2012 Arizona 4th of July Fireworks Celebrations Guide
via arizonakey.com
Here is a guide to many of the 4th of July Celebrations going on all over Arizona from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Cave Creek, Sedona, Prescott, Williams, Grand Canyon and everywhere in between! Fireworks, concerts and more! Click on the links for maps and directions.
SCOTTSDALE, PHOENIX, CAVE CREEK, TEMPE, MESA,
CHANDLER, SURPRISE, FORT MCDOWELL, LITCHFIELD PARK, PEORIA - 4th of JULY
CELEBRATIONS GUIDE
June 29 – 30 Arizona's Celebration of Freedom
(MESA) Enjoy this two-day celebration filled with classic cars,
motorcycles, beer gardens, an art walk, music, street performers, games, family
fun and more! Downtown Mesa, 6 – 10 pm, free, 480-644-2069.
July 1 FREE Concert (SCOTTSDALE)
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the sounds of Shallow Water, an upbeat party
band. Train rides are $2 and carousel rides are $1 and children under the age
of three ride free with a paying adult on either ride. Food will also be
available for purchase. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7:30 – 9 pm
480-312-2312.
July 3 “3rd of July” Fireworks Display
(CAVE CREEK) Celebrate at Harold’s Corral with live entertainment by
Young Country and EastonAshe, an outside BBQ (starts at 5:30pm), mobile game
truck, face painting, shaved ice and more! Free open seating first come first
serve. For paid reserved seating, call Harold’s at 480-488-1906.
July 3 Light up the Sky (PHOENIX)
Enjoy music, rides, games, arts, crafts, food, and fireworks at 9:10 pm.
Maryvale Baseball Park, 6:30 – 9 pm, free, 602-262-6575.
July 3 Independence Day Music Festival
(SCOTTSDALE) Featuring the music of Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker and
the largest fireworks show in the valley! Salt River Fields, tickets $20+,
480-270-5000.
July 3 Independence Day Celebration (ANTHEM)
Musical entertainment, a kids’ zone with water slides and inflatables, pony
rides, face painting, fireworks display at 9:30 pm. Anthem Community Park Ball
Fields, 6-10 pm.
July 4 Drop-in MIM Highlight Tours (PHOENIX) Celebrate
the 4th of July with a “World of Musical Journeys” tour of MIM’s galleries.
This tour provides an in-depth look at various exhibits, highlighting
countries, musical cultures, and fascinating instruments in each of MIM’s major
Geographical Galleries. Musical Instrument Museum, 11:30 am & 2:30 am, free
with museum admission, first-come, first-served basis and limited to 40 guests,
480-478-6000.
July 4 Fourth at the
Fountain (FOUNTAIN HILLS) Hot dog eating contest, bounce
house, fun slide, rock climbing wall & dunk tank, Beer , food drink and
merchandise. Arizona Skyhawks Parachute Team - spectacular nighttime parachute
drop, demonstration at 8:30pm and AZ Blues Project Event presented by Elkie
Kniffin Promotions,LLC. Fountain Park, 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Admission $5pp
(children 12 and under free), 480-837-1654.
July 4 Independence Day Celebration
(LITCHFIELD PARK) Join us at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center for
the annual "Splash Bash" from 10 – 5pm. Enjoy water games, a DJ, hot
dogs, shaved ice, watermelon, and more! Admission $2 per person, 623-935-9040.
July 4 Fabulous Phoenix Fourth
(PHOENIX) This premier family event will feature three stages of live
local entertainment, free inflatable rides, Kids Zone, a "Hurricane
Beach" area where you can cool off, and a spectacular Patriotic Program
complete with an F-16 flyover! Plus enjoy over 50 vendor booths including great
festival foods and beverages. Steele Indian School Park, 6 pm - 10 pm,
602-262-6862.
July 4 Tempe Town Lake Festival
(TEMPE) Kiwanis Club of Tempe 60th Annual Fireworks Spectacular will
present the best fireworks show in the Valley shot from Mill Avenue bridge.
