Arizonans have many opportunities to celebrate the nation’s independence on the 4th of July this year. Parades, concerts, and fireworks are scheduled in communities across Arizona this Independence Day.
ANTHEM
Independence Day Celebration
July 3
6:00 -10:00 p.m.
Community Park
41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway
Free admission and parking -purchase an “All-you-can-ride/bounce Bracelet”
Thousands of people Valley-wide come together to celebrate the annual Anthem Independence Day Celebration. Along with the traditional fireworks display, fun rides, activities and festival food, families bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit back to enjoy the spectacular event. The annual event includes: Food vendors, Water slides, rides and inflatables, Music/dancing Fireworks finale (9:30 p.m.)
BISBEE
4th of July in Bisbee
July 4
Enjoy their world famous Coaster Race, traditional parade and a big favorite is the traditional mining mucking and hard-rock drilling contest, 520-432-3554, discoverbisbee.com.
CAMP VERDE
4th of July at Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
July 4
4-9p.m.
FREE
Family picnic on July 4th includes activities for Kids with inflatables and face painters. FREE hotdogs, chips & soda while supplies last and a fireworks show. Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, 800-381-SLOT, cliffcastlecasinohotel.com.
CAVE CREEK
July 3rd Fireworks at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
July 3
Starts at 5:30 p.m.
This festive, family-friendly celebration starts at Harold’s Corral with an outside BBQ and Bar. There will be 2 LIVE bands. Kids activities include mobile game truck, face painting, shaved ice and more. Harold’s Corral, 480-488-1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com
CHANDLER
Red, White & Rawhide
July 1
4p.m. – close
$25 door, Kids 5 and under free, $10 parking
Enjoy great music, tasty food, fantastic fireworks and additional attractions. Rawhide Western Town, 480-502-5600.
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
July 4
Tumbleweed Park, Chandler
5:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Parking $5 per vehicle
Complete with live music, food vendors, and kid activities. Fireworks 9:00 p.m. , 480-782-2735.
FLAGSTAFF
4th of July Parade
July 4
Historic Downtown Flagstaff
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Old-fashioned community parade, 100 entries include vintage vehicles, dancing, music, animals, floats, 928-774-4505.
A Flag Fourth
July 4
Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park
2:00 p.m.
The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra is proud to present the annual free Independence Day concert. Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic music under the pines, 928-774-5107.
FOUNTAIN HILLS
Fourth at the Fountain
July 4
Fountain Park
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Free admission
The celebration will kick off at 6:00p.m. with music, DJ Steve Grosse, games, and prizes. Majestic fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. over the park’s picturesque lake, 480-816-5185.
GLENDALE
4th of July Events at Desert Diamond Casino
July 4
Stay cool at Desert Diamond Casino during their 4th of July Tribute Tournament, 866.DDC.WINS, DDCAZ.com
Westgate Firework Fest
July 4
Westgate Entertainment District – Glendale
5:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Live music, family entertainment, dinner deals, open-air beer garden and more – all before a spectacular fireworks show at 9:00 p.m., 623-385-7502.
GOODYEAR
Star Spangled 4th
July 4
Goodyear Ballpark
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Free admission and parking
Fun activities for kids, live music by the Groove Merchants, food, plus a spectacular Fireworks Display, 623-882-3120.
LITCHFIELD PARK
4th of July “Splash Bash”
July 4
Litchfield Park Recreation Center
10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
$2 entry fee
Independence Day Pool Party with water games, kids’ activities, DJ, music and food for purchase, 623-935-9040.
MESA
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
July 4
Mesa Convention Center
6:00 -10:00 p.m.
Free
Arizona Celebration of Freedom (MESA) Enjoy live entertainment, food, family fun, fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. and much more! 480-644- 2432.
PEORIA
Lake Pleasant Fireworks Show
JULY 3
Lake Pleasant Marina
3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Festivities include kids activities, a DJ and food trucks, with fireworks starting at 9:00 p.m., 928-501-5270.
4th of July All-American Festival
JULY 4
Peoria Sports Complex
5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
$10 (kids 12 & under free), free parking
Enjoy an evening full of entertainment and the most colorful fireworks in the skies, Water Zone, a Kids Zone, food eating contests, a cornhole tournament, concessions and live music. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m., 623-773-8700.
PHOENIX
4th of July Events at Phoenix Zoo
July 4
Phoenix Zoo
7:00 -10:00 p.m
4th of Zooly – The Phoenix Zoo will be serving up a classic summer BBQ and topping off the evening with a very special viewing of the Tempe Town Lake Fireworks Spectacular show at a “VIP” seating area in the back of the Zoo! Entertainment includes free carousel rides, animal encounters and live music, 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org
Fabulous Phoenix Fourth
July 4
Steele Indian School Park
6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Featuring local entertainers, festival-style food and beverage, arts and crafts, interactive exhibits and a classic car display. Youth activities, rides and inflatables, and a water spray zone. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., 602-534-3378.
