Below is a list of activities in Phoenix and Scottsdale and Tempe for the 4th of July.
Light Up the Sky Festival July 3, 2008, 7-10 p.m. Maryvale Baseball Park, 3600 N. 51st Ave. Musical entertainment, kids’ rides and craft activities, topped off with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free Sponsoring Agency: City of Phoenix, 602-262-4539
Annual Fabulous Phoenix Fourth July 4, 2008, 6-10 p.m. Steele Indian School Park, Indian School Rd. & 3rd St. Entertainment, carnival, family activities, and fireworks Sponsoring Agency: City of Phoenix, 602-495-0739
Scottsdale
July 4, 2008 8:30am
Freedom Parade
Mescal Park
11015 N 68th St
480-991-7955
Watch the parade or decorate your stroller, bike, skateboard, horse, pets, golf carts, or wagons and be in the parade. Free
www.scottsdaleaz.gov
City of Scottsdale July 4, 2008 5pm-7:30pm
Grand Ol' Family Picnic
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn Rd
480-312-0217
Old fashioned games, arts and crafts, watermelon and pie eating contests, and more family fun. There will be no fireworks at this event, but there will be information on area fireworks shows. Free admission.
www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov
City of Scottsdale July 4, 2008 5pm-8pm
July Fourth Celebration
Eldorado Park
2311 N Miller Rd
480-312-2771
Live entertainment, crafts, and family fun. Free
www.scottsdale.gov
City of Scottsdale
Tempe
July 4, 2008
Annual Fourth of July Parade and Picnic
The parade starts at New Life Anglican Church and goes down Country Club to Redfield.
Parade ends at Stroud Park where the picnic will be held.
Residents are invited to decorate bikes, cars, and pets for the parade. Free hot dogs, drinks, and condiments provided at the picnic. Residents are encouraged to bring side dishes and desserts to share. Free
www.camelotvillage.org
July 4, 2008 4pm-11pm
CBS5 July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival
Tempe Beach Park
Rio Salado Pkwy
480-350-5189
Family activities, entertainment, fireworks over Tempe Town Lake. $6/age 13 and over, Free/age 12 and under.
www.tempe4th.com
City of Tempe and the Kiwanis Club of Tempe For a full list of activities go here. | 
