4th of July Event for 2014

Hooray for 4th of July! Let’s go see some fireworks and have some fun!

Here is a list of places where you and your family can enjoy watching blazing, loud, beautiful, firey, and colorful fireworks!
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Arizona – Phoenix

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Ahwatukee

Ahwatukee Red, White and Boom
July 3
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Anthem

Anthem Independence Day Celebration
July 3
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? No

Apache Junction

Apache Junction Hometown 4th of July Celebration
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Buckeye

Buckeye’s Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Casa Grande

Casa Grande 4th of July Family Fun Day
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? No

Chandler

Chandler’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Florence

Florence 4th of July Fiesta Freedom Fest
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Gilbert

Gilbert’s Fire in the Sky
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? No
Live Bands? No

Glendale

Firework Fest at Westgate
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Goodyear

Goodyear’s Star Spangled Fourth
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Litchfield Park

The Wigwam Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes (for a fee)
Live Bands? No

Maricopa

Great American 4th
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes (small charge)
Live Bands? Yes

Mesa

Arizona Celebration of Freedom
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Peoria

Lake Pleasant Celebration & Fireworks
July 3
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? No
Note: free admission but there is a $12 parking charge

Phoenix

Light Up the Sky in Maryvale
July 3
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? No
Live Bands? Yes

Fabulous Phoenix Fourth
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Surprise

Surprise’s Annual July 4th Celebration
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? No
Live Bands? No
Free admission with donated food item. Ticketed event, limited number of tickets.

Tolleson

Tolleson Fourth of July
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? Yes

Wickenburg

Wickenburg Fireworks & Family Fun Celebration
July 4
Fireworks? Yes
Water Activities? Yes
Live Bands? No

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Arizona – Tucson

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“A” Mountain, Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church Ave. Events, entertainment, food and beer vendors and the Southern Arizona Mustang Club will be downtown at the Tucson Convention Center Parking (TCC) Lot B, at South Granada Avenue between West Congress Street and West Cushing Street. Because of street car construction, best route to downtown is 22nd Street. Parking in lot at west 22nd Street and I-10, and the City/State Parking Garage at 498 W. Congress St., west of I-10. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. July 4.

Centennial Hall
1020 E. University Blvd. Let Freedom Sing. Arts Express Choir and Orchestra perform patriotic pieces including The Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Big Band Express and boogie-woogie blues pianist Arthur Migliazza will join. 3-4:30 p.m. July 4. $20 front of house seating. General seating is free, donations are appreciated. 319-0400.

Crossroads at Silverbell Park
7548 N. Silverbell Road, Marana. Star Spangled Banner Spectacular. Food for sale, music and more. 6-10 p.m., with a concert by the Greg Spivey Band at 7. Fireworks at 9 p.m., weather permitting. July 4. 382-1946.

Hacienda del sol Guest Ranch
5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Red White and Brew July 4th Celebration. Barbecue-style food, live music by Hey Bucko. Reservations required. 5-9 p.m. July 4. $25; $12.50 for children 7-14 years old; free for 6 and under. 529-3500.

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort
10555 N. La Canada Drive, Oro Valley. July 4th Stars and Stripes Classic BBQ. Live music includes Kaci Bays and Ken Martinson, and country singer Marnie Chastain. Buffet-style BBQ includes baby back ribs, green chili pork, hamburgers and hot dogs, chicken, veggie burgers and tamales. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., event begins at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $48; $20 for children ages 5-12; free for children under 5. 544-1244.

James D. Kreigh Park
23 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley. Oro Valley Fourth of July Party and Fireworks. Live entertainment, food trucks and vendors, kids’ zone and activities including a climbing wall and splash pad. Events start at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Full details at orovalleyaz.gov/business/calend ar/4th-july-celebration-2014. July 4. Free.

