Put on your best red, white, and blue; it’s time to celebrate American independence here in the great state of Arizona. If you’re looking for things to do this Fourth of July in Phoenix, we have a big list of celebrations and fireworks shows throughout the city and surrounding areas.
July 3
Independence Day Music Festival
Watch Phillip Phillips, winner of American Idol season 11, perform for the Independence Day Music Festival, with special guests Sara Robinson and the Midnight Special, Senators, and Matt Kahler. The performance will then be followed by an extravagant fireworks show.
Details: Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, 85258. 480-270-5000
Hours: 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $20-$50
Light Up the Sky
An annual favorite at Maryvale Baseball Park, this event will feature inflatables for the kids, community organization tables, games and activities on the field and much more. The highlight of the program is the outstanding display of fireworks that concludes the event.
Details: Maryvale Baseball Park, 3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, 85031. 602-534-3755
Hours: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Light Up the Sky at Maryvale Baseball Park
Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration
People from all over the Valley come to celebrate at Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration. Rides, activities and festival food are all part of the festivities. Families can bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit back to enjoy the fireworks show.
Details: ACC Community Park, 41730 N. Galvin Peak Pkwy., Anthem, 85086. 623-742-4510
Hours: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Admission: Free; $12 for all-you-can-ride pass
July 4
Fabulous Phoenix Fourth
Fabulous Phoenix Fourth features two stages of live local entertainment, inflatable rides and activities for purchase in the Kids Zone, a classic car exhibit, a “splash zone cool off in, and a patriotic program. The fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m. Guests also can purchase food from more than 50 food and beverage vendors, and enjoy free community information booths and displays.
Details: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 85012. 602-262-6011
Hours: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Apache Junction’s 4th of July Event
Join Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department as they celebrate Independence Day. Activities throughout the day include a free sand volleyball tournament, swimming and a fireworks show and festivities.
Details: Apache Junction High School, 2525 S. Ironwood, Apache Junction 85120. 480-983-2181
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Fourth of Zoo-Ly
Join the Phoenix Zoo for a special 4th of July celebration! There will be plenty of family fun and exclusive evening access to the zoo with fun activities for everyone. They 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 at a VIP seating area in the back of the zoo. Activities include face painting, special animal guests, music, free carousel rides from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., and bounce houses.
Details: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 85008. 602-273-1341
Hours: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Admission: $45 for adults, $35 for ages 3-12, free for kids 2 and under
4th of Zoo-Ly
Chandler’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Celebrate America and our heritage at this spectacular fireworks show at Tumbleweed Park, presented by the Chandler Lions Club and the City of Chandler. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Details: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler, 85286. 480-782-2735
Hours: 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 for parking
$4 for the Fourth at Pueblo Grande
Pueblo Grande Museum is celebrating Independence Day with their $4 for the Fourth admission promotion. For the Fourth of July holiday week, Pueblo Grande Museum is offering a discounted admission rate of $4 to all adults and seniors. As a Local First Arizona member, this promotion also coincides with celebrating National Independents Week, in its 12th year of encouraging people to “go local” by supporting as many locally owned businesses as possible.
Details: 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 85034. 602-495-0901
Dates: July 1-5
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Admission: $4
Fourth at the Fountain
Fourth at the Fountain will feature kid’s activities such as a bounce house, live entertainment, food and beverages, a beer garden, vendors, and a fireworks display lighting up the sky at 9 p.m.
Details: Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, 85268. 480-816- 5100
Hours: 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m
Admission: Ages 20 and under are free; adults 21 and over are $5
LUSTRE Fourth of July Weekend Pool Party
Celebrate this Fourth of July at LUSTRE Rooftop Garden. Enjoy a classic, all-American barbeque, specialty cocktails, live music, DJs, games such as corn hole and ping pong, and more.
Details: 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 85004. 480-478-1765
Dates: July 4-6
Hours: Pool opens at 11:00 a.m.
Admission: Friday and Saturday, $10 for non-hotel guests; free on Sunday
Lustre ROOFTOP Garden
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza in Tubac
Family festivities include a kids zone, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, food trucks, a DJ, and desert sky fireworks that begin at 8:45 p.m. VIP tickets include parking, dinner buffet, live entertainment, two drink tickets, a private cash bar and seating for fireworks. Call for reservations.
Details: Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, 1 Ave. de Otero Rd., Tubac 85646. 520-398-3521
Hours: 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Admission: $10 per car for parking, VIP tickets for $49 per person
Fireworks Spectacular in Casa Grande
Enjoy great food, games and a traditional old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration with Casa Grande. The event will feature relay races, bouncers and games for the whole family. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The fireworks show begins at 9:00 p.m.
Details: Paul Mason Sportsplex, 2525 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande, 85122. 520-421-8677
Hours: Starts at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival
The spectacular family night fireworks show will be choreographed to patriotic and classical music. The event will feature a family fest area, a 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 will also be provided. Hamburgers, hot dogs, Macayo’s Depot Cantina, gyros, fry bread, ice cream, snow cones and much more will be at the festival’s food court. Guests 21 and over can also take advantage of the Miller Lite Beer Garden.
Details: Tempe Beach Park, 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 85281. 480-350- 5189
Hours: Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person for advance purchase, free for kids 12 and under and active military, $8 per person at the gate
July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival
Family Fun Day at Palm Island Family Aquatics Park
Spend this 4th of July soaking up the rays and cooling off with your family. Activities and games will be held throughout the day. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Details: Palm Island Family Aquatics Park, 1150 N. Brown Ave., Casa Grande, 85122. 520-421-8677
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Admission: $1 for adults, 50 cents for kids 17 and under
Peoria All-American Festival
Enjoy multiple stages of music, including a country zone, rock, blues, and Radio Disney for the young ones. There will also be a hot dog eating contest, a water zone, plenty of family-friendly activities and a fireworks display.
Details: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, 85382. 623-773-8700
Hours: 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 for adults, kids 12 and under are free
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
Celebrate this year’s Independence Day with Arizona Celebration of Freedom. There will be live entertainment, food, activities, and fireworks.
Details: Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa, 85201. 480-644-2432
Hours: 6:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Maricopa’s Great American Barbecue
A traditional celebration with food, drinks, craft vendors, face painting, entertainment, Americana games, a water and kids zone with eight water slides, and a patriotic program leading up to a grand fireworks display at 9:00 p.m.
Details: Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Maricopa, 85138. 520-316-6960
Hours: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Admission: Free, $3 for the kid’s zone
Flagstaff Fourth of July Parade
Join the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the Flagstaff community in celebrating our country’s independence with the 18th Annual Fourth of July Parade. There will be over 100 entries in this year’s parade. The parade begins at Beaver St. and Elm Ave, proceeds south to Aspen Ave., east to San Francisco St., and then north to San Francisco St. and Elm Ave.
Details: Historic Downtown Flagstaff, 1 E. US-66, Flagstaff, 86001. 928-774-4505
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
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