July 4th Celebrations Across Arizona Set To Commemorate Independence Day

ANTHEM

Independence Day Celebration
July 3
Anthem Community Park
5:30 p.m.
FREE

Come celebrate the Fourth of July at Anthem Community Park! Enjoy exciting activities and festival food, a rotary beer garden, thrilling rides and water slides, roving performers and a spectacular fireworks finale (weather and fire conditions permitting). Bring your family and friends and make memories at Anthem Community Park this Fourth of July!

AVONDALE

Light Up The Sky Celebration
July 1
Phoenix Raceway
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
FREE

Avondale is celebrating the 4th of July with a kid zone, food and fireworks at the Phoenix Raceway. Admission is free! 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

BUCKEYE

4th of July Patriotic Pool Party
July 4
Aquatic Center
2:00 p.m.

Celebrate the 4th of July in patriotic fashion at the Aquatic Center! Enjoy family-friendly activities, a watermelon eating contest, and delicious root beer floats. Music will abound, creating the perfect atmosphere for a holiday pool party.

CHANDLER

All American Bash
July 4
Downtown Chandler
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
FREE

Celebrate the 4th of July in Downtown Chandler and enjoy live music, yard games, food vendors and more. This year, in lieu of fireworks, there will be a 5-minute pyrotechnic show as part of the concert. 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

FLAGSTAFF

Flagstaff Chamber 4th Of July Parade
July 4
Elm & Beaver
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
FREE

The 2023 Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade. Sponsored by PEPSI and Desert Financial Credit Union 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.

A Flag Fourth – Presented by Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
July 4
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., doors open at 2pm
Pepsi Amphitheater
FREE

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.

Art In The Park
July 1-3
Wheeler Park – Downtown Flagstaff
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FREE

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 75 + 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!

https://www.flagstaffarizona.org/events/festivals/4th-of-july-events/

FLORENCE

Fourth of July Freedom Fest
July 4
Territory Square
5:00 p.m.

Territory Square in Florence, AZ is hosting a Fourth of July Freedom Fest! Enjoy live music, inflatables, games, a beer garden, food, and cornhole. Cap it all off with a spectacular firework display at 8:45pm!

GILBERT

4th of July Celebration
July 4
Gilbert Regional Park
4:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

The entire park will be closed starting on July 3rd at 10:00 PM through July 4th at 4:00 PM when gates open for the Gilbert 4th of July Celebration.

Join us for the 2023 Gilbert 4th of July Celebration presented by Earnhardt Auto Group and Haydon Building Corp. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Tuesday, July 4th at Gilbert Regional Park, located at 3005 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85298.

Experience live performances, aerial entertainment, drones and a fireworks show!

Parking Passes

Parking passes for Gilbert’s 4th of July Celebration will be required to park on-site at the event. Parking passes will only be available for purchase using a credit card when arriving in the parking lot(s).

VIP Experience

Celebrate the 4th of July with the best seat in the house! Gilbert’s one-of-a-kind VIP Experience offers guests premier seating to live performances, exclusive food and drink vendors, restrooms, Gilbert swag, and more! Tickets are now available.

GLENDALE

Westgate’s Fireworks Festival
July 4
Westgate
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Bursting with live music, dinner deals, festive & domestic drinks, splash zone, activities for kids, live music + a dazzling display of fireworks! 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

GOLD CANYON

July 4th Celebration
June 30
6:00 p.m.

Head out to Copper Cactus Ranch Men’s Retreat on June 30th to celebrate the 4th of July. Enjoy dinner with a delicious pizza and salad buffet, followed by music from a DJ in the CCR Saloon. Don’t miss out on the ultimate summer celebration!

GOODYEAR

Star Spangled 4th
July 4
Goodyear Ball Park
6:00 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day in style at Goodyear Ball Park! Join us for two live bands, food and drinks, and bounce houses. Get ready for the awe-inspiring fireworks show that will light up the night. Attendance, activities, and parking are free.

LAKE HAVASU CITY

July 4th Fireworks Over the Lake
July 4
Lake Havasu City
9:00 p.m.

Experience the July 4th fireworks with a spectacular show over Thompson Bay in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Arrive early and find the best spot for the show, ending the night with a live simulcast on KNTR 980 a.m.

MARANA

Star Spangled Spectacular
July 4
Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, 7548 North Silverbell Road
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm. Fireworks start at 9:00 pm.

The Town of Marana’s annual signature event will take place on Tuesday, July 4, with fireworks scheduled for 9 PM. Free attractions include the Car Show, splash pad, field games, inflatables, vendors, exhibitors, Musical Instrument Petting Zoo and Creation Station for Kids.

https://www.discovermarana.org/blog/star-spangled-spectacular/

MESA

Celebration of Freedom
July 4
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Downtown Mesa
FREE

Mesa celebrates the 4th of July with a family friendly patriotic car show, naturalization ceremony and thrilling live entertainment, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

The Arizona Celebration of Freedom festivities are held in Downtown Mesa on the campus of the Mesa Convention Center and Mesa Amphitheatre, located along Center Street between 1st Street and University Drive.

The family-friendly event will begin in the evening of July 4th and will end upon the conclusion of the fireworks show.

NOGALES

Luminaries and Fireworks
July 1

Come to Patagonia Lake State Park on July 1 for an enchanting evening of Luminaries and Fireworks! Marvel among the glowing lights created by the community for a special occasion. End the night with a raffle for a Pay it Forward Michael Martin school scholarship.

