The skies will light up across Arizona as we celebrate our nation’s independence, this July 4th.
Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 5
Fireworks: Yes. Fireworks will start at 8:30 p.m. at the Alpine Rodeo Grounds, 1 mile south of Alpine on County Road 2311.
Events begin at 10 a.m. with a parade and the opening of the Alpine Area Artisans Display and Sale on Main Street. The art sale continues on Sunday, July 6.
Details available at alpinearizona.com.
Bisbee
4th of July in Bisbee
World famous Coaster Race followed by parade in the Warren section in Bisbee
For more information please call (520) 432-3554 or go online to www.discoverbisbee.com
Benson
4th of July Celebration – City Park
Fireworks: Yes, at dusk
9 a.m. parade, entertainment, 10:30 a.m. fire department water fights, food, live music, fireworks at dusk and a family dance at the Lion’s Park, free,
For more information call (520) 586-4293 or go online to http://www.bensonvisitorcenter.com
Cave Creek
4th of July Cave Creek Fireworks: & Food Trucks Extravaganza
July 4
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Chandler
Red, White and Rawhide
July 4 and 5
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Eagar-Springerville
The Round Valley Rodeo
Starts at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 4
The rodeo grounds are at the junction of State Route 260 and U.S. 180/191.
Parade at 10 a.m. Friday, July 4, begins on Main Street in Eagar and travel to Springerville.
Admission is $10; $5 for ages 5-12. The first 400 children ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult get in free.
Rodeo Dance
Fireworks: Yes, 8:30 p.m.
9 p.m. Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, at the rodeo grounds, with Crossfire performing both nights. Admission is $5.
Details available at sechamber.com.
Flagstaff
Downtown Flagstaff Parade
9 a.m.-noon Friday, July 4
The parade will do a lap around downtown, using Beaver and San Francisco streets and Elm and Aspen avenues. A hot-dog-eating contest will follow at Pay ‘n Take, 12 W. Aspen Ave.
Details available www.flagstaffchamber.com/chamber_4th_parade
Flagstaff Symphony
Pepsi Amphitheater, 3 miles south of Flagstaff off Interstate 17
Fireworks: No
Enjoy an outdoor concert in the amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park. Ensembles from the Curry Summer Music Camp will perform at 2 p.m.; the symphony takes the stage at 3 p.m.
Details available at flagstaffsymphony.org/events.php.
4th of July
2380 N. Oakmont Drive
Jake’s on the Green in Continental Country Club east of downtown
Fireworks: Yes, at 9 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m.
There will be a food court and a wine-and-beer garden.
Free admission. $10 to park.
Details available at flagstaffarizona.org/fourth
Fountain Hills
Fourth at the Fountain
July 4
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Fort McDowell Casino Celebration
July 3
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: No
Litchfield Park
Splash Bash
July 4
Fireworks: No
Live Music: No
Marana
Marana celebrates the 4th of July
Crossroads at Silverbell Park (7548 N. Silverbell Road)
6:00 p.m.
Fireworks: Yes, scheduled for 9 p.m.
Live Music: Yes, Greg Spivey Band at 7 p.m.
Festivities will include jumping castles, food vendors and even a concert in the park.
Mesa
Patriotapalooza: Comedy for America at National Comedy Theatre Improv
July 4, 5
Fireworks: No
Live Music: No
Nogales
City of Nogales Salute to Independence 4th of July 2014
Fleischer Park
Fireworks: Yes
There will be food, games, entertainment and fireworks from 4 p.m. to midnight
Cost: Free
For more information call (520) 287-6571 or go online to http://www.thenogaleschamber.com/portal/LivinginSCCounty/AnnualEvents/tabid/61/Default.aspx
Oro Valley
Oro Valley 4th of July Celebration
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fireworks: Yes, sponsored by Hilton El Conquistador
Live Music: Yes
Patagonia
4th of July
Fireworks: Yes, will start at 8:45 p.m.
Festivities start at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Parade will start at 11 a.m. There will also be a Celebration of the Grand Marshall, as well as the presenting of the Citizen of the Year Award. Festivities will also include free music, games and an assortment of vendors throughout the day.
For more information please call (520) 394-0230.
Payson
Hometown Weekend Celebration
Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club Drive
Fireworks: Yes, there will be a shuttle from Payson High School to the park starting at 5:30 p.m.
Live Music: Yes, J. Powers Band
The event begins 8 a.m. Friday, July 4, with a salute to veterans. From 1 to 4 p.m., kids can take part in sack races, a tug of war and other games. Starting at 6 p.m., the J. Powers Band will play until it’s time for fireworks at 9 p.m. There will be a shuttle from Payson High School to the park starting at 5:30 p.m.
Details: paysonrimcountry.com/Activities/Special-Events/4th-of-July.
Peoria
Peoria All American Festival
July 4
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Prescott
The World’s Oldest Rodeo
Prescott Rodeo Grounds, 840 Rodeo Drive
Rodeo performances — including bareback riding, steer wrestling and barrel. Kiwanis Kiddy Parade at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, along Cortez and Goodwin streets. The grownup parade with horses, rodeo queens, floats and more winds down Cortez and Montezuma streets at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 5.
