LIST: Phoenix metro area July 4th events and fireworks
PHOENIX - Looking for places to see the fireworks in the Valley to celebrate the 4th of July? Here's a list of some of the places holding some dazzling Independence Day celebrations:
Note: The City of Phoenix and Tempe have cancelled their annual fireworks shows at Steele Indian School Park and Tempe Town Lake due to COVID-19.
Anthem's Independence Day Celebration
- July 3, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Fireworks launch only with final approval of the fire department
- Community Park - 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.
- Includes rides, water slides, activities, and festival food
- https://www.onlineatanthem.com
Apache Junction's 2021 Hometown Fireworks Celebration
- July 4, 6 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.
- Apache Junction High School football field
- Includes a volleyball tournament, food and drinks and a mini-float contest
- Parking is limited and there will be traffic restrictions; plan for 20-30 minute delays
- Parking map
- https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/700/4th-of-July
Avondale's Light Up the Sky 4th of July Celebration
- July 4, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.
- Phoenix Raceway - 125 S. Avondale Blvd.
- Live DJ, food, games and a kids' zone
- https://www.avondaleaz.gov/events
Buckeye's Independence Day Celebration
- July 4, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 8:45 p.m.
- Buckeye Airport - 3000 S. Palo Verde Rd.
- https://www.buckeyeaz.gov
Casa Grande's July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
- July 4, gates open at 7 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Paul Mason Sports Complex - 2525 N. Pinal Ave.
- Free admission
- https://casagrandeaz.gov
Chandler's July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
- July 4, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Tumbleweed Park - 2250 S. McQueen Rd.
- Drive-in fireworks show; light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be offered
- $5 parking passes are required for entry into the event
- https://www.chandleraz.gov
Flagstaff's 4th of July
- Parade: July 3, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Starting at Elm & Beaver, the parade will head south on Beaver, turn left on Aspen to San Francisco and north on San Francisco back to Elm.
- "Current stages 3 and 4 fire restrictions have necessitated the cancellation of 4th of July Fireworks."
- https://www.flagstaffarizona.org
Florence's 4th of July Freedom Fest
- Heritage Park
- July 4, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.
- http://www.florenceaz.gov/4th-of-july-freedom-fest
Fountain Hills' Fourth at the Fountain
- Fountain Park - 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd.
- July 4, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Live music, food vendors offering Italian ice, frozen lemonade and more
- https://www.experiencefountainhills.org
Gilbert's 4th of July Celebration
- Gilbert Regional Park
- July 4, 5:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 8:45 p.m.
- Food trucks and live entertainment offered
- https://www.gilbertaz.gov
Glendale's Fireworks for the 4th
- Westgate Entertainment District
- July 4, 5 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Dinner deals, live music, face painting, a chalk walk and more
- Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis
- https://westgateaz.com/event/fireworks-for-the-4th
Goodyear's Star Spangled Fourth
- Goodyear Ballpark
- July 4, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Activities include bounce houses and a zip line, along with live music
- https://www.goodyearaz.gov
Litchfield Park's Red, White & Boom at the Wigwam
- July 4, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Blue Golf Course at the Wigwam
- Fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.
- Offering live DJ, food and drink
- https://www.wigwamarizona.com/events/red-white-boom
City of Maricopa's 2021 Great American 4th
- July 4, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Copper Sky Regional Park - 4435 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- https://ww.ga4th.com
Mesa's Arizona Celebration of Freedom 2021
- July 3, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Fiesta Mall - 1445 W Southern Ave.
- A drive-in fireworks show starting at 9 p.m. Space is limited to 1,500 guests.
- http://arizonacelebrationoffreedom.com
City of Peoria's All-American Festival
- July 4, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
- Peoria Sports Complex - 16101 N 83rd Ave.
- Offers live entertainment, food and beer, and a cornhole tournament
- https://www.peoriaaz.gov
Celebrate America 2021 at Lake Pleasant
- July 3, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Pleasant Harbor - 8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria
- Features waterslides, bounce houses, food trucks and more
- https://pleasantharbor.com
City of Prescott 4th of July Fireworks
- July 4, 3 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Watson Lake
- Offers live music, water slides, inflatables, games and activities, food and a beer garden
- https://www.prescott-az.gov/city-of-prescott-4th-of-july-fireworks-event-details-3/
Prescott Valley's Red, White & Boom!
- July 4, 3 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Mountain Valley Park - 8600 Nace Lane
- https://www.pvaz.net
Scottsdale's 8th Annual 4th of July Celebration
- July 4, 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- WestWorld of Scottsdale - 16601 N. Pima Rd.
- Features a VIP backyard barbecue, vendors, live music
- https://www.scottsdale4th.com
Surprise's 38th Annual 4th of July Celebration
- July 4, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 8:40 p.m.
- Mark Coronado Park - 15850 N. Bullard Ave.
- Live music and food trucks will be available. Admission is free with a canned food donation.
- https://www.surpriseaz.gov
Williams July 4th events
- Parade at 6 p.m.
- 9 p.m. fireworks (weather permitting)
- https://experiencewilliams.com/events-in-williams
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