Valley 4th of July celebrations

Amanda Rumore with AZFoothills.com has ideas for your 4th of July celebrations.

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North invites guests to experience freedom of choice this Fourth of July with a getaway promotion. Rates begin at just USD 149.00 a night, and guests can either book a second room for that night - July 4 - at half price, or extend their stay July 3 or 5 with one additional night at a half-price rate.

Guests will enjoy complimentary poolside cabanas and passed hourly amenities, including smoothie samples, fruit kebabs and chilled towels. Samples of a flavourful margarita from the Resort's new Margarita Cart will be available, or guests can tuck into a barbecue pulled pork sandwich or tequila shrimp tacos from the poolside taco menu.

While staying at the Resort, children can enjoy the complimentary Kids for All Seasons program, open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for guests 5-12 years old. Additionally, the Resort extends complimentary meals in the restaurants to children under 5 and surprises the youngest travelers with an age-specific welcome amenity.

For reservations call 480 513 5039 and mention the Fourth of July "Half-Off" Promotion.
www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale

Family Fun Fest at Tempe Town Lake
Family Fun Fest will offer a free inflatable village for all ages with a variety of rides, rock climbing walls and more! Splash Playground will water fun and games for all ages! Special kid's entertainment, featuring face painters, relay races and other specialty entertainment.

They also have live entertainment all day and a Budweiser beer garden.
www.tempe4th.com

Come out for a fun family 4th of July celebration at the Phoenix Zoo!
Event is from 7-10PM on Wednesday, July 4th.  Fun for the entire family and VIP access to the best fireworks in town!

Catered BBQ dinner at the Lakeside Lawn
Carousel rides and Stingray Bay                 
Face painting, bounce houses, animal discovered and other activities
"VIP" view from the Zoo of the Tempe Fireworks show at 9 p.m.
phoenixzoo.org


4th of July Fireworks & BBQ at Wet N Wild
On the 4th of July Wet N Wild Phoenix will have family fun all day and all night long. In addition to water slides and attractions the Park will display fireworks and host an all-you-can-eat BBQ. The BBQ is served from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Red Rock Ravine picnic area and will include grilled BBQ chicken & hot dogs, green salad, western style beans, corn-on-the-cob, sliced seasonal fruit and Coca-Cola beverages. The firework shows is free with park admission and begins at 9:30p.m. BBQ meal tickets are just $9.99 plus tax for all Gold Season Pass and Season Pass holders; $9.99 plus tax for ages 3-11; and $11.99 ages 12+."
wetnwildphoenix.com

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