Our "Where To" posts have become legendary. Now we offer the where to watch fireworks, have fun, lisen to music, and take kids on the fourth of July in Arizona. We have scoured every souce we could find to give the most complete list of 4th of July events for most every city and town in Arizona including Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Tucson, Prescott, Payson and many other cities. Wheterh you want to watch fireworks, attend a parade, listen to music or more, it's here on Urban Life. We hope you enjoy your 4th.
We've included links so you can find even more details. Have a safe fun forth of July.
ALPINE: Independence Day Celebration – parade, games, vendors, fireworks and historical military exhibition, vendors, fireworks, 928-339-4330 or www.alpinearizona.com
APACHE JUNCTION: 4th of July celebration – Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center, swimming and games for the kids. 10:00 2:00. 480-983-2181 or http://www.ajcity.net/index.aspx?nid=193
APACHE JUNCTION: 4th of July Sand Volleyball Tourney -- Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center. Co-ed sand volley ball tournament 10:00 am, Limited space, reservation required. 480-983-2181 or http://www.ajcity.net/index.aspx?nid=193
APACHE JUNCTION: Fireworks Celebration – AJ High Football Stadium. 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Music of Jann & The Moondags, free watermelon, kids activities, 480-983-2181 or http://www.ajcity.net/index.aspx?nid=193
AVONDALE: No events announced for the 4th of July.
BENSON: 4th of July Celebration - City Park, Festivites start at 9 am: Parade, Ronald McDonald, food, water fights (a popular local event), live music, fireworks begin at 8:30 pm with music afterwards. 520-586-4293 or www.bensonvisitorcenter.com
BISBEE: Annual Fourth of July Celebration – The folks in Bisbee really get into their 4th of July party. 9 a.m. Bisbee Coaster Races down Tombstone Canyon, the oldest and longest gravity-powered race in the U.S., also the Bisbee Iron Man Mile, parade at 11 am, ball games, fireworks, food booths, mining contests mucking & hard-rock drilling, 520-432-6016 or 520-432-5421 or www.discoverbisbee.com
BUCKEYE: No 4th of July events scheduled.
CAMP VERDE: Independence Day Celebration - Butler Park, old-fashion family fun, food, games, free watermelon, roasted corn by local Hauser farms, fireworks at 9 pm, free, 6-10 pm, 928-567-0535 ext. 135 or www.cvaz.org
CASA GRANDE: Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks - Paul Mason Sportsplex, Red, White and Blue parade followed by the fireworks, 7:30 pm, 520-421-8677 or www.casagrandechamber.org
CHANDLER: 4th of July Celebration – Chandler is noted for their 4th of July party. It’s a family friendly event held at the newly expanded Tumbleweed Park. the party starts at 4 pm with free rides for the children, live music, classic car exhibit, and more. Fireworks at 9:30 pm, entry is free, $5 per vehicle for on-site parking, 480-236-9123 or www.visitchandler.com
CHANDLER/RAWHIDE: July 4th– A Star Spangled Shoot Out! - Rawhide Wild West Town, Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Costume Contest, music, family fun & fireworks display, $10.00 entry fee, kids under 5 are free, 480-502-5600 or www.rawhide.com
CHINO VALLEY: Family-Fun 4th of July - Old Home Manor Park, food, beer garden, entertainment, fireworks at 9:00 pm, free, doors open at 5:00 pm, 928-636-9780 or www.cv4th.com
CLARKDALE: Firecracker Express – Ride the rail on the 4th. Verde Canyon Railroad, celebrate with a barbeque and patriotic music, reservations required, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
COTTONWOOD: 10th Annual Fantastic Family Fourth of July – This is a big community event with lots of activities. Cottonwood Kid’s Park, (12th St. & Cherry), kids inflatable play and water rides, food, pie & watermelon eating contests, live entertainment, fireworks scheduled to begin at 8:45, free, 4-9 pm, www.ci.cottonwood.az.us
