Below is a list of activities in Greater Phoenix for the 2008 Independence Day, July 4th 2008.
Some of the activities start a day before. The list is by city and its in alphabetical order. There are a few activities listed in cities like Payson and Prescott if you can't handle the heat here in Phoenix. Not all locations have fireworks but, all of them should be fun. Listed by city in alphabetical order.
Avondale
July 3, 2008
6pm-9:30pm
Rev White & Boom!
Phoenix International Raceway
7602 S Avondale Blvd
623-333-2400
Tours of the raceway and the largest fireworks display in the Southwest Valley. Free
www.avondale.gov Buckeye July 4, 2008
6pm-9pm
Celebrate 4th of July Buckeye Style
Earl Edgar Recreational Complex
Miller Rd & Beloat
623-349-6354
Family activities in the park and in the spectacular Splash Park along with music and food. Fireworks start at 8:45pm. $2 admission per person.
www.buckeyeaz.gov
Casa Grande July 2, 2008
7:15pm
Red, White and Blue Family Parade
Paul Mason Sportsplex
2525 N Pinal Ave
520-421-8677 Floats and decorated scooter, kids, and dogs are invited to participate in this parade. Free
www.ci.casa-grande.az.us
July 4, 2008
10am-2pm
4th of July Family Day in the Pool
Palm Island Aquatics Park
1115 N Brown Ave
520-421-8650
Activities and games during open swim for children and adults. $1/adults, 50 cents for children age 17 and under
www.ci.casa-grande.az.us
July 4, 2008
10am-2pm
Fourth of July Family Day
Carr-McNatt Park
1115 N Brown Ave
520-421-8650
Open swim at the Palm Island Family Aquatics Park and family activities. $1 for adults, 50 cents for children age 17 and under
www.ci.casa-grande.az.us
July 4, 2008
5pm
4th of July Family Day
Paul Mason Sportsplex
2525 N Pinal Ave
520-421-8677
Old-fashioned celebration with games, food and live entertainment. Fireworks begin at 8pm. Free
www.ci.casa-grande.az.us
Cave Creek July 3, 2008
2pm
Spirit of Freedom
Cave Creek Museum
Corner of Basin & Skyline off Cave Creek Rd
480-488-2764
Open house and celebration of Independence Day. Local artist Jason Williamson will donate his watercolor painting Spirit of Freedom to the museum. Free
www.cavecreekmuseum.org
July 3, 2008
6pm
Third of July Fireworks
Harold's Cave Creek Corral
6895 E Cave Creek Rd
480-488-1906
Indoor and outdoor concerts, BBQ, fun, and a fireworks show at 9pm. Free admission.
www.haroldscorral.com
Chandler July 4, 2008
Gates open at 5:30pm. Special ceremonies start at 9:15pm followed by fireworks at 9:30pm.
Red, White and Boom
Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass
5700 N Loop Rd
480-502-5600
Cookout, live entertainment, activities, fireworks display. Free admission. Call or visit the website for fees for various events.
www.rawhide.com
July 4, 2008
4pm-10:30pm
4th of July 7-Up Fireworks Spectacular
Tumbleweed Park
2250 S McQueen Rd
480-782-2735
Family fun and games, entertainment, food and drinks, carnival, fireworks. Free
chandleraz.gov
Fort McDowell just past Fountain Hills. July 4, 2008
2pm
Fourth at the Fort
Fort McDowell Casino
Fort McDowell Rd & the Beeline Hwy (Rt 87)
800-THE-FORT (843-3678)
Family events, entertainment, and contests for adults, fireworks at 9:45pm. Free
www.fortmcdowellcasino.com
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Glendale July 4, 2008
Free swim starts at 1pm, with the main event starting at 7pm
28th Annual Glendale Hometown 4th of July
Glendale Community College
59th Ave & Olive Ave
623-930-2299
Live entertainment, fun for the family, F-16 fighter flyover, swimming, food and drinks, with a fireworks display starting at 8:40pm. Free
www.glendaleaz.org
City of Glendale Goodyear July 4, 2008
6:30pm-10pm
Independence Day Celebration
Newlan-Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater
10310 S Estrella Pkwy
Entertainment, family fun, and a fireworks display. Free
www.goodyearaz.gov
City of Goodyear July 4, 2008
6:30pm-10pm
Star-Spangled Fourth
Goodyear Community Park
3151 N Litchfield Rd
623-882-7534
Live entertainment, water rides, activities for kids, food and drinks. Fireworks start at 9:35pm. Free admission. $10 for all-you-can-ride kids wristbands.
