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