For a list of  2009 4th of July activities please see the About: Phoenix pages.  Many cities are refraining from any celebrations because of monetary constraints. 

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.

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

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.ci.Scottsdale.az.us
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
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park