Plan ahead: Places to celebrate July 4th around Arizona

Whether it’s live music, water slides or a pie-eating contest, families are sure to get a kick out of what the Valley has planned for this July 4th.

As the days grow longer and temperatures climb higher, we’re reminded that summer has arrived. So make the most of it with one of the Valley’s many free holiday events.

Independence Day celebrations are set to start early this year, as many cities kick off their holiday celebrations on Friday, July 3.

So if you’re looking to get out and enjoy a warm summer night, you won’t want to miss what the Valley has to offer this holiday weekend.

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Friday, July 3

Ahwatukee Star-Spangled Festival and Bicycle Parade
Ahwatukee Community Center
4700 E. Warner Rd, Ahwatukee
6pm
Kick off your holiday weekend early with this great family event. Kids can win prizes for decorating strollers or bicycles in red, white and blue and watch as their creations star in the parade. Rides, tasty barbeque and live music will be featured as well.

Anthem Celebrates Independence Day a Day Early
Anthem residents will get a head start celebrating Independence Day this year when the community kicks off the holiday week-end on July 3rd with entertainment, food, beverages, souvenirs and fireworks the entire family will enjoy.
Anthem Community Park
6 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Third of July Fireworks
Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
6895 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek
6pm
Get to Harold’s early for drink specials, prizes and delicious barbeque. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and will be followed by live entertainment.

Independence Day in Goodyear
Estrella Lakeside Amphitheatre
10300 S. Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear
6:30pm
You’ll want to bring your blanket to this West Valley celebration. Live music, delicious food and an array of activities all lead up to the big fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.

Light up the Sky
Maryvale Baseball Park
3600 N. 51st Ave, Phoenix
7pm
Maryvale Baseball Park opens its doors for Independence Day rides, games, contests and of course a fantastic fireworks display.

Wickenburg Independence Day Celebration
Head ..."Out Wickenburg Way" for an old-fashioned Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, July 3rd.  This family evening of fun is geared for relaxation and celebration of our nation's birthday -- a day early!
Sunset Park -- on West Wickenburg Way just after you pass the Airport
7 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m.
928-684-5479

Red, White and Boom, a Fireworks Celebration
Ahwatukee Country Club
12432 S. 48th St, Ahwatukee
9pm
Ahwatukee is set to celebrate the Fourth in style with a huge fireworks display at their annual Red, White and Boom event. Live music will also be on hand as classic rock and blues band, Blooster and the Mighty perform for guests.

Saturday, July 4

Freedom Fest
Heritage Park
600 N. Main St, Florence
10am
Start Independence Day right with Freedom Fest, Florence’s activity-filled holiday celebration. Guests can form teams for the mud volleyball tournament, take part in the horseshoe competition or even join the country-singing contest. A fee will be added for some activities.

July Fourth Tempe Town Lake Festival
Tempe Town Lake
620 N. Mill Ave, Tempe
4pm
Head down to Mill Avenue for one of the biggest Fourth of July celebrations around! The seven-hour event will feature live local entertainment from the Joey Arroyo Band, Calumet and others, followed by the spectacular fireworks show set to patriotic and classical music.

Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Spectacular
Tumbleweed Park
2250 S. McQueen Rd, Chandler
4pm
If you want some adventure this July 4th, look no further than this Chandler festival. Featuring a 35-foot water slide, a 24-foot rock-climbing wall and a dunk tank, this event is a great way for the whole family to get out and enjoy some holiday fun.

Grand Ol’ Fashioned Picnic
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E. Osborn, Scottsdale
5pm
Foodies will love this Scottsdale event where they can bring homemade chili to be judged, and stick around for the chili, watermelon and pie-eating contests! Old-fashioned games and patriotic arts and crafts will also keep guests busy.

July Fourth Celebration
Eldorado Park
2311 N. Miller Rd, Scottsdale
5pm
Bring the family out to Eldorado Park for a tug-of-war competition, crafts and even a watermelon-eating contest! This free event won’t host any fireworks display, so plan on finding the light show somewhere nearby.

“Old Fashioned” Fourth of July Spectacular
Rockin R Ranch
6136 E. Baseline Rd, Mesa
5:30pm
Celebrate the holiday weekend with an all-you-can-eat barbeque dinner, a show by the Rockin R Wranglers and, of course, fireworks. Gold panning and wagon rides will also be featured at this one-of-a-kind celebration.

Star-Spangled Shootout
Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass
5700 W. North Loop Rd, Chandler
5:30pm
Take your cowboys and cowgirls out to Rawhide for their Independence Day celebrations. There will be live music, face painting, costume contests and aerial fireworks to keep families entertained.

Fabulous Phoenix Fourth
Steele Indian School Park
300 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix
6pm
You won’t want to miss the largest free fireworks show in the state at the Fabulous Phoenix 4th. There will also be a giant misting area, inflatable rides and even a classic car show.

Mesa’s Fourth of July Celebration
Mesa Community College
1833 W. Southern Ave, Mesa
6pm
Stop by this East Valley event for a simple celebration of the Fourth. There will be food and drinks, live entertainment and kiddie rides all leading up to the big fireworks show.

Gilbert's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Held at Mesquite High School
500 S Mcqueen Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
4 pm
There is something for everyone to enjoy including contests, games, inflatables for the kids, community exhibits, and the grand finale fireworks display at approximately 9 pm.

Star-Spangled Fourth
Goodyear Ballpark
1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear
6 pm
While munching on ballpark treats partygoers can enjoy live tunes from rockers Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns. The West Valley’s most popular fireworks show, The APS Fireworks Spectacular, concludes the festivities.

Peoria 4th of July All-American Festival
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N. 83rd Ave on the Mariners Practice Fields
5 pm
Looking for a fun family day? There will be two entertainment zones, (1 country and 1 rock and roll) an F-16 Fly-over, a food zone, a Kids Zone and a Water Zone, where you’re guaranteed to get wet!

Surprise’s 27th Annual 4th of July Celebration
Surprise Recreation Campus
15850 N. Bullard Ave. (between Bell and Greenway Roads)
623-222-2000
6pm
Enjoy live entertainment, great food and lots of family fun! The evening is highlighted with a 20 minute firework show set to patriotic music starting at dusk. The 4th of July Celebration is a FREE family event, with a donation of a canned food item, which will be donated to the Valley View Community Food Bank.


Outside the Valley:

Bisbee 

Flagstaff: Flagstaff Mall with be hosting a 4th of July fireworks event

Lake Havasu City

Page/Lake Powell

Payson 

Prescott  

Show Low 

Tubac 

Tucson

Williams

Yuma

Canceled fireworks celebrations

Lake Pleasant 

Avondale and PIR

The Town of Buckeye 
 
Glendale 

Mesa