DOUGLAS: 4th of July Fireworks & Celebration - Veterans Memorial Park, celebrations, golf tourney at 9:00 am, soccer play offs, fireworks, parade, live music during the day and night, and lots of games, 520-417-7334 or www.douglasaz.gov
EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE: 97th Annual July 4th Round Valley Rodeo & Parade – This is a real old fashion rodeo competition, bull riding & barrel racing competition, parade, fireworks, rodeo, BBQ, fireworks, $5, 9 am - 9 pm, 928-333-2123 or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
FLAGSTAFF: Summer Concert – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, (4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. 86001), in the gardens under the shade of the cool pines, bring a picnic dinner, beer & wine available, Rio Flamenco will entertain, $10-12, 5:30-7 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
FLAGSTAFF: Rope America Fourth of July Team Roping – Mormon Lake Lodge, teams from across the country compete for prize money, live music, fireworks, free, 928-354-2227 or www.mormonlakelodge.com
FLAGSTAFF: 13th Annual 4th of July Parade - Historic Downtown, old-fashioned community parade, 100 entries include vintage vehicles, dancing, music, animals, floats, free, 9 am, 800-842-7293 or www.flagstaffarizona.org
FLAGSTAFF: 1st Annual Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire & Mountain Music Festival – (4th of July weekend), El Nathan Christian Campground, lots of entertainment, food and comedy, 10 am – 6 pm, http://www.gcrenfaire.com/ 928-635-2394
FLAGSTAFF: 3rd Annual Flagstaff Art in the Park Fourth of July Show – Wheeler Park. this is a juried show so no imports or mass produced art… just hand made fine art and crafts, live continuous music, food booths, kid’s activities, free, Sat 9 am – 6 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-556-9498 or http://www.flagstaffarizona.org/fourth/index.html
FLORENCE: Freedom Fest - Florence Pool & Heritage Park, (600 N. Main St.), all-day family day event, horseshoe tournament, “Fiery Salsa” challenge, red, family parade, pool activities, entertainment, vendors and fireworks show, 520-868-7589 or www.visitflorenceaz.com/
GILBERT: Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration – Mesquite High School, kid’s games, community exhibits, food, rides and a grand fireworks at 9:00 pm. Free admission and parking. 4:00 – 10:30. 480-892-0056 or www.gilbertaz.com
GLENDALE: No 4th of July events scheduled.
GREER: See Pinetop Lakeside
HEBER-OVERGAARD: Annual Independence Day Celebration – parade is Saturday at 11 am on, Festival in the Park at Tall Timbers Navajo County Park, with arts & crafts, food, entertainment, games, fireworks at Mogollon High School (call for times), 928-535-5777 or www.heberovergaard.org
JEROME: Jerome Art Walk – visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, no scheduled fireworks. www.jeromeartwalk.com
KINGMAN: Independence Day Celebration - Mohave County Fairgrounds, 3 pm games and family fun, 8 ball tourney, classic car show. 9:00 pm fireworks 928-753-2636 or www.mcfafairgrounds.org
LAKE HAVASU CITY: Fourth of July Fireworks Display – Rotary Community Park- 4:00 – 10:00 pm. Lots of games, music and spectacular fireworks from 9:00 –9:45 pm. www.golakehavasu.com
LITCHFIELD PARK: 4th of July Celebration – Litchfield Park Pool (daytime Splash Bash) Honeysuckle Rd. (evening events) , enjoy an F-16 flyover, good food, a DJ, music and a great fireworks extravaganza., free, 7-10 pm, 623-935-9040 or www.litchfield-park.org
MARANA: Star Spangled Spectacular – Arizona Pavilions, free, 6-10 pm, family events, fireworks at 9:00 pm, 520-682-3324 or www.marana.com
MARICOPA: Great American BBQ – Pacaan Park, hotdog eating contest, a water zone with blow up slides and water features, fireworks at dark, free, 6- 10 pm, www.maricopa-az.gov/news/bbq.php
MESA: Independence Day Celebration – Cancelled for 2009
MESA – Rock’in R Ranch: Old Fashioned 4th of July Spectacular – Wagon rides, gold panning, BBQ dinner, stage show, fireworks display, reservations recommended, $20-30, 480-832-1539 or www.rockinr.net
