Independence Day is right around the corner, and cities across the Valley are finalizing preparations for one of the year’s most anticipated celebrations. From massive drone shows to traditional fireworks displays and community festivals, there are plenty of options to enjoy patriotic festivities throughout the region.
Here’s a detailed look at the major Fourth of July events happening across the Valley:
Arizona Celebration of Freedom – Mesa
- Date: July 4
- Time: 6 to 10 p.m., fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
- Location: 263 N. Center Street, Downtown Mesa
- Admission: Free
- What to Expect: Live music, patriotic superhero stunt show, picnic games, tailgate zone, and a grand fireworks finale
Fourth at the Fountain – Fountain Hills
- Date: July 4
- Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Location: 12925 N. Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills
- Admission: Free
- What to Expect: Live music by Rock Lobster, food vendors, fireworks, and space for picnics with blankets and chairs
Fabulous Phoenix 4th – Phoenix
- Date: July 4
- Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road
- Admission: Free
- Important: No vehicle entrance or public parking. Pedestrian access at Central Avenue and Glenrosa Avenue, 3rd Street and Indian School Road, and 7th Street just north of Turney Avenue
- What to Expect: Food, entertainment, and one of the largest fireworks displays in the Valley
Tempe 4th of July Celebration – Tempe
- Date: July 4
- Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive
- Admission: $10 online, $15 at the gate, free for children 12 and under with paid adult
- What to Expect: Live music, food, a drone show, fireworks, and family-friendly entertainment
City of Peoria’s All-American Festival – Peoria
- Date: July 4
- Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
- Location: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue
- Admission: Free, with paid VIP experiences available
- What to Expect: Food vendors, outdoor games, live music, and fireworks
Star Spangled 4th – Goodyear
- Date: July 4
- Time: 6 to 9 p.m., fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
- Location: Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way
- Admission: Free
- What to Expect: Live music, food trucks, and the city’s first large-scale drone show, visible only inside the ballpark
Buckeye’s Independence Day Celebration – Buckeye
- Date: July 4
- Time: 6 to 9 p.m., fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Buckeye Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road
- Admission: Free
- What to Expect: Food trucks, live music, yard games, and a fireworks show
Firework Fest at Westgate Entertainment District – Glendale
- Date: July 4
- Time: 6 to 9 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Location: 6770 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale
- Admission: Free
- What to Expect: Open-air beer garden, live music, games, photo opportunities, airbrush tattoos, splash zone, and fireworks
Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration – Anthem
- Date: July 3
- Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Location: Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway
- Admission: Free admission and parking
- What to Expect: Food vendors, music, roving entertainers, fireworks, with additional paid activities such as water slides and obstacle courses
Hometown 4th at Schnepf Farms – Queen Creek
- Date: July 4
- Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
- Location: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek
- Admission: Car passes start at $45.45, VIP passes available
- What to Expect: Live music, food, water inflatables, and a fireworks show
Avondale’s Light Up the Sky Celebration – Avondale
- Date: July 4
- Time: Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at 8:25 p.m.
- Location: Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive
- Admission: Free tailgate admission
- What to Expect: Families can bring chairs, coolers, and snacks. No grills or open flames allowed. Music synchronized with fireworks will be broadcast on 99.7 FM
Westgate’s Firework Fest – Glendale
- Date: July 4
- Time: 6 to 9 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Location: Westgate Entertainment District
- Admission: Free
- What to Expect: Photo opportunities, airbrush tattoos, splash zone, beer garden, live music, games, and fireworks. Best viewing is on the east side of the district