PAYSON

4th Of July: Hometown Celebration
July 4
Green Valley Park
1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
FREE

Enjoy family fun, gorgeous weather, and everyone’s favorite: fireworks over the lake at Green Valley Park. 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

PEORIA

All American Festival at Home
July 4
Peoria Sports Complex
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Enjoy an evening full of family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, music, and spectacular fireworks display at Peoria Sports Complex. 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

PHOENIX

Fabulous Phoenix 4th
July 4
Steele Indian School Park (3rd St. and Indian School Rd.)
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The annual Fabulous Phoenix 4th features one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. This FREE, non-alcoholic family event attracts thousands of attendees.​ Vendors will be selling a variety of items, including food and beverage, arts and crafts, and promotional items. Phoenix Afterschool Center (PAC) Land is free and offers a wide selection of rides, inflatables and activities for youth to enjoy.

https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/special-events/fabphx4

Annual 4th of July Parade and Celebration
July 4
Royal Palm Park
7:00 a.m.

Witness the vibrant display of patriotism and celebration of the 4th of July holiday at Royal Palm Park in Phoenix, AZ. Enjoy a bike parade, local vendor booths, pie eating contest, fire department water spray experience, and much more. Make memories that will last a lifetime!

PRESCOTT

Red, White, and Boom
July 4
Prescott Valley Civic Center
3:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Featuring carnival rides, splash inflatables, food trucks, local breweries, live music, and fireworks. The family-friendly event will begin at 3 p.m., with fireworks expected to take place around 9:00p.m.

https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/1141/Red-White-and-Boom

QUEEN CREEK

Hometown Fourth at Schnepf Farms
July 4
Schnepf Farms
4:00 p.m.
$40 a carload

Celebrate our Country’s Independence Day at Schnepf Farms, a patriotic event for the entire community!

Gates will open at 4pm. We will be hosting the show 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. Included with your Car Pass: Admission to the Hometown 4th for ALL guests in vehicle.

-Access to food trucks and spectating fields, Water Inflatables, Foam Water Pit, Fireworks Display, Live Music, Patriotic Program, Vendor Row

What do arrival times mean?

When you purchase a car pass, please pay attention to the “arrival time” shown with the pass. This means you must arrive sometime between the timeframe listed on your ticket. This is to help us mitigate road traffic and smooth out the parking process. The arrival time does not mean you have to leave by the end of that hour timeframe. We encourage you to stay until the end of the event.

SAINT JOHN’S

Stroll Your Roll Parade
July 1

Lyman Lake State Park will be the destination for the fourth annual Stroll Your Roll Parade on July 1st, 2023! Bring your most patriotic wagon, ATV, scooter, bike or stroller to be judged in various categories including Best in Show, Best ATV, Outstanding Patriotic, Most Eye-Catching and Most Patriotic Campsite. Winners will be announced the following day!

SCOTTSDALE

Scottsdale’s 8th Annual 4th of July Celebration
July 4
WestWorld of Scottsdale
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FREE

Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m. and event ends promptly after

Be Red, White, and COOL at Scottsdale 4th of July event with live entertainment, fireworks & fun for the whole family. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. This is a cashless event.

https://scottsdale4th.com/

SURPRISE

Independence Day Baseball Game
July 4
Surprise Stadium
5:00 p.m.

Enjoy a free baseball game before the fireworks show! The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals minor league teams will face off at 5 p.m.

Surprise 4th of July Celebration
July 4
Mark Coronado Park
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

The 40th Annual 4th of July Celebration will be held at Mark Coronado Park and admission. Music, food trucks and fireworks. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Red, White and Pool Party
July 4
Surprise Aquatic Center
6 – 9 p.m.

The Red, White and Pool Party is sure to be a splash! Surprise residents can join us for games, swimming and a poolside view of the fireworks! Tickets are required. Registration opens June 20. Space is limited.

https://surpriseaz.gov/1155/City-News?contentId=c9270e51-c319-4099-a875-baa28cee02d2&mode=dialog

TEMPE

Tempe 4th of July Celebration
July 4
Tempe Diablo Stadium
5:00-10:00 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day at Tempe Diablo Stadium and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun, including live entertainment, food, kid’s activities, and fireworks! 5:00-10:00 p.m.

TUCSON

Diamonds in the Sky
July 4
Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium

Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium is hosting the Sun Belt College Baseball League for a showcase game on Tuesday, July 4, with fireworks following the game.

Let Freedom Sing
July 3-4
Park Place Mall

Park Place Mall hosts “Let Freedom Sing,” honoring the nation’s birthday in song and the patriotic cultural fabric of Tucson.

WADDELL

4 on the 4th Run to the Top
July 4
6:00 a.m.

Experience the thrill of the 4 on the 4th Run to the Top this July 4th! Challenge yourself on a four-mile journey up White Tank Mountain Regional Park, while enjoying scenic views, two aid stations, and post-race snacks. Celebrate your success with a finisher medal and a special award for top overall males and females, and for fourth-place finishers in different age groups. Come take part in this unique event at White Tank Mountain Regional Park!

WILLIAMS

Annual 4th of July Parade
July 4
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Come out and celebrate Independence Day with a parade at 6pm and fireworks at 9pm, weather permitting.

YUMA

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
July 4
Ray Kroc Sports Complex

This year’s Fireworks Extravaganza returns to Ray Kroc Sports Complex on Tuesday, July 4! Featuring live music from Radical Rewind and DJ – BMC Production, a Kids Zone, Food Vendors, Drinks, and a 20-minute fabulous Fireworks Spectacular Show!

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