4th of July events around Arizona

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ANTHEM

  • Independence Day Celebration (July 4). The Anthem Community Council hosts an evening of traditional fireworks, water slides, rides, inflatables, music, dancing and food. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. 5:30-9:30 p.m.; fireworks finale at 9:00 p.m. Free admission and parking; $12-$15 ride/bounce wristbands available for purchase. Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem.

AVONDALE

  • Light Up The Sky Independence Day Celebration (July 4). Ignite your celebration and come on out to Light Up the Sky Independence Day Celebration. VIP guests will dance along with DJ, play cornhole and devour gourmet food. The FREE general admission area can enjoy tailgate parking with their friends and family, enjoy variety of food trucks, play games in the Kid Zone, and enjoy live music before being dazzled by 25-minute spectacular fireworks show that starts at 8:25 p.m. Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale 85323.

CHANDLER

  • All-American Bash (July 4). Celebrate 4th of July in Downtown Chandler and enjoy live music, yard games, food vendors and more.This year there will be a 5-minute pyrotechnic show as part of the concert. The show will begin at 8:20 p.m. at the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park Stage Plaza. Attendees are encouraged to come early or stay late and visit their favorite downtown businesses, including ones offering Star-Spangled Specials. Musical Performance featuring COLD SHOTT and the HURRICANE HORNS, both will be performing two 60-minute sets for the crowd to enjoy and rock out to! Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave.Chandler 85225.

FLAGSTAFF

  • 4th of July Events. Independence Day is all about food, fun and freedom in this mountain town. So much fun, you’ll need a three-day weekend (or more) to pack it all in. Flagstaff 4th of July Weekend is an all-American, stars and stripes celebration filled with excitement—all in the cool pines.

July 4:

  • 4th of July Flagstaff Downtown Mile. 7 race for you to choose from! This event is bringing you a fast mile race, a costume contest, kids run, and a chance to meet and see the best professional runners in Flagstaff. It’s a running parade in the streets before the official parade sweeps the streets!
  • Chamber 4th of July Parade. The 2024 Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade will follow the usual route around Historic Downtown Flagstaff. Starting at Elm & Beaver, it will go south down Beaver, turn left on Aspen to San Francisco and north on San Francisco back to Elm. 9am to 11am. Attendance is free!
  • A Flag Fourth. The FSO is back on July 4 for our annual Flag Fourth concert! This family-friendly patriotic pops concert is perfect for all ages, free of charge, and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and sunscreen and join us for the perfect Flagstaff Independence Day celebration with live music. Free to attend. 3 to 5pm, doors at 2pm at the Pepsi Amphitheater.

July 4 – 5:

  • Downtown Street Faire. Explore Street Faire entertainment in Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff over 4th of July. Featuring a photo booth, balloon artists, face painters, live music and more! Activities are free. Thursday, July 4, 1:30 pm to 8 pm and Friday, July 5, 10 am to 8 pm.

July 5:

  • First Friday Art Walk. It’s Flagstaff’s monthly street party and your walking shoes are a necessity. First Friday ArtWalk is one of Northern Arizona’s premier arts events. Held on the first Friday of the month, art galleries and businesses in historic Downtown Flagstaff open their doors from 5-9pm with special art exhibitions, performances, live music, treats, and more. Many downtown hot spots remain open after 9 pm as the ArtWalk celebrations continue.

July 5 – 7:

  • Art in the Park. Free to the public. Flagstaff Art in the Park is a locally owned and operated arts and crafts festival featuring juried fine art and crafts designed and shown by the artists. These shows take place over the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends at Wheeler Park in Downtown Flagstaff; a beautiful tree shaded, grassy venue. In addition to 80 + artists from across the Southwest, these shows feature nonstop live music, a variety of food trucks, a beer garden with local and regional brews, and family friendly kids activities. Please join us for another amazing season of art, music and community in the heart of Northern Arizona’s cool pines! Friday & Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-4pm. Wheeler Park in Downtown Flagstaff.

July 6:

  • Movies on the Square. This 4th of July weekend, enjoy live music and activities starting at 4pm, followed by Shrek at dusk. Movies on the Square is a FREE family-friendly evening on Heritage Square – Flagstaff’s downtown living room. Make sure to bring blankets and sleeping bags (it can get a little chilly at night.)