OATMAN: 18th Annual Sidewalk Egg Frying Challenge - and other eggciting events. This is a fun event like none other… the costumes and gadgets are pretty fun. It’s free and starts at noon. No fireworks except for a few exploding eggs. 928-768-7400 or 928-768-6222 or www.oatmangoldroad.org
PAGE: Fourth of July - City Park, crafts, food, kids games and prizes, fire trucks spraying water, Native Navajo dancers, free, 11 am – 10 pm, Fireworks start at 9:00 sharp and said to be the largest display in northern Arizona. 928-645-2741 or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org
PARKER: C.R.I.T. Fireworks – Independence Day Blow Out on the River – Fireworks at duck at Four corners and a second display after the concert at blue Water Resort & Casino. 928-669-2174 or http://parkertourism.com/
PATAGONIA: Fourth of July Celebration - 11 am Parade with hanging of Grand Marshall at noon at Town Gazebo, music, food and vendors in the park all day.Fireworks scheduled for 8:00 pm at Patagonia High School, 520-394-0060 or 888-794-0060 or www.patagoniaaz.com
PAYSON: Independence Day Celebration - Green Valley Park, food vendors, live netertainment, kid games including gunnysack races, tug-of-war, and other activities. Starts at 8:00 am and the fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. 928-474-5242 ext 7 or www.paysonrimcountry.com
PEORIA: All American Festival – Peoria Sports Complex, two entertainment zones, (1 country and 1 rock and roll), an F-16 fly-over, food, kids zone and water zone, vendors, fireworks, $5, 12 & under free, 5-10 pm, 623-773-7198 or www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents
PEORIA: 2009 ARR Summer Series Race #3 – Rio Vista Community Park, 5K run, 5K walk, 6:30 am, 602-954-8341 or www.getsetaz.com or www.arizonaroadracers.com
PHOENIX: 24th Annual Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth - Steele Indian School Park, two stages of entertainment including Furious George and the Groove Merchants, Kids World area, classic car show, vendors, free, 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Check for road closures. Metro Light Rail is a good transportation option. Blankets and lawn chairs allowed. No alcohol, glass containers or dog please. This event gets very crowded. 602-262-6862 or www.phoenix.gov
PINE: 29th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival – Pine Community Center, 85+ arts & crafts booths, food, free, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 4 pm, no fireworks at this event. 928-476-4480 or www.paysonrimcountry.com
PINETOP-LAKESIDE: Fireworks over Sunrise Lake- Sunrise Park Resort, big horseshoe tourney during the day. Fireworks over the lake at dusk, $5.00 per car, 800-772-7669 ext. 2303 or www.sunriseskipark.com
PRESCOTT: Frontier Days Parade – Courthouse Plaza, celebrate the history and heritage and the pageantry of this annual tradition, 9 am, No fireworks at this event, 866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
PRESCOTT: July 4th Celebration Event - Pioneer Park, craft tents for kids, contests, carnival games and rides, water slide, bungee jumping, pony rides, vendors, live music, food, free, carnival wrist band $15, noon – 10 pm, 928-777-1349 or www.prescott.org
PRESCOTT: 30th Annual Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show - Courthouse Plaza, a juried show featuring on-site artisans and crafts persons from across the Southwest, music and entertainment, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-443-5220 or www.prescott.org
PRESCOTT: Rodeo Dance – M&I Bank parking lot, 8 pm – 1 am, 928-445-3103 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
PRESCOTT VALLEY: Prescott Valley 4th of July Celebration - Mountain Valley Park, water activities, concert, food and fireworks bring a lawn chair, fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. 928-759-3090 or www.pvchamber.org
SAFFORD: Fireworks, Independence Day Celebration - a morning parade down Main Street, at 10 am, fireworks presentation set to patriotic music from 7-9 pm at the Graham County Fairgrounds, 928-428-8515 or www.visitgrahamcounty.com
SEDONA: Fireworks are not allowed in Sedona.
