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Happy Fourth of July, 2024
It’s Independence Day showtime this week! Check out Anthem’s fireworks celebration on Wednesday, July 3 below. The rest of the FREE fireworks are on Thursday, July 4 in Avondale, Fountain Hills, Buckeye, Surprise, Glendale, Phoenix, Mesa, Peoria, Goodyear, and Gilbert. See below for details.
Celebrate Independence Day with some spectacular firework displays planned for all around the Valley of the Sun for FREE. Along with the fireworks, these celebrations have additional events and attractions planned, like concerts and festivals with food and drink, going on at the same time.
Fireworks generally start at sundown. Below are some of the major fireworks displays going on in the Valley on or around July 4, along with their specific events and attractions with times and locations listed. Most of these events are family-friendly with no alcohol being served. Click the link for each event listed below for more details.
Please check back with us at Phoenix on the Cheap. Firework displays will be updated as more information is received prior to the holiday. Check the websites linked below before you go.
Independence Day Celebration – Anthem
Celebrate Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration with a FREE fireworks display. In addition, the kids will enjoy fun rides and water slides. Don’t forget to bring your appetite as there will be plenty of festival food! Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfort.
Unlimited water slides and obstacle course for all ages for a fee. Purchase ride wristbands ahead of time at the Civic Building or Community Center for $20 each until July 2 or $25 on site July 3.
Join the festivities in Anthem from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at the Community Park, located at 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, 85086. Click here for details.
Light up the Sky Independence Day Celebration
Ignite your celebration in Avondale, come on out to Light Up the Sky Independence Day Celebration. The fun begins on Thursday, July 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Phoenix Raceway.
The FREE general admission area includes tailgate parking with your friends and family. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, play games in the Kid Zone, and dance to live music before being dazzled by a 25-minute spectacular fireworks show.
Phoenix Raceway is located at 7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale, 85323. Click here for more details.
Fourth at the Fountain Independence Day Celebration
Start the celebration off by wearing that red, white, and blue at Fountain Hills Fourth at the Fountain Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4. It’s a FREE event with fireworks starting at 9 p.m., but get to Fountain Park at 12925 North Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills, 85268, at 6 p.m. for the beginning festivities.
Dance to the live music of the Rock Lobster Band, and watch the city’s famous fountain light up in patriotic colors. Food trucks will be on hand for hungry family members. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for your comfort. Click here for more details.
Independence Day Celebration in Buckeye
Experience an exhilarating fireworks display, tail-gate style at the Buckeye Airport on Thursday, July 4 at 3000 S. Palo Verde Rd., Buckeye, 85326. The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. and goes until 9:00 p.m. Fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. The event promises food trucks, other types of vendors, and live music.
This is a FREE family-friendly event. According to the Independence Day Celebration website, no glass, alcohol, pets, grills, fire pits, or individual fireworks are allowed.
City of Surprise Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the birth of our nation in Surprise. Listen to some moving music from a DJ while the kids play on inflatables on Thursday, July 4, beginning at 6 p.m. Then, fireworks will start at around 8:45 p.m., weather permitting. Food trucks will be available for snacks. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for comfort, as there’s no other seating. This is a FREE event.
Join the fun at the Mark Coronado Park, located at 15960 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise, 85374. Click here for more details.
Next door to the park is Surprise Stadium where families can enjoy a FREE baseball game before the fireworks show. The Oakland A’s and Texas Rangers minor league teams will face off at 5 p.m. on July 4. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. The stadium will remain open after the completion of the game for anyone who would like to watch the fireworks from the stadium seats.
Firework Fest at Westgate Entertainment District
For a more urbane type of evening try Firework Fest at Westgate* on Thursday, July 4 from 5 – 9 p.m. with FREE fireworks beginning at around 8:30 p.m. Kids will experience FREE face painting, balloon twisting, classically restored fire trucks, and a fun splash pad. Adults can enjoy an outdoor beer garden with live music for a cost.
Westgate Entertainment District, located next to the State Farm Stadium, is at 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305. Although the fireworks show is free, the website suggests you make early reservations at Westgate’s restaurants if you plan on eating there.
Parking at Westgate will be limited; however, parking will be available in surrounding lots. Click here for details.
*This website link shows the 2023 event, but is actually information on the Thursday, July 4, 2024 event.
Fabulous Phoenix Fourth 2024
The annual Fabulous Phoenix 4th features one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. Before the fireworks begin, the kiddies can enjoy a great selection of rides, inflatables and activities.
This FREE, non-alcoholic family event will attract thousands of attendees on Thursday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park, located at 300 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, 85012.
Bring your picnic blanket or folding chairs, and get out early to ensure a good spot to watch the live entertainment. Food Trucks will be on site for dinner choices.
Road closures will be in effect during the event. Click here for parking and light rail information.
Arizona Celebration of Freedom, Mesa
Now this is one patriotic event – the Arizona Celebration of Freedom. Head over to the Mesa Convention Center at 263 N. Center Street, Mesa, 85201 on Thursday, July 4 from 6 to 10 p.m.
The FREE fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m. Before then, experience a broad array of attractions and events.
Along with historic reenactments, witness brand new citizens of the United States at their naturalization ceremony. Participants can also honor Arizona’s fallen heroes from the war on terrorism at a memorial. On the much lighter side, a Patriotic Stunt Show is also planned. Click here for more details.
Peoria’s All-American Festival
Peoria’s All-American Festival begins at 6 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 at the Peoria Sports Complex located at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 85382. Family fun abounds at this celebration, which will stretch throughout the entire sports complex. FREE general admission to events and activities.
Along with the fireworks display, which begin at sundown, quench your thirst and appetite at a delicious assortment of food vendors. Entertainment includes live music by The Spazmatics.
Don’t forget to bring the kids’ swimsuits, enormous water slides are promised. For adults and children who have sensory processing needs, there will be a Sensory Room in the Visitor’s Clubhouse, so everyone can experience the fun. Click here for more details.
Goodyear Star Spangled Fourth
Join the good people of Goodyear as they celebrate a Star Spangled Fourth with a bang on Thursday, July 4. Dance to entertaining live music. Enjoy delicious food and drinks. There will be free give-a-ways and bouncy houses for the kids. Fireworks, parking, and fun activities are FREE.
Make sure to get to the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, 85338, by 6 p.m. Festivities end at 9:00 p.m. The patriotic fireworks show begins at around 8:30 p.m. Click here for details.
Gilbert 4th of July Celebration
Head over to Gilbert’s 4th of July Celebration this year. This FREE, family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, July 4 at Gilbert Regional Park, from 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Gilbert Regional Park is located at 3005 East Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, 85298.
Experience live performances, aerial entertainment, drones, and a fireworks show.
Parking will cost $15. The parking lot opens at 4 p.m. The park is fully accessible by strollers, wheelchairs and walkers. ADA Parking is first come first serve and a parking placard will be required.
Tolleson 4th of July Celebration
The City of Tolleson is happy to announce a FREE fireworks display on Thursday, July 4 from 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Veterans Park.
While waiting for the fireworks to begin, there will be live entertainment to jam to, watermelon to eat, and water slides for children of all ages. All FREE.
A special deal from the city: FREE Uber rides to this 4th of July Celebration. The city is granting an Uber Voucher to its citizens, valid Thursday, July 4 from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. According to the website, if you pay your water bill to Tolleson, you’re eligible for the voucher.
Use this QR code to claim your voucher here. Scroll down to the bottom on this site to find the QR code.
Tolleson Veterans Park is located at 8601 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 85353. Use this address for Uber drop-off and pick-up too.
Click here for details about more events scheduled in Tolleson.
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