Fountain Hills

  • Fourth At The Fountain (July 4). Join us on Thursday, July 4th as we celebrate Independence Day! Put on your red, white, and blue and join friends and neighbors at Fountain Park on Thursday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day in Fountain Hills! The festivities will kick off at 7:00 pm with music and prizes. Rock Lobster will be performing from 7:30-9:00 pm. The evening will conclude with a majestic fireworks display at 9:00 PM over the Park’s picturesque Fountain Lake. Our world-famous fountain will be lit up with red, white, and blue. Fourth at the Fountain has been designed to be a community-wide event open to guests of all ages and completely free of charge. This year, attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to relax and enjoy an evening full of fun throughout the park. Food vendors will also be on hand with Italian ice, frozen lemonade, and other goodies to help you beat the heat as well as 10 different dinner options.Fountain Hills Park, 12925 N Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills 85268.

GILBERT

  • Fourth of July Celebration (July 4). This free, family-friendly event will include live performances by Chad Freeman & Redline, Dirt Road- The Jason Aldean Experience and Kenny Chesney Tribute, aerial entertainment, drone show plus a fireworks show! On-site parking will be required for $15 per car by credit card only. More information can be found below. General admission is free. The VIP Experience is an optional upgrade. Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E Queen Creek Rd.,Gilbert 85298.

GLENDALE

  • Westgate’s Firework Fest(july 4). Bursting with live music, dinner deals, festive & domestic drinks, live music + a dazzling display of fireworks! Salute to our country’s founding at our free patriotic celebration! Grab comfort meals from our food & entertainment escapes. Meanwhile, enjoy free airbrush tattoos, classically restored fire trucks with a kiddo-approved splash zone, dining deals, an open-air beer garden with live music, games & more. Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N Sunrise Blvd., Glendale 85305.

MARANA

  • Star-Spangled Spectacular (July 4). Celebrate America’s Birthday in Marana! The fireworks show is set to begin at 9 p.m. Come and enjoy free entertainment from the bands Scotty Freel & The Flying Diamonds and Little House of Funk. There will also be a car show, splash pad, inflatables, games, dozens of artisan and food vendors, as well as activities for kids. Returning this year, the Town of Marana will provide two parking lots with FREE multiple 15-passenger shuttles running throughout the day. The designated lot to park at for the shuttle is Coyote Trail Elementary School (8000 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743) or at the former Urgent Care on Silverbell (now owned by MUSD) at 8333 N. Silverbell Road. Road signage will help you navigate to these lots. Crossroads at Silverbell District Park,  7548 North Silverbell Road, Tucson 85743. Pro Tip: We recommend grabbing a spot in Field 2 (where the stage is located) and either of the two youth baseball/softball fields in the Southeast corner of the park to watch the fireworks.

MESA

  • Arizona Celebration of Freedom (July 4). Come to downtown Mesa for Arizona’s coolest Independence Day event. Entry into the event and activities are FREE. Enjoy food, fun, fantastic patriotic displays, activities, and fireworks! 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center Street, Mesa 85201.

PAYSON

  • 4th of July Hometown Celebration (July 4). Come join Payson Parks and Recreation for an unforgettable 4th of July Celebration in Arizona’s hometown! Experience the magic of fireworks, live music, and delicious food from vendors on site. With games and water activities throughout the day, there will be endless fun for everyone. Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and let’s make this Independence Day one to remember! See you there! Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club Drive, Payson 85541

PEORIA

  • All-American Festival (JUly 4). Celebrate Independence Day in Peoria with big backyard barbeque vibes at Peoria’s All-American Festival on Thursday, July 4, in the stadium at Peoria Sports Complex! This annual Independence Day celebration offers a variety of free, family-friendly entertainment including live music by 80’s New Wave tribute band, The Spazmatics, along with a variety of outdoor games, exciting BMX performances from the Superhero Stunt Team, a wide selection of food and beverage vendors serving your favorite all-American classics, and the BEST FIREWORKS SHOW in the state of Arizona! This is a free event. Colonnade VIP Experience is available, $45 per person.
  • All-American Festival will again feature a Sensory Room in the Visitor’s Clubhouse, which is a calming, sensory-friendly space for children, teens, and adults with sensory processing needs. Noise-canceling headphones, weighted blankets, plush chairs, and soft toys are available to ensure all attendees can enjoy the celebration. Sensory kits will also be available to check out during the event. Peoria Sports Complex (Main Stadium),  16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 85382.
Beat the Heat on July 4:
  • Free Admission for Open Swim at Community Pools from noon to 4 p.m. Sweet treats and festive giveaways will be offered at all three pool locations during July 4 Open Swim hours.
    • Centennial Pool
    • Peoria Pool
    • Sunrise Pool
  • Splash Pads are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Camino A Lago Park
    • Paloma Community Park
    • Pioneer Community Park
    • Rio Vista Community Park