Details: Times and locations vary. June 30-July 6. www.worldsoldestrodeo.com.
Pioneer Park Fireworks – July 4th Celebration
Pioneer Park, 1200 Commerce Drive
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Carnival and ends with fireworks and a concert. Activities include a zip line, water slides, bungee trampoline jumping, climbing walls, carnival games, pony rides, electric swings, train rides and face painting.
Admission is free. A $15 wrist band covers unlimited rides, games and crafts.
Details: available at cityofprescott.net.
Phoenix
4th of Zoo-ly Celebration at the Phoenix Zoo
July 4
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: No
Scottsdale
Salt River Fields Music Festival
July 3
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Scottsdale’s 4th of July at WestWorld
July 4
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Independence Day Weekend Comedy Show at Jester’Z Improv
July 4
Fireworks: No
Live Music: No
Sierra Vista
47th Annual 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Event
Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd.
Fireworks: Yes, scheduled for 8:05 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Parade: The 4th Annual Pets and People Promenade will take place, at Ramada #3. Registration begins at 7 a.m., parade at 8 a.m. and awards will be presented at 8:30 a.m.
Admission is free. For more information please call (520) 417-6960
Show Low
FreedomFest
9 a.m. Friday, July 4
Fireworks: Yes, approximately 9 p.m.
Live Music: Yes, headliner Due West takes the stage at 7:30 p.m
Parade down the city’s main street, Deuce of Clubs. At 3 p.m. there will be music, games and food at Show Low High School.
All events are free.
Details available at showlowaz.gov.
Tempe
Tempe Town Lake Festival Produced by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe
July 4
Fireworks: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Rolling Hills Golf Course Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Fireworks: No
Live Music: No
Tombstone
Tombstone 4th of July celebration – Medigovich Field
Fireworks: Yes
There will be a softball tournament, a round robin and food booths, something for everyone in the family to enjoy. The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Tombstone Fire Department.
Tubac
Tubac’s Old Fashioned 4th of July
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Tubac; from 10 a.m. to noon
There will be games for the kids, as well as balloon artists and a special ‘squirt down’ from the Tubac Fire Department. Food will include hot dogs, watermelon and lemonade.
For more information please call (520) 398-2704 or go online to www.tubacaz.com
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza – Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
Fireworks: Yes
Family festivities starting at 4 pm including a Kids Zone, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, food trucks, DJ, and HUGE desert sky fireworks begin at 8:45pm. No Individual Entrance Fee. Parking $10 per car.
VIP tickets include parking, dinner buffet, live entertainment, two drink tickets, a private cash bar and seating for fireworks, $49 per person. For reservations call 520.398.3521.
Tucson
‘A’ Mountain fireworks for the Fourth of July
Tucson Convention Center (260 S. Church Ave., Tucson 85701)
Fireworks: Yes, sponsored by Desert Diamond Casino
Live Music: Unknown
Those who want to watch the fireworks on ‘A’ Mountain there are two choice viewing spots.
The Tucson Convention Center parking lot B (off Cushing Street between Granada and Church Avenue); Parking Lot C (off Granada between Broadway Boulevard and Cushing Street).
There will be food vendors (burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, refreshments and a beer garden) for those near the TCC, it will be available from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information on ADA-related accommodations at the above-listed locations, call the Tucson Convention Center at 791-4101.
FC Tucson 4th of July event – Kino Sports Complex
2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson 85713
Fireworks: Yes, following the game against Albuquerque Sol FC on July 4.
7:30 p.m. with fireworks beginning 30 minutes after the end of the game.
For more information go online to http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=128531
Let Freedom Sing concert – at UA Centennial Hall
1020 E. University Blvd. Tucson, 85724
Show begins at 3 p.m.; tickets $20 reserved seat, no charge open seating. For more information call (520) 319-0400 or go online to http://www.arts-express.org/let-freedom-sing/
Tucson Botanical Gardens – 4th of July BBQ
2150 N. Alvernon, Tucson 85712
For $4 per person you can get a hot dog, chips and drink or for $8 you can get a hamburger, side and a drink.
Admission to the BBQ is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador – Annual 4th of July event
10000 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, 85704
5:30 p.m. gates open
Fireworks: Yes, 9 p.m.
Live Music: Kaci Bays will provide some preshow music with Ken Martinson at the Last Territory
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Concert featuring Marnie Chastain Band at the 1st fairway of the Pusch Ridge Golf Course.
Event pricing – **Advance Purchase Required** Space is limited, please email the resort concierge or visit our El Conquistador Country Club to purchase tickets before July 4th; Registered Hotel Guests & CC Members – $34(adults) ; $15(children 5 to 12). Guests without a Hotel Reservation – $48(adults), $20(children 5 to 12)
Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa – All American BBQ and Light Show
3800 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson 85718
Fireworks: No. Laser show and bbq
To attend the All American BBQ with laser light show at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, please call 888-627-7201 to make a reservation.