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City of Las Cruces names Grand Marshal for 2026 Electric Light Parade
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jocelyn Flores , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The parade is part of a celebration marking 250 years of American history.
The City of Las Cruces has chosen a Grand Marshal for its upcoming Electric Light Parade. Master Sergeant Melissa Gonzales, a native of New Mexico, will hold this title for the event. The parade is part of a celebration marking 250 years of American history.
Further details about the parade, including its schedule, are available from the source. The City of Las Cruces has announced the Grand Marshal, but other specifics have not been mentioned in the initial report. For more information about the Electric Light Parade and Master Sergeant Gonzales' role as Grand Marshal, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The City of Las Cruces has chosen a Grand Marshal for its upcoming Electric Light Parade. Master Sergeant Melissa Gonzales, a native of New Mexico, will hold this title for the event. The parade is…
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