PRESCOTT

  • Red, White, and Boom (July 4). Celebrate the 4th of July in Prescott Valley with FREE fireworks, music, and more! Enjoy bounce houses, food trucks, and performances by Tyller Gummersall, Southbound, and BMHS Colorguard. We recommend arriving early to secure your spot for a spectacular evening of fireworks! Prescott Valley Civic Center, 7501 Skoog Blvd., Prescott Valley 86314.

QUEEN CREEK

  • Hometown 4th at Schnepf Farms (July 4). Celebrate our Country’s Independence Day at Schnepf Farms, a patriotic event for the entire community! Enjoy food trucks, craft vendors, live entertainment, fireworks, and water inflatables! Gates will open at 4pm. The show will be hosted in the big event fields on the south end of the farm adjacent to Riggs Road. Please enter the property via the 3 entrances. Check in with our parking attendants, park your vehicle and walk to the gate! Tickets are $40/Carload. This Car Pass includes admission for everyone in your car. PLEASE NOTE: you need one(1) car pass per car. Not per person. NOTE: tickets will not be sold onsite and we will sell out! Schnepf Farms, 24810 Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek 85142.

SCOTTSDALE

  • Annual 4th of July Celebration (July 4). Come see the largest Fireworks display in Scottsdale history! Bull-riding, mutton busting for kids. The 2nd Annual Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Contest Championship on mainstage with 14 finalists gobbling the goods for a grand prizes! Lively games such as musical chairs; cake walks; and more on the main stage. Presentation of colors and the National Anthem. Everyone’s favorite backyard BBQ by M Culinary. Plus, the 5th Annual Parade of Heroes honoring outstanding leaders in six categories. West World of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85260.

SURPRISE

  • Independence Day Celebration (July 4). The City of Surprise is excited to offer Independence Day fireworks on Thursday, July 4. Fireworks will begin at 8:45 p.m. and you can enjoy the fireworks from Mark Coronado park or the Stadium!
  • Mark Coronado Park. FREE. There will be live entertainment and food will be available for purchase from a variety of food trucks. 6 – 9 p.m. 15960 N. Bullard Ave.
  • Surprise Stadium. Enjoy a free baseball game before the fireworks show! The Oakland A’s and Texas Rangers minor league teams. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. the game starts at 5 p.m. The stadium will remain open after the completion of the game for anyone who would like to watch the fireworks from the stadium seats. All Policies, Rules & Regulations will be in place at the stadium. 15850 N. Bullard Ave
  • Surprise Aquatic Center. $6. The Red, White and Pool Party is sure to be a splash! Surprise residents can join us from 6 – 9 p.m. for games and swimming and then stay to enjoy a poolside view of the fireworks! Tickets are $6 per person and go on sale June 17. Registration is limited to the first 400 residents. To register, head to surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec and click on “Special Events.” 15831 N. Bullard Ave.

SAFFORD

  • Fourth of July Parade & Celebration (July 4). Annual 4th of July celebration with music, fun activities & food trucks on the City Hall Lawn. Patriotic Costume contest with prizes for top contestants. Plus a fireworks show. Safford City Hall (Lawn area), 717 W Main St., Safford 85546.

TEMPE

  • Independence Day Celebration – Red, White & Floom (July 4). Please join us at Tempe Beach Park to celebrate Independence Day and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun, including live entertainment, food, kid’s activities, and fireworks! Enjoy free games, activities, live music, and more for the whole family. End the evening with an unforgettable celebration in the sky! $5 – $12. VIP: $50 – $100. Tempe Town Lake (Tempe Beach Park), 80 W Rio Pkwy., Tempe 85281.

