Edelweiss dancers