www.goodyearaz.gov
City of Goodyear Litchfield Park July 4, 2008
10am-5pm
Fourth of July Splash Bash
Litchfield Park Recreation Center
100 S Old Litchfield Rd
623-935-9040
Coin toss, greased watermelon contest, wet t-shirt swimming contest, and more. $2 per person
www.litchfield-park.org
City of Litchfield Park July 4, 2008
7pm-10pm
Fourth of July Celebration
Litchfield Park Town Center
623-935-9040
F-16 fighter fly-over, food, music, and fireworks. Free www.litchfield-park.org
City of Litchfield Park Mesa July 4, 2008
6pm
Fourth of July Celebration
Mesa Community College
1833 W Southern Ave
480-461-7000
Entertainment, food, rides for the kids. Fireworks display starts at 9pm. $5 for parking and admission per vehicle. $1 per person if you're not parking on campus.
www.mc.maricopa.edu
Mesa Community College Morristown - near Lake Pleasant July 3, 2008
8:45pm
Annual Fireworks Celebration
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd
602-372-7460 x 200
Fireworks display launched from Waddell Dam over the lake. $5/vehicle, $2/watercraft
www.maricopa.gov/parks/lake_pleasant
Lake Pleasant Regional Park Payson where it's cool July 4, 2008
3pm-5pm family games, 7pm-9pm family entertainment followed by fireworks
July 4th Fireworks & Family Fun Day
Green Valley Park
1000 W Country Club Dr
928-474-5242
Family games, fun, and entertainment. Fireworks display over Green Valley Lake at the end of the evening. Free
www.ci.payson.az.us
Town of Payson Peoria July 4, 2008
5pm-10pm
July 4th All American Festival
Peoria Sports Complex Mariners Practice Field
16101 N 83rd Ave
602-773-7564
Entertainment, children's activities, a water zone, food, vendors, F-16 fighter fly-over, fireworks +. $5 age 13 and over, free for children age 12 and under
www.peoriaaz.com
City of Peoria Phoenix July 3, 2008
7pm-10pm
Light Up the Sky Festival
Maryvale Baseball Park
3600 N 51st Ave
602-262-4539
Musical entertainment, kids' rides and craft activities, with fireworks at 9:30pm. Free
www.phoenix.gov
City of Phoenix July 4, 2008
6pm-10pm
Annual Fabulous Phoenix Fourth
Steele Indian School Park
Indian School Rd & 3rd St
602-495-0739
Entertainment, carnival, family activities. Free
www.phoenix.gov
City of Phoenix Prescott it will be cool here as well July 4, 2008
11am-10pm
July 4th Celebration
Pioneer Park
1200 Commerce Dr
928-777-1349
Water slide, bungee jumping, carnival rides, inflatables, vendors, live music, and food. Free admission. Carnival ride wrist bands $5 each.
www.cityofprescott.net
City of Prescott July 5, 2008
6pm
Movie in the Park: Independence Day
Watson Lake Park
Highway 89
928-777-1122
Outdoor showing of the movie Independence Day. Free
www.cityofprescott.net
City of Prescott 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
9am-11am
Independence Day Bounce
BounceU
8970 E Bahia Dr
480-502-0210
Bouncy family fun. $6.95 for the first child and $5.95 for each sibling.
www.bounceu.com
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 Surprise July 4, 2008
6pm-8:30pm
Annual 4th of July Celebration
Surprise Stadium (15850 N Bullard Ave)
Community Park (15953 N Bullard Ave)
623-222-2000
Family events, entertainment, games, food, beverages, and more. Free events at the park and ticketed events at the stadium. Call or visit website for details.
www.surpriseaz.com
City of Surprise 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 hotdogs, 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 Tombstone where have all the cowboys gone! July 4, 2008
Call for schedule
Family Style 4th of July
Medigovich Field
Mountain View Rd north of US 80
520-457-3994
Softball tournament for all ages, food, children's activities, fireworks display after dark. Admission to various events varies
www.tombstone.org
Town of Tombstone and Tombstone Knights of Columbus Tubac July 4, 2008
10am-noon
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
1 Burrel St
520-398-2704
Children's games and celebrations. Free
www.tubacaz.com
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