We’ve rounded up some of the best Independence Day events & activities so you can pick your favorite and let the celebration begin!
Thursday, July 3
Anthem Independence Day Celebration
Location: Anthem Community Park
Time: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Pleasant Harbor Celebrate America
Location: Lake Pleasant, Peoria
Time: 5 – 10:30 p.m.
Admission: Free; $30/car parking (presale)
Friday, July 4
Central Valley (Phoenix)
Location: Steele Indian School Park
Time: 6 - 10 p.m.
Admission: Free *No parking on-site—use light rail or rideshare.
Light Up the Sky – Avondale
Location: Phoenix Raceway
Time: Gates open 6 p.m.; fireworks at 8:25 p.m.
Admission: Free; parking $10–$20
4th of July Celebration at WestWorld – Scottsdale
Location: WestWorld Scottsdale
Time: 5 – 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission: Tickets Available
East Valley
Tempe 4th of July Celebration
Location: Tempe Diablo Stadium
Time: 5 – 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 in Advance, $15 day of event (kids 12 & under free)
Arizona Celebration of Freedom – Mesa
Location: Downtown Mesa (Mesa Convention Center & Amphitheatre)
Time: 6 - 10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Chandler All‑American Bash
Location: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Gilbert 4th of July Celebration
Location: Gilbert Regional Park
Time: 5 – 9:30 p.m.
Admission: Free; $15 parking
Scottsdale & Fountain Hills
Scottsdale 4th of July: Red, White & Cool
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Time: 5 – 10 p.m.
Admission: Tickets vary; cashless event
Fourth at the Fountain – Fountain Hills
Location: Fountain Park
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Freedom Fest: Fourth of July at the Princess
West Valley
Peoria All-American Festival
Location: Peoria Sports Complex
Time: 5 - 9 p.m.
Admission: $10 (advance); kids 12 & under free
Firework Fest at Westgate – Glendale
Location: Westgate Entertainment District
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Surprise Independence Day Celebration
Location: Surprise Community Park
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.; fireworks around 8:45 p.m.
Admission: Free
Star-Spangled 4th – Goodyear
Location: Goodyear Ballpark
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Northern Arizona
Celebrating America’s Freedom Drone Show – Flagstaff
Location: East Flagstaff
Time: Show begins around 9:10pm
Admission: Free
Red, White and Boom – Prescott Valley
Location: Prescott Valley Civic Center
Time: 3 – 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
July 4-6
Location: Wheeler Park
Time: Fri/Sat: 9 am – 6pm Sun: 9am – 4pm
Admission: Free
4th of July Celebration – Payson
Location: Green Valley Park
Time: Starts at 1pm, Show begins around 9pm
Admission: Free
Event Tips
- Stay hydrated and protect against high temperatures (up to 110 °F expected).
- Arrive early to secure good parking or seats, especially at free events.
- Bring low seating (chairs, blankets); pop-up tents are generally not permitted.
- No personal fireworks or pets allowed at nearly all venues.
- Check official sites for last-minute updates or weather-related changes.