Kino North Stadium
2817 E. Ajo Way. FC Tucson 4th of July Blast. Fireworks following match against Albuquerque Sol FC. Match begins at 7:30 p.m., Fireworks scheduled to begin roughly 30 minutes after game concludes. 7:30-10 p.m. July 4. $10. 334-1115.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
15000 N. Secret Springs Drive, Marana. Red, White and Bluegrass Barbecue. Buffet including ribs, chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, live entertainment. Fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Reservations recommended. 5:30-8 p.m. July 4. $44; $22 children under 12. 572-3000.

Tubac Golf Resort and Spa
65 Otero Road, Tubac. July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza. Starts at 4 p.m. with Kids’ Zone, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, food trucks, D.J. Fireworks at 8:45 p.m. No individual entrance fee. VIP tickets include parking, dinner buffet, live entertainment, two drink tickets, a private cash bar and seating for fireworks. Reservations required. 4-10 p.m. July 4. $10 per car; $49 per person VIP. 398-3521.

Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N. Alvernon Way. Four, Four, Four: Fourth of July Celebration. Family-style BBQ with two meal options: a hotdog, chips and drink for $4 or a hamburger, side and drink for $8. 4-7 p.m. July 4. $4. 326-9686.
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Utah

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July 3rd at The Canyons

Are you ready to start your Independence Day one day early? If so, then head to Canyons Resort’s July 3rd celebration with live music by The Soulistics, followed by a huge fireworks display. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Resort Village with the fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Parking $5

South Salt Lake Freedom Festival

The South Salt Lake Freedom Fest includes fireworks, a community festival and a parade.

• Festival and fireworks July 3, 6-10 p.m. at the former Granite High School, 3305 S. 500 E.
• 5K Fun Run July 4, 8 a.m. at Fitts Community Park
• Parade July 4, 9:30 a.m., route goes from 2280 S. 300 E. to Fitts Community Park

Oakley Rodeo and 4th of July Celebration

Enjoy an old-fashioned Western 4th of July in the charming small town of Oakley, about 35 miles east of Salt Lake City in Summit County. Oakley has only 1,000 residents, but the grounds for its popular rodeo seat 6,000.

PRCA rodeo nightly July 1-4, 2014 at 8 p.m. Fireworks each night.

5k, parade, barbecue and patriotic program June 14-July 5

Sugar House Fireworks

The Sugar House Park fireworks are Salt Lake’s most popular 4th of July fireworks. Community fair begins at 12 p.m., music and entertainment go from 4-9 p.m., and fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

Sugar House Park, 1300 E. 2100 S.

Salt Lake City’s 4th of July Celebration at Jordan Park

Salt Lake City’s annual 4th of July celebration will include booths and games, live music, and of course, fireworks! As always, it will be a patriotic neighborhood party on Salt Lake City’s west side.

July 4, 9-10 p.m.

Jordan Park, 1060 S. 900 W.

Holladay 4th of July Festival

Holladay’s 4th of July Festival starts with a Children’s Parade at 8:30, followed by a chuck wagon breakfast at 9:00, a concert featuring Peter Breinholt from 9-10 a.m., then fireworks at 10:10 p.m.

Breakfast $5 per person

Murray Fun Days

Murray’s traditional 4th of July community celebration includes the Fun Days Parade and activities.

Parade July 4 8:30 a.m.

Most events at Murray Park

Sandy 4th of July Celebration

Sandy’s huge July 4th celebration will feature a flag raising ceremony, parade, 5K, police and fire demonstrations, community fair with vendor booths, rides and kids’ activities, free concerts and a fireworks show. The parade begins at 6 p.m.

Most events at South Towne Promenade between Sandy City Hall and the South Towne Center at 10000 S. and 175 W.

West Jordan Independence Day Festival and Western Stampede

West Jordan will celebrate Independence Day with a PRCA rodeo, parade, fireworks, free movie in the park, and more.

July 3-5, 2014

Liberty Days at This is the Place Heritage Park

Liberty Days at This is the Place includes events for all ages, including games and crafts for little ones.

July 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 E. Sunnyside Ave.
801-582-1847

Adults $11, children 2-11 and seniors 55+ $8
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