SHOW LOW: Freedom Fest 2009 – A week long party in Show Low: Show Low High School Parking Lot and Football Field, features the best in music, activities and fireworks, watermelon eating contest, delicious treats, at dark the Show Low Fire Departments firework show, 3-10 pm, 928-537-2326 or www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
SIERRA VISTA: 42nd Annual 4th of July Celebration - Veterans Memorial Park, (3105 E. Fry Blvd), on the 3rd at 5 pm a youth talent show followed by a street dance, on the 4th pets & people parade, entertainment, food, displays, bands play at 6 pm, largest fireworks display in Cochise County at dusk, free, 800-288-3861 or 520-266-2304 or www.visitsierravista.com
ST. JOHNS: International Water Ski Tournaments, Fireworks & Rubber Duck Race - Lyman Lake State Park, rubber duck race at 5 pm, fireworks at 8:45 pm, 928-337-4441 or www.azstateparks.com
SURPRISE: 4th of July Celebration – Surprise Stadium, live music by the Groove Merchants, water zone where parents and kids can play and stay cool, magicians, clowns and more. food & beverage booths, $2-10, 6-8:30 pm, fireworks can be viewed from the Community Park and 8 Acres Park for free. tickets are required for entry. 623-222-2000 or www.surpriseaz.com/specialevents
TAYLOR: Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo – Taylor Rodeo Complex, a flag raising ceremony, firing of the anvil, a BBQ, rodeos, dances, patriotic program and fireworks, a 10K & 2-mile run, softball, free swimming, fireworks, 928-536-7366 or 928-536-4331 or www.july4throdeo.com or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
TEMPE: July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival - Fireworks Spectacular, concert event stage with Joey Arroyo, Calumet and more, inflatable kid's Ride village, vendors, water fun and games for the family, $8 or $15 for two, under 12 free, 4-11 pm, fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. www.tempe4th.com
TOMBSTONE: Family Style 4th of July – Medigovich Field, softball tournament, games, food, city fireworks at dusk, www.tombstonechamber.com
TUBAC: Fourth of July Celebration – old-fashioned family fun, free games and crafts for the kids, fireworks in the evening, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com
TUCSON: Let Freedom Sing – Tucson Music Hall, Fourth of July concert featuring patriotic choral music by Arts Express Choir and Orchestra, 4 pm, 520-319-0400 or 520-791-4101 or www.visittucson.org or www.arts-express.org
TUCSON: July 4th Celebration – Tucson Convention Center, 520-791-4101 or www.ci.tucson.az.us
TUCSON: Nick Colionne concert – Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, (7000 N. Resort Dr.), jazz/funk guitarist, part of the Tucson Jazz Society’s Jazz in Style summer concert series, $35, 7 pm, 520-903-1265 or www.tucsonjazz.org
WICKENBURG: 38th Annual Fourth of July Celebration – Coffinger Park, fireworks, watermelon bust, fun & games, 5:30-9:30 pm, 520-684-5479 or www.outwickenburgway.com
WILLIAMS: Small Town 4th of July – 6 pm parade with Arizona Skyhawk Sky Jumper’s parachuting onto Rt. 66, ice cream social, BBQ, fireworks display, and a special Centennial Fourth of July photo reenactment, visitors may dress in 1909 period clothing, 928-635-1418 or 800-863-0546 or www.williamsfestivals.com
WINSLOW: Fourth of July Fireworks - Emil Nasser Stadium, fireworks at dusk, free, 928-289-2434 or www.winslowarizona.org
YUMA: 23rd Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony - Caballero Park, includes a military color guard & firing party, patriotic music & speaker, 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org
We hope our Where To Watch, Play, Listen, and Have Fun on July 4th, 2009 is helpful. Send your friends to Urban LIfe if they want to know where to go too.
Best wishes as we celebrate our country and its people.
Gene Urban
The Urban Team at Realty Executives
602-234-5777