Enjoy concert event stage, live music, inflatable Kid's Ride village, vendors,
water fun and games for the entire family. Tempe Beach Park, Tickets $8 at gate
or $15 for two, children 12 and under free, VIP BBQ tickets $30-$60, 4 – 11 pm,
480-350-5189.
July 4 4th of July All American Festival (PEORIA)
Enjoy great entertainment on multiple stages, Kid Zone, Water Zone, F-16
flyover, hot dog eating contest, plus plenty of family friendly activities. The
spectacular fireworks display starts at 9:15 pm. No alcohol or glass containers
allowed into the event. Beer and concessions will be available for purchase.
Peoria Sports Complex, 5 – 10 pm, Admission is $5 (children 12 and under are
free), free parking, 623-773-8700.
July 4 Star Spangled 4th (GOODYEAR)
Fun Activities for Kids plus live Music from the Hamptons Band! Enjoy a
spectacular Fireworks Display. Goodyear Ballpark, 6 – 10pm, free, 623-882-3120.
July 4 4th of July Fireworks
(CASA GRANDE) Come and enjoy music, games, food, bouncers, relay races
and much more! Bring your blanket and/or lawn chair to enjoy the evening’s
activities. Paul Mason Sportsplex, 7 pm, fireworks at 9 pm, 520-421-8677.
July 4 30th Annual 4th of July Celebration
(SURPRISE) Come join us for America's favorite pastime, Baseball!
Fireworks will follow the Rookie League Baseball Game at approximately 8:30 pm.
Surprise Stadium, gates open at 4:30 pm, game starts at 5:30 pm, 623-222-2000.
July 4 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
(CHANDLER) Many activities surround the event, including live music, a
free kids carnival, a bike parade and food and beverage vendors. Fireworks show
is at 9:30 pm. Tumbleweed Park, 4 pm – 10:30 pm, free admission, 480-782-2735.
4TH OF JULY SHOPPING SALES GOING ON NOW!
ATTENTION ALL SHOPPERS!
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Ritzy Rags and Shoes -
Summer sale going on now SAVE 50% – 75% OFF many of your favorite designers!
E & J's Designer Shoe Outlet -
Many great styles will be on sale!
DIVA Women's Wear -
Summer Sale now in Progress. SAVE 30 - 80% Off Select Items
SEDONA, PRESCOTT, PAYSON, COTTONWOOD - 4th of JULY CELEBRATIONS
GUIDE
July 4 4th of July
Sedona Laser Light Show and Concert (SEDONA) Brought to
you by the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department and Diamond Resorts,
don’t miss Sedona's first 4th of July Laser Light Show! Enjoy a live concert,
Red Rock BBQ food for sale, and the laser light show at dark.
July 4 4th of July Celebration
(PAYSON) The event will feature great food vendors, bouncy houses,
games, prizes, music, plus beautiful scenery! The Fireworks show and games are
all FREE to the public. Come out and enjoy the fireworks at Green Valley Park
at 9 pm on July 4th, call 928-474-5240 x7 for more information.
July 4 July 4th Celebration & Fireworks Show (PRESCOTT) Come for a day of fun in the sun for the whole family! Free craft tents for the kids, contests, carnival games plus cool giveaways. World’s Largest Waterslide and 8 other water slides, bungee jumping, climbing walls, pony rides, spinning gyro, electric swings, Tumbleweed, and much more! Plus great food and live entertainment with 4 bands playing all day and night!
Free parking and shuttle
at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (3700 Willow Creek Road). Enter from
Hass, park and take the two-minute shuttle to Pioneer Park. There will be room
for coolers, strollers, and shade canopies.
Pioneer Park, Noon – 10
pm, fireworks at 9 pm, for more information call 928-777-1349.
July 4 Fantastic Family Fourth of July
(COTTONWOOD) Celebrate Independence Day with hamburgers, watermelon,
watermelon eating contests, patriotic salutes and the best pyrotechnic display
in Northern Arizona! Cottonwood Kid's Park, 4 pm, free admission, parking $1,
928-639-3200.
