4th of July fireworks shows will happen all across the Valley of the Sun. Here is a compilation of July 4th events I could find. Be aware, some Phoenix area cities that had fireworks in the past are not having them this year. Also, some cities are having their fireworks celebrations on July 3, not July 4.
In alphabetical order:
Ahwatukee Fireworks – July 3
Two events, the Ahwatukee Star Spangled Festival & Bicycle Parade and the Red, White and Boom, a Fireworks Celebration.
Where: The Ahwatukee Star Spangled Festival & Bicycle Parade will be held at the Ahwatukee Community Center at 4700 E. Warner Rd. in Phoenix.
The Red, White and Boom, a Fireworks Celebration will be held at Ahwatukee Country Club, 12432 S. 48th Street (just north of Warner Rd).
These two venues are within walking distance of one another.
When: Friday, July 3, 2009. The Ahwatukee Star Spangled Festival & Bicycle Parade is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Red, White and Boom, a Fireworks Celebration starts at 9 p.m., with gates opening at 6.
Cost: Free. There is a charge for rides and activities.
More info on Ahwatukee fireworks: Red, White and Boom. Ahwatukee Star Spangled Festival & Bicycle Parade event.
Anthem Fireworks – July 3
Where: Anthem Community Park ball fields
When: Friday, July 3rd. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free admission and parking.
More info on Anthem fireworks.
Apache Junction Fireworks – July 4
Where: Apache Junction High School.
When: Saturday, July 4, 2009. Gates open at 6:00pm. Live bands 7 – 9pm with fireworks afterwards.
Cost: Free admission and parking (parking is limited)
More info on Apache Junction fireworks.
Avondale Fireworks – None scheduled.
Buckeye Fireworks – None Scheduled.
Chandler Fireworks – July 4
Where: Tumbleweed Park, on the Southwest corner of Germann & McQueen roads.
When: Saturday, July 4, 2009 starting at 4:00pm. Fireworks at 9:30pm.
Cost: Free admission. Parking $5.
More info on Chandler fireworks.
Gilbert Fireworks – July 4
Where: Mesquite High School located at 500 S. McQueen Road in Gilbert.
When: Saturday, July 4th from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9 p.m.
Cost: Free admission and parking. Fees for rides, amusements and refreshments.
More info on Gilbert fireworks.
Glendale Fireworks – None scheduled.
Goodyear Fireworks – July 4
Where: Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way.
When: Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
Cost: Free admission and parking. Fees for rides and refreshments.
More info on Goodyear fireworks.
Litchfield Park Fireworks – July 4
Where: Old Litchfield Road and Honeysuckle Street.
When: Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm.
Cost: Free admission and parking. Food and beverages available for purchase.
More info on Litchfield Park fireworks.
Maricopa Fireworks – July 4
Where: Pacana Park located on Porter Road, approximately ¼ mile south of Honeycutt Road. About 2.5 miles east of City Hall (located just off of John Wayne Parkway).
When: Saturday, July 4th from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Cost: Free admission and parking. Food and beverages available for purchase.
More info on Maricopa fireworks.
Mesa Fireworks – None Scheduled
Mesa cancels an almost 50 year tradition due to lack of funds.
Peoria Fireworks – July 4
Where: Peoria Sports Complex, Mariners Practice Field, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
When: Saturday, July 4, 2009. Gates open at 5:00pm, fireworks at approximately 9:15pm.
Cost: $5 for each person 13 and older. Free parking. Food court available for food, drinks and beer purchase.
More info on Peoria fireworks.
Phoenix Fireworks – July 4
Where: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd
When: Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 6:00pm – 10:pm. Fireworks begin approximately 9:20pm.
Cost: Admission is free. Food and beverages are available to purchase.
More info on Phoenix fireworks.
Scottsdale Fireworks – None Scheduled
Scottsdale’s July 4th Grand Olde Fashioned Picnic is at Scottsdale Stadium on July 4 from 5 – 7pm. No fireworks. Admission and parking are free.
Surprise Fireworks – July 4
Where: Surprise Recreation Campus located at 15850 N. Bullard Avenue, about two miles west of Grand Avenue between Bell and Greenway roads. (same complex as Surprise Stadium.
When: Saturday, July 4th from 5:30pm to about 8:45pm Gates open at 5 pm.
Cost: Free admission with a canned food donation. Limited to first 10,000 ticketed fans. Parking is free.
More info on Surprise fireworks.
Tempe Fireworks – July 4
Where: Tempe Town Lake in downtown Tempe, Arizona.
When: Saturday, July 4th, 2009. Gates open at 4 p.m.
Cost: Children 12 and under are free. Anyone showing a current military ID is free. Tickets at the door are $8, or two for $15 (until sold out). Ticket Information (discounted tickets are available).
The "CBS 5 Tempe Town Lake Festival Produced by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe" is the big one in the Valley. Last year 50,000+ people attended. Be careful where you park in Tempe, trust me…
Sorry, I can not guarantee any of this info is correct. You should consult the links provided for more information. Most have phone numbers you can call to confirm details.
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July however you chose to celebrate. And please, do not drink and drive. Call Discount Cab. They will take you home (at standard fare) and give you a free ride back to your car the next day. Believe me, a cab ride is a lot cheaper than a DUI, and way better than killing yourself or someone else.
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Jay, Great job getting all of this info together!
If you decide to come to Tempe, try the Park and Ride lot.
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Lately, I’ve seen more and more bloggers blogging about where to park during events like fireworks displays. Hmm, I’ll bet towing companies have a field day during these types of evens.
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Nick / Colleen – aren’t you two just the clever ones!
That is a great idea to post all the local firework shows for your area; I’ll keep my fingers crossed you don’t get hit with another towing scam; I’m sure the 4th of July is a field day for tow truck drivers! At any case, I’ll be keeping my eyes out for teeny tiny stickers on the back of electrical boxes…haha!
For once, I don’t have to think about the firework shows in the local area. Were heading up to Washington and will be enjoying the show in a pontoon boat with Corona in hand.
McDowell Mountain Ranch is always a great spot to enjoy the West World show as well as the show around Mummy Mountain and Tempe. I’m not going to miss the heat though.
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It appears that many of us Canadians will be having our Canada Day celebrations on the 4th(including fireworks) because once again our nations birthday(July 1st) will be in the middle of the week not allowing for a long weekend. Some jurisdictions have opted to have their celebrations on the 4th! Good for American tourists that are visiting!
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Its nice to see firework displays in cities this year. Ive read many articles that cities are canceling their displays this year because of the economy in order to cut costs….
Hope all these celebrations went well. We ended up with fog for our display:()
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Yes I am also aware of many cities canceling displays and it is a shame that great firework shows have to suffer for the sake of money and the economy.
You always have too enjoy a good fireworks show. Go USA!!!
You always have too enjoy a good fireworks show. Go USA!!!