Do you know what your doing for the 4th of July? I know i do! Check out this list of what’s happening around the East Valley and get your Independence Day plans set!
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: Tumble weed Park| 2250 S. McQueen Road, 85286
Saturday, July 4th
Park Opens at 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy the award winning park and all it has to offer – Playtopia, sand volleyball, horseshoes, and corn hole or bring the fun from home.
Food and non-alcohol beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Parking is $5 per vehicle (CASH ONLY)
Parking is available throughout Tumbleweed Park
Please enter at either Hamilton St. & Germann Rd. or McQueen Rd. & Celebration Way
Disabled parking is available at both entrances
**Benefits the Chandler Police Explorers**
Fire in the Sky 4th of July Fireworks Celebration: Central Christian | 965 E Germann Rd, 85297
Saturday, July 4th
Event starts at 6:00 p.m.
Vendors at Central Christian will be selling hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, watermelon, cotton candy, snow cones, water and fresh squeezed lemonade.
There will be music, free beach balls and other fun give-a-ways! Glo-necklaces will be available.
Watermelon eating contest with lots of great prizes.
Activities at Gilbert Youth Soccer Complex | 4260 S Greenfield Rd, 85297
3 water slide type inflatables
Snow cone vendor and a hot dog/concession vendor.
DJ Entertainment
Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Additional viewing site at Campo Verde High School |3870 S Quartz St,85297
Arizona Celebration of Freedom: Mesa Convention Center | 263 N Center St, 85201
Saturday, July 4th
6- 10:30 p.m.
Free admission
Patriotic Military Showcase- Get up close and personal with a variety of military vehicles and learn more about how you can support our Troops.
Fallen Soldier Memorial- A breathtaking memorial honoring the Arizona fallen heroes from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Located in Building B, Palo Verde Rooms
America’s Heritage Lane – Walk through national monuments and figures of America freedom and history. This is a place where individuals and families can be reminded of our great heritage and enjoy some fun photo ops.
Independence Hall – Learn more about your family’s Military Genealogy, hear a presentation about the Historical Flags, learn more about the Revolutionary War with George Washington and sign the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Located in Building B, Lobby and Conference Theater
Uncle Sam’s Safety Zone – Stop by and say thanks to the men and women who save lives every day. Check out their cool equipment and displays as well as learn important safety tips for your family.
America’s Arts & Culture Showcase – Crafts and displays from the i.d.e.a. Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History and Mesa Arts Center. Watch local chalk artists create a patriotic mural and help create a mural on your own!
The Patriot Car Show – Classic cars and trucks, and a rockabilly good time! Make sure to
stop by to vote for your favorite!
Yankee Doodle Kids’ Zone – FREE carnival style and inflatable games for all ages.
Celebration Splash Zone – FREE water features including inflatables and soak zones to provide an opportunity to have some fun and cool down.
Fireworks approx. at 9:45 p.m.
Celebrate America with Country Pride: Schnepf Farms | 24810 South Rittenhouse Road, 85242
Saturday, July 4th
Gates open at 5:30
Admission is $10 per carload
5:30-8:30 All Amusement Rides and water slides will be open Hayrides shuttles to and from amusement rides: Roller coaster, swingin Lady Bugz, honeybee adventure, Flying farmers, petting zoo, Giant water slide, Rock Climbing Wall, Train rides and Jumping Pillows. Unlimited ride wristband $10 or $3 per ride.
5:30-9 Fun food available under the shaded pavilion: Ice Cold Watermelon Slices, Funnel Cakes, Fresh Lemonade, Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Slices of Pie, Cotton Candy & Kettle Korn.
8:30 rides shut down So you can all enjoy a spectacular fireworks show on the large grass festival field.
Fireworks approx. 9 p.m.
9:30 stay around when we put up our giant movie screen for a family friendly outdoor movie!
Thank you for a Wonderful Night and Drive home Safe!
**A portion of ALL Proceeds Benefits the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center**
64th Annual Fireworks Spectacular: Tempe Town Lake Park | 620 North Mill Avenue 85281
Saturday July 4th
Gates open at 5 p.m.
General admission starting June 1st- $5 per person in advance, children 12 and under and active military are free. $8 per person at the gate.
General admission tickets will be on sale through July 4th at all Fry’s stores.