July 7 Tlaquepaque's Sizzlin' Summer Bash
(SEDONA) Join us for a Sizzlin' Summer Bash to celebrate and honor
Independence Day. Events include an outdoor BBQ, live music, pie eating
contest, dunk tank, face painting, star spangled kids crafts, Sedona fire truck
and much more! Tlaquepaque, 11 – 5 pm, free, 928-282-4838.
TUCSON, TUBAC, SIERRA VISTA, BENSON, TOMBSTONE - 4th of JULY
CELEBRATIONS GUIDE
July 4 Let Freedom Sing Concert
(TUCSON) Arts Express celebrates America's birthday with a concert of
patriotic songs staged Centennial Hall, University of Arizona, 3 pm, free,
520-319-0400.
July 4 July 4th Celebration (TOMBSTONE)
Tombstone hosts a family-style July 4th celebration with a softball tournament,
food booths, street entertainments, and fireworks at Medigovich Field, Allen
Street. The fun starts at 8:30 am, free, 520-457-3994.
July 4 July 4th Celebration (BENSON)
Benson will celebrate the 4th of July starting with our parade at 9 am. The
festivities will move to Lions Park following the parade for our annual
"Water Fight". After the Water Fight, there will be entertainment all
day long. The spectacular Fireworks show will start at about 8:30 pm. Come join
us for this day of family fun! 520-586-4293.
July 4 July 4th Celebration (SIERRA
VISTA) Sierra Vista celebrates July 4th with fun events all day, starting
with a Pet Promenade at 7:30 am. Enjoy live concerts, food, vendors and evening
fireworks display at 8:05 pm. Veteran's Memorial Park, free, 520-417-6960.
July 4 Old-fashioned July 4th
(TUBAC) Come and enjoy all the festivities including a spectacular
desert sky fireworks display at 8:45pm. The event starts at 4pm and includes
family activities, food vendors, kid’s face painting, entertainment and
fireworks. Admission is free, parking is $7 per car, 520-398-2704.
July 4th 4th of July BBQ at Tanque Verde Ranch
(TUCSON) This 4th of July, enjoy a traditional Western BBQ featuring a
delicious pig roast and buffet at Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson. Families and
guests of all ages will enjoy the holiday in cowboy style with fun country
games and activities, live music with Bill Ganz Western Band, and more. Right
now guests can book deluxe lodging including breakfast daily starting at $169/night
for 2 people (children 10 and under stay and eat free with a 2-night stay).
Those visiting for the day can join the all the BBQ fun for just $50 per
person. For package reservation call 800-234-3833. All rates are per person
based on double occupancy plus Arizona state tax.
WILLIAMS, FLAGSTAFF, GRAND CANYON - 4th of JULY CELEBRATIONS GUIDE
June 27 - July 7 4th of July Celebration (KAYENTA)
Rodeo, parade, 2 firework shows, sport tournaments, kids day, elders day, pow
wow, song n dance, Earl Thomas Conley concert and other activities. Visit www.kayentarodeo.com
for a listing of events.
July 4 4th of July Grand Canyon Celebration (GRAND
CANYON/TUSAYAN) Theme is Happy Birthday Arizona, celebrate with a parade at
3 pm, food, beer garden sponsored by Grand Canyon Brewing Company, live band
“Whiskey Rodeo”, fun for all, free, 3-8:30 pm, 928-638-2901.
July 4 Home Town 4th of July and Parade
(WILLIAMS) One of the longest parades in Northern Arizona starting at
4pm through downtown, local Rotary BBQ, Kiwanis Korn Roast and long running ice
cream social at the Methodist Church, Cataract Creek Rambler steam engine runs
all weekend long at the Grand Canyon Railway and many more family activities, 800-863-0546.
July 4 16th Annual 4th of July Parade
(FLAGSTAFF) Drawing more than 10,000 people, this annual tradition has
more than 100 entries. Designated an “Arizona Treasure” by former Governor
Janet Napolitano. Historic Downtown Flagstaff, 9 am, 928-774-4505.
