2025 Holiday Events 

Independence Day Celebration at Mark Coronado Park

2026 Independence Day Celebrations in Arizona! 

Thursday, July 2nd

Light Up the Sky: Celebrate Independence Day early  a free, all ages event featuring live entertainment, games, food vendors, and community fun. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display, making it a perfect way to kick off the holiday celebration. 6:30 to 9:30pm. American Family Fields of Phoenix, 3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix. phoenix.gov/calendar/parks-events/light-up-the-sky.html

Friday, July 3^rd

Celebrate America at Pleasant Harbor: The annual July 3rd Fireworks Celebration along the shores of Lake Pleasant! There will be free kids’ activities with inflatable waterslides and bounce houses. Enjoy a live concert by Aaron Nichols, food trucks, novelty vendors, and more. Lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. Canopies allowed until sunset then they MUST be taken down. The event itself is free to attend, however there is a parking fee to enter Pleasant Harbor: $35 per vehicle; or $40 with vehicle and watercraft. Festivities begin at 5pm and fireworks begin at 9pm. Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant, 8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria. pleasantharbor.com

Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration: Anthem Community Park will have a fireworks display, fun rides and water slides, music, dancing, activities, and festival food! Families bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit back to enjoy the fun-filled event. Parking and admission are free. Food, beverages, and some activities will have fees. 6 to 9:30pm. Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Park Pkwy., Anthem. anthemcouncil.com/229/Independence-Day-Celebration

Firework Fest: Celebrate America’s birthday with this free patriotic festival featuring live music, local vendors, festive food and drinks, and fun for the whole family. Guests can enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, train rides, bounce houses, a massive water play zone, interactive activities, games, and displays of restored fire trucks before the evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the Arizona sky. 6 to 9pm. 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd, Glendale. westgateaz.com/event/america

Saturday, July 4th

Payson’s Hometown 4th of July: There isn’t a single better place to spend 4th of July than in Arizona’s hometown: Payson. Come join the fun in celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Events begin at 1pm and end with fireworks at 9:30pm. Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club Dr., Payson. Find out more (like parking maps, FAQs and more) about this free and fun-filled day at adventurepayson.com/events

Red, White, And Boom: Celebrate the 4th of July in Prescott Valley with this family-friendly event featuring carnival rides, bounce houses, local vendors, food trucks, face painting, and live entertainment. Highlights include a military flyover, a patriotic “Celebrate America” musical tribute honoring veterans, and performances by Satellite Eclipse, The Grant Brothers, and headliner Drew Ryn. The festivities conclude with an extended firework display. 3 to 9pm. Prescott Valley Civic Center, 7501 E. Skoog Blvd., Prescott Valley. prescottvalley-az.gov/departments/parks_recreation/events/red_white_and_boom.php

Schnepf Farms Hometown Fourth: Celebrate the Country’s Independence Day at Schnepf Farms, a patriotic event for the entire community!  This event will have live entertainment, water inflatables, family attractions, food trucks, rides, vendors, fireworks and more! 2 to 10pm 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek. Parking maps and tickets are available online at schnepffarms.com/events-on-the-farm/

Peoria‘s All-American Festival: Join the City of Peoria for one of Arizona’s largest Independence Day celebrations! This patriotic event features live music, skydivers, roller derby, roaming entertainers, bounce houses, giant yard games, food vendors, and interactive activities for all ages. Enjoy performances by In Color Band, an interactive dueling piano show, and headliner Cowboy Mouth before the evening concludes with Arizona’s largest fireworks display. Admission and parking are free. 5 to 9pm Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria AZ. peoriaaz.gov

Scottsdale’s Annual 4th of July Celebration: Come out for a full day of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and patriotic festivities. Enjoy the largest fireworks display in Scottsdale history, lighting up the sky at 9pm. Highlights include the new South Hall Kids Zone, bull riding and mutton busting for children, a water balloon championship, musical chairs, cake walks, and more interactive games. Guests can also cheer on competitors during the Slider Eating Contest Championship, enjoy BBQ from M Culinary, and honor local heroes during the Annual Parade of Heroes. The event also features the Presentation of Colors and the National Anthem. Please note this is a cashless event. 5 to 9pm. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. Purchase tickets online at: scottsdale4th.com

Gilbert 4th of July Celebration: Join in for a celebration at Gilbert Regional Park. The free, family friendly event will feature live performances including Sedona Red, food trucks, and a firework and drone show at 8:50pm to end the evening, weather permitting. 5 to 9:30pm. Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Rd., near Higley and Queen Creek. america250.org/event/gilbert-4th-of-july-celebration

Tempe 4th of July Celebration: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary near the water, featuring a spectacular fireworks show, live music, food trucks, water slides, and a lively beer garden. This unforgettable, family-friendly night brings the community together for a patriotic celebration that is bigger, brighter, and better than ever!  4 to 11pm. Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. tempefourth.com

