PHOENIX, AZ — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and cities across the Valley are getting things ready for the BIG celebration this summer!
Here’s a list of events to keep in mind for your Fourth of July itinerary.
- Date: Thursday, July 4.
- Rock Lobster will perform from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- What to expect: live music, prizes, more than 10 food trucks on-site, fireworks and more.
- Address: 2925 N Saguaro Boulevard in Fountain Hills, check out the map.
- Cost: Free admission.
Arizona Celebration of Freedom 2024
- Date: Thursday, July 4.
- Festivities run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Fireworks to start at approximately 9:30 p.m.
- What to expect: live bands, revolutionary war reenactment, patriotic superhero stunt show, picnic games, fireworks and more- you can find the full schedule right here.
- Address: 263 N. Center Street in Downtown Mesa.
- Cost: Free admission.
- Date: Thursday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Address: Steele Indian School Park [3rd St. and Indian School Rd.] in Phoenix.
- Click here for parking & light rail information.
- Keep this in mind: “This is a non-alcohol event. anyone found to be in possession of alcohol, or found to be intoxicated, will be reported to the Phoenix Police Department,” read a statement from the city on their event’s page.
- Cost: Free admission.
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Scottdale's 11th Annual 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld
- Date: Thursday July 4, beginning at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9:00pm and “event ends promptly after.”
- What to expect: Fireworks, Copper State Rodeo Company bull-riding, 2nd Annual Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Contest Championship, 5th Annual Parade of Heroes and more - you can find the full list of activities right here.
- Address: WestWorld of Scottsdale [16601 N. Pima Rd.]
- Cost: ticket pricing for the events starts at $20.
Watch the video below to see more on Tempe's Independence Day celebrations:
Celebrating Independence Day at Tempe Beach Park
- Date: Thursday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- What to expect: fireworks, live music, splash zone, classically restored fire trucks and more.
- Address: Westgate Entertainment District [6770 N. Sunrise Blvd.] in Glendale.
- Cost: Free admission.
- Date: Thursday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Fireworks will begin at 8:45 p.m.
- Address: Goodyear Ballpark [1933 S. Ballpark Way]
- Cost: Free admission.
Tolleson’s Fourth of July
- Date: Thursday, July 4, from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Address: Tolleson Veterans Park [8601 W. Van Buren St.]
- What to expect: fireworks display, live entertainment, water slides and more.
- The city is offering free Uber rides for Tolleson residents only, click here to learn how to redeem the voucher.
- Cost: Free admission.
- Date: Sunday, June 30, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Live Music from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Address: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park [7301 E. Indian Bend Rd.] in Scottsdale.
- Cost: Tickets are $15 per person and children 2-years-old and younger receive free admission- click here for more information.
Buckeye’s Independence Day Celebration
- Date: July 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Firework show will start at approximately 8:30 p.m.
- “This festive event will also include All-American eats & treats with a variety of food trucks and vendors and a concert,” reads the city’s event website.
- Address: Buckeye Airport [3000 S. Palo Verde Rd.]
- Cost: Free admission.
Four Nights of Freedom at the Princess
- Artists hitting the stage: Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band [July 3] , Josh Ross [July 4], Nate Smith [July 5] and Lily Meola [July 6].
- Keep this in mind: “Freedom Fest concert series available exclusively to overnight guests of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Tickets not available to general public for individual purchase,” stated the resort on their Website.
- Cost: price varies.
- Where: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess [7575 E. Princess Dr.]
If you’re searching for the closest firework show near you, here’s a map with locations around the Valley!
Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration
- What to expect: The event will take place at Anthem Community Park. According to the city, there will be food vendors, rotary beer garden, interactive activities, music, entertainment, and more - the full list can be found here.
- Date: Wednesday, July 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks set to start at 9:00 p.m.
- Address: 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.
- Cost: Admission is free; some activities do require tickets/ bracelet.
- What to expect: live music, ‘Patriotic Program,’ food trucks, water inflatables, fireworks Display and more.
- Date: Thursday, July 4, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Address: 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek.
- Cost: “Tickets are $40/Carload. This Car Pass includes admission for everyone in your car. PLEASE NOTE: you need one(1) car pass per car. Not per person. We will not be selling tickets onsite,” read a statement on Schnepf Farms’ website.
City of Peoria's All-American Festival
- What to expect: The event takes place at Main Stadium at Peoria Sports Complex. There will be more than 20 food & beverage vendors, fireworks, BMX performances by the superhero stunt team, carnival-style & outdoor games, giveaways for the first ‘5,000 attendees /while supplies last,’ and more.
- Date: Thursday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Address: 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria.
- Cost: Free admission but there’s also the ‘Colonnade VIP Experience’ available that’s $45 per person.
Peoria hosting annual July 4th celebration
- What to expect: The event takes place at Copper Sky Regional Park. Event goers can expect music performances, water slides, food trucks, vendors/shopping and much more.
- Date: Thursday, July 4, from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Address: 44345 W. Bowlin Rd., Maricopa.
- Cost: Free admission.
Light Up the Sky Independence Day Celebration
- What to expect: The West Valley can head to the Phoenix Raceway for a Fourth of July celebration! The event will have food trucks on-site, a Kid Zone, live music and a 25-minute spectacular fireworks display.
- Date: Thursday, July 4, from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks set to start at 9:00 p.m.
- Address: 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323
- Cost: Free general admission, VIP tickets are available.