VIP garden tickets online sale only starting June 1st- CLICK HERE BUY
On-site ticket sales will stop when the park reaches capacity.
Free inflatable village for all ages with a variety of rides, rock climbing walls and more! Special kid’s entertainment, featuring face painters, relay races and other specialty entertainment.
Food court
Live Entertainment
Fireworks at 9:15-9:45
Parking information HERE
If you have been thinking of getting out of the heat for 4th of July, here is a list of events happening in just a few of the surrounding small towns. A couple hours drive to enjoy cooler temps and small town charm.
Heber-Overgaard: July 3rd-5th
Friday, July 3rd
Noon – 6 pm Arts & Crafts, food, beer garden, live music, inflatables, at Tall Timbers Park
Noon – 4 pm Siringo performs
Saturday, July 4th
5 am Anvil Firing (locations to be announced)
6 am Carissa’s Run at Capps Middle School
7 am Pancake Breakfast and Flag Raising at Capps Middle School
11 am Parade on Hwy. 260
Noon – 6 pm Food, Arts & Crafts Beer Garden, Car Display at Tall Timbers Park.
1 – 5 pm Siringo performs
5 pm Food vendors – Mogollon performs at Mogollon H.S.
9 pm Fireworks Show (Mogollon performs for 1 hour after the fireworks)
Sunday, July 5th
10 am – 3 pm Food, Arts & Crafts Beer Garden at Tall Timbers Park
11 am – 3pm Siringo performs
Showlow: 4th of July & Freedomfest
Saturday, July 4th
Events start at 9 a.m ending at 11 p.m.
Parade begins at 9 am at the intersection of Owens & Deuce of Clubs.
Parade entry fee is $20.00 unless you are a veteran organization.
Freedomfest begins at 3 pm at Show Low High School 500 W. Old Linden Rd.
Freedomfest is a FREE event to the public.
Fireworks appox. 9 p.m.
Main Street Farmer’s Market & Art Walk: 1-5 p.m. Cooley Street between 9th & 11th Streets in downtown Show Low.
Snowflake/Taylor: Taylor Independence Day Celebration & Night Rodeo
Friday, July 3rd
Cowboy Poetry & Country Music 7:00 pm at Taylor Rodeo Park
Saturday, July 4th
5:00 am Firing of the Anvil
6:00 am Fun Run 10K & 2 Mile
10:00 am Patriotic Program at the Taylor Stake Center
12:00 pm & 5:00 pm Bar B Que
7:00 pm Rodeo $10 Adults, $5 ages 6-12, $30 Family Ticket
9:00 pm Fireworks
9:30 pm Dance on the Pavilion
Payson: 4th of July Hometown Celebration | Green Way Valley Park
Saturday, July 4th
8:00 am Patriotic Ceremony -Flag raising ceremony and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
1:00-4:00 pm Family games and activities- Families will enjoy everything from sack races to egg toss to tug of war
4:00-9:00 pm Live Music- The Take Cover Band will take the stage and preform hits from The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Eagles, Bob Seger, and more.
Fireworks start at 9 pm
Starting at 5:30 pm, a shuttle bus will pick you up at the Payson High School administration parking lot and transport you to Green Valley Park. After the show the buses will return you to your car.
Prescott: 4th of July Celebration | Pioneer Park 1200 Commerce Drive Prescott AZ
Saturday, July 4th
Noon- 10 p.m.
FREE admission
FEE for carnival rides (3 & under free)
PRE-SALE CARNIVAL WRIST BANDS CAN BE PURCHASED FOR $12 ($15 at the gate) Locations: City of Prescott, Grace Sparkes Activity Center, Freedom Station Prescott Valley and all Fry’s Markets in Prescott, Prescott Valley and Cottonwood
Carnival includes Zip-Lining, Water Slides, Bungee Trampoline Jumping, Climbing Walls, Carnival Games, Spinning Gyro, Electric Swings, Mindwinder, Train Rides, Zorbing, and more!
Give-a-ways, Face Painting, Airbrush Tattoos, FREE craft tent
Live entertainment, great food.
Firework show at 9 p.m. no pets
Free shuttle parking: Take Willow Creek Road to Hass Dr. Park your car and take a free two minute shuttle over to Pioneer Park. There is room for your coolers, strollers, and shade canopies