Buckeye’s Independence Day Celebration: Grab some blankets and chairs to enjoy this tailgate style Independence Day Celebration. Invite your favorite people, bring fun yard games, and do not forget the water! This festive event will also include All-American eats & treats with a variety of food trucks, vendors, activities, and live music! The patriotic celebration will finish with a firework show at approximately 8:30pm. 6 to 9pm. Buckeye Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Rd., Buckeye. buckeyeaz.gov/community/residents/events-in-buckeye/independence-day-celebration

Light Up the Sky Independence Day Celebration: This free event offers tailgate parking with friends and family, a variety of food trucks, live music, a Kid Zone packed with games and inflatables, local exhibitors, face painting, arts and crafts, and mini golf. Then the countdown begins for a spectacular 25-minute fireworks show at 8:25pm. 6 to 9pm. Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale. avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/prld/events/light-up-the-sky-celebration

City of Goodyear’s Star-Spangled 4th: Goodyear invites you to enjoy live music on stage, indulge in food trucks and drinks, and family fun, all leading up to the main event – the city’s massive drone show! Admission, activities, and parking are free! 6 to 9pm. Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. goodyearaz.gov/events

City of Surprise Independence Day Celebration: There are a couple viewing options here from 6 to 9pm. Two Surprise parks offer great views, open space for gathering, a DJ, and food trucks while waiting for fireworks to start. Surprise Community Park, 16089 N. Bullard Ave, Surprise. Mark Coronado Park, 15960 N. Bullard Ave, Surprise. surpriseaz.gov/1385/Independence-Day

Wickenburg 4th of July Spectacular: Join the Town of Wickenburg for a free, family-friendly Independence Day celebration filled with fun, entertainment, and community spirit. Enjoy live music, exciting games, bounce house water slides, face painting, delicious offerings from local food trucks, a thrilling off-road showcase, and a spectacular fireworks show to cap off the night. 6 to 9:30pm. Firework show at 9pm. Sunset Park, 3020 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg. wickenburgaz.gov

Mesa’s Celebration of Freedom: Join the City of Mesa for a fantastic patriotic celebration! This free, family-friendly event features live music by Soulitify, laser light shows, war reenactmenthttps://wickenburgaz.gov/s, the Yankee Doodle Kids Zone, Celebration Splash Zone, an All-American Car Show, a Superhero Stunt Show, a Fallen Soldiers Memorial, food, drinks, and more.! Followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30pm! 6 to 10pm. 263 N. Center St., Mesa. azcelebrationoffreedom.com

Fabulous Phoenix Fourth: This annual event features live music, an ice cream eating contest, exciting kids and teen zones, food and beverage vendors, classic car show, veterans village, and spectacular fireworks show starting at 9:40pm. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of fun and festivities! Free. 6 to 10pm. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. phoenix.gov

Fountain Hills Fourth at the Fountain: Put on your red, white, and blue and join friends and neighbors to celebrate Independence Day in Fountain Hills! The festivities start at 6:30pm with music and prizes, followed by a performance from Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers from 7:30 to 9:00pm. The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks display over the picturesque Fountain Lake at 9:00pm, with the world-famous fountain illuminated in red, white, and blue. This is a community-wide event open to all ages and completely free of charge. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to relax and enjoy a fun-filled evening in the park. Food vendors will be available, offering Italian ice, frozen lemonade, and other treats to help beat the heat. Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. experiencefountainhills.org

Chandler’s July 4th All-American Bash: Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Chandler and enjoy live music by The Pickup Lines, yard games, activities, raffles, food vendors, pyrotechnic show and more! 7 to 9:30pm. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Learn more at chandleraz.gov/4thofjuly

Maricopa’s Great American 4th & Tailgate:  The City of Maricopa is ready to celebrate! Take delight in live music performances, inflatable kids zone, a drone show, the annual pool party, a beer garden, food trucks, vendors, and much more! Cap off the night by grabbing a spot on the lawn to watch an awe-inspiring firework show! Prices vary. 7 to 9:30 pm. Copper Sky Regional Park, 4345 MLK Jr. Blvd., Maricopa. ga4th.com

Flagstaff 4^th of July Drone Show: Celebrate Independence Day in Flagstaff with a day full of patriotic fun and entertainment. Start with the annual parade through historic downtown before enjoying live music, food trucks, bounce houses and inflatables, a balloon artist, face painting, and yard games for the whole family. As twilight settles over the cool pines, the festivities come to an end with a spectacular drone show, offering a safe and environmentally friendly way to celebrate the Fourth of July. 4 to 9pm. For more information and best viewing areas visit: flagstaffarizona.org/events/festivals/4th-of-july-events