PRESCOTT
130th Annual World’s Oldest Rodeo
June 28 – July 4
Prescott Rodeo Grounds
Tickets 928-445-4320
Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the World’s Oldest Rodeo® consists of both roughstock, or judged events (bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding) and timed events (steer wrestling, tie-down and team roping, and barrel racing) during each of the scheduled eight world-class performances, worldsoldestrodeo.com.
July 4th Downtown Fireworks
July 4
Prescott Mile High Middle School
Gates open 12:00 p.m.
$5 Admission, $10 Unlimited Inflatables Pass
Live bands, food vendors, beer garden. Fireworks 9:00 p.m., 928-499-9646.
SCOTTSDALE
Fourth of July Freedom Fest
June 30 – July 4
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Celebrate America’s birthday and the resort’s 30th birthday with a patriotic party with concerts, fireworks, all-American fare, military tributes, a vintage air show and poolside fun, 480-585-4848, scottsdaleprincess.com.
SEDONA
4th of July Wet Fest
July 4
Sedona Community Pool
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Free of charge (food not included)
Enjoy lunch and music, a swimming pool and water slide fun all surrounded by the spectacular red rocks of Sedona, 800-288-7336.
SIERRA VISTA
50th Annual July 4th Celebration
July 4
Vista Sports Complex
Starts 7:00 a.m.
Begin with a Pets & People Promenade at 7:00 a.m., Ft Huachuca Military displays (9am to 3p.m.), arts & craft vendors, live concerts and chili cook-off tasting and judging at 12 Noon. Fireworks from 8:05 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Vista Sports Complex, 520-417-6960.
TEMPE
Tempe Town Lake Festival
July 4
Tempe Beach Park
Gates open at 5p.m.
Tickets, 480-350-5189
Concert event stage, live music, inflatable kid’s Ride village, vendors, water fun and games for the family, 480-350-5189.
TOMBSTONE
Freedom Days
July 4
Historic Allen Street
11:00 a.m. – 3p.m.
A celebration of the American Experience featuring a parade at 11:00 a.m., music and gunfights. Plus wheelbarrow race, Fort Huachuca Buffalo Soldiers and more, 888-457-3929.
Tombstone 4th of July
July 4
Historic Allen street and in the City Park (at the corner of Allen street and 3rd)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate with food, fun and entertainment in historic Tombstone. Lion’s club pancake breakfast in the park, kids games, bike parade and more, 520-457-9317.
TUBAC
July 4th at Tubac Golf Resort
July 4
Tubac Golf Resort
4:00 p.m.
Parking $10 per car
Family fun festivities include a kid’s zone, face painting, food stations, entertainment and more. Spectacular fireworks display at 8:45p.m. Special VIP tickets available call 520-398-3531.
Old-Fashioned July 4th in Tubac
July 4
Tubac Presidio State Historical Park
10 am – Noon
Park admission is FREE during the event
Celebrate with free, old-time games for kids, hot dogs, nachos, watermelon and a “squirt-down” courtesy of the Tubac Fire Department, 520-398-2252.
TUCSON
Let Freedom Sing Concert
July 4
Centennial Hall – University of Arizona
3:00 p.m.
Tickets 520-319-0400
Arts Express celebrates America’s birthday with a concert of patriotic songs, 520-319-0400.
Independence Day with Tucson Saguaros Baseball Club
July 4
Kino Sports Complex
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets 520-909-5600
Pro baseball showdown between the Tucson Saguaros and the Monterey Amberjacks – both of the Pecos League. Fireworks, 520-909-5600.
21st Annual “A” Mountain Fireworks Celebration
July 4
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free parking
Residents may enjoy the “A” Mountain Fireworks Celebration which begins at 9:15 p.m. from the Tucson Convention Center’s (TCC) Parking Lot B (off Cushing Street between Granada and Church Avenue) or Parking Lot C (off Granada between Broadway Boulevard and Cushing Street). Parking will be free. There also will be entertainment and food vendors (burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, and refreshments) available from 7-9 p.m. in Lot B sponsored by Azteca. The Sun Link streetcar provides convenient access to the TCC at the Cushing Street stops. Parking will be available at the TCC and throughout downtown. The last streetcar will leave the Avenida del Convento stop 30 minutes following the conclusion of the fireworks show.
TUSAYAN
39th Annual Grand Canyon 4th of July Celebration
July 4
Starts at 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy kid’s zone, parade at 2:30p.m., silent auction & raffle plus live music by Michael Grimm and Exit 64, 844-638-2901.
WILLIAMS
Home Town 4th of July Events and Parade
July 4
Along Historic Route 66
Join us for a hometown 4th of July Parade along Historic Route 66, 928-635-4451.