Anthem
July 3
Independence Day Celebration
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Community Park 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway
Anthem’s Independence Day celebration will feature water slides, a beer garden, petting zoo, DJ, entertainers like stilt walkers and jugglers, a glitter tattoo station and a fireworks display, weather permitting on July 3. Free. onlineatanthem.com/events.
Apache Junction
July 4
Independence Day celebrations
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center/Superstition Shadows Park
1091 W Southern Ave.
The city’s Independence Day celebration will feature a volleyball tournament at the Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center at 7:15 a.m. and open swim from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The main event starts at 6 p.m. at Superstition Shadows Park, featuring live music, game booths, activities for kids and a bicycle, wagon and tricycle float contest with judging at 6:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the fireworks display will happen at 8:30 p.m. Free. 480-983-2181, apachejunctionaz.gov.
Avondale
July 4
Light Up the Sky Independence Day Celebration
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Phoenix Raceway
7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive
Event will feature live entertainment, tailgating, parking and food trucks. The VIP option includes a DJ, private patio for games and fireworks viewing and gourmet food. Fireworks start at 8:25 p.m., weather permitting. Free; VIP passes are $35-$55 (free for kids under 3 years old). 623-333-2400, avondaleaz.gov.
Bisbee
July 4
4th of July Coaster Races, Parade, Drilling & Mucking Competition & Fireworks
8:00 a.m. –
Downtown Bisbee/Warren Park
The 2024 Bisbee Coaster Races are on Warren Road between Arizona Street and AZ-80, and begin at 8 am.
The 2024 4th of July Parade is on Cole Ave in Warren starting at 11 am.
For over a century, Bisbee has celebrated the 4th of July with parades, sporting contests, patriotic events, dances, picnics, and fireworks. The Bisbee Coaster Races are on Warren Road between Arizona Street and AZ-80, and begin at 8 am. The 4th of July Parade is on Cole Ave in Warren starting at 11 am. The Drilling & Mucking Competition begins at noon on Brewery Ave. in The Gulch. The 4th of July fireworks start at dusk in Warren, boasting good neighborhood viewing.
Buckeye
July 4
Independence Day Celebration
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Buckeye Airport
3000 S. Palo Verde Road
Celebrate the Fourth of July 2024 tailgate-style at the Buckeye Airport. Free. 623-349-6364, buckeyeaz.gov.