TUCSON

  • Diamonds in the Sky (July 4). Join Pima County and Kino Sports Complex for the annual July 4th Diamonds in the Sky celebration! Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; first pitch at 6:30 p.m. There will be a spectacular fireworks show, a baseball game between the All Stars USA Sunbelt College and the Mexican College All Stars from the Mexican Baseball Fiesta league, lots of fun, and more. Make plans and join us! $1 hot dogs and drink specials, giveaways, games, and prizes! Free entry with charitable donation to Community Food Bank. One non-perishable food item per person or $1 donation per person. Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson 85713.

WHITE MOUNTAINS

  • Heber Overgaard: 4th of July Events.
    • July 6 
    • Independence Day Parade. Parade 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Buckskin and Forest Park.
    • Independence Day Fireworks. 5 to 9:30 p.m. (Fireworks starts at 9 p.m.) at Mogollon High School, 3450 Mustang.
    • Freedom Run. 10K Run at 6:30 a.m. and Fun Run at 7 a.m. at Capps Middles School, 3375 Buckskin Canyon Rd.
    • July 6 – 7:
    • Independence Day Celebration. Arts and craft vendors, food vendors, beer garden and live bands. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Tall Timbers Park.
  • Show Low: 4th of July Parade (July 4). Come to the city of Show Low for their 4th of July Parade. This year’s theme is “The Wild West!”Frontier Park, 650 N. 9th Place, Show Low 85901.
  • Snowflake/Taylor: Independence Day Celebration & Night Rodeo (July 4). Held on Friday and Saturday closest to July 4. Arts & Crafts show both days, food vendors, a flag raising ceremony, firing of the anvil, rodeo, cowboy poetry, dance, patriotic program, and fireworks.Taylor Rodeo Park, W Center St., Taylor 85939.
  • Springerville/Eager: 4th of July Events (July 4).
    • Fireman’s pancake breakfast. Serves as the primary fundraiser for the department. 111 N Butler St., Eagar. eagaraz.gov/fire-department
    • 4th of July Parade. This year’s theme is Heroes: Past, Present, & Future. 10 a.m. at the Eager Stoplight. eagaraz.gov
    • 112th Round Valley Rodeo. Starts at 1:30 p.m. (gates open at 12:30 p.m.). $10, $5 Military, Free ages 8 and younger when accompanied by an adult. 191 S. Highway 180, Springerville. roundvalley.rodeo
    • Fourth of July Fireworks Display. Starts at dusk. Springerville Airport, 905 W. Airport Rd, Springerville. springervilleaz.gov/calendar
    • 4th of July Dances. July 4 -5 at the Blue building at the rodeo grounds from 9 p.m. to Midnight. $5 per person. 191 S. Highway 180, Springerville. roundvalley.rodeo

WILLIAMS

  • 4th of July events (July 4 – 7). Come out and celebrate Independence Day and the weekend in Williams!
  • July 4:
  • Annual 4th of July Parade & Fireworks. Parade starts at 6 p.m. Lineup starts on 9th and Route 66 by Family Dollar.  Fireworks start at 9 p.m. at Sweetwater Well Site North of I40 on Airport Road.
  • July 5 – 7:
  • World Series of Team Roping Qualifier. Watch all the action during the World Series of Team Roping Qualifiers at the Williams Rodeo Grounds, 750 Airport Rd.
  • July 6:
  • Habitat for Humanity Grand Opry. Live music, Food, Beer Tent, Carnival Games, Cake Walk, Auction, Arts & Crafts Show, Surprises! 12:30 to 5 p.m. 300 W Railroad Ave.
  • Steam Saturdays. Take the Grand Canyon Railway to the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Railway celebrates the history of rail travel with several steam-powered excursions to Grand Canyon National Park on the first Saturday of the month from March to October. 9:30a.m. Check for prices, RSVP required. Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023

YUMA

  • 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (July 4). Featuring live music, a Kids Zone, Food Vendors, Drinks, and a 20-minute fabulous Fireworks Spectacular Show! 6 to 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. $1 per person; parking is first-come, first-served. Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 Desert Sun Drive, Yuma 85365.

VIRTUAL

  • PBS: A Capitol Fourth (July 4). Tune in to Arizona PBS for a national celebration of America’s birthday. This all-star salute will feature coverage from cameras around Washington, D.C., ensuring viewers are front and center for the nation’s greatest fireworks display. 8 to 9 p.m.

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