We at Macaroni Kid work hard to help you find all the family fun! All of the East Valley Publishers have come together to make the most comprehensive/inclusive list of 4th of July events so your family can find the best event for you. If you are not already subscribed to one (or all) of the following Territories please do so! Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, West Mesa, East Mesa, Queen Creek, Casa Grande / Maricopa / Florence. If you know of an event in your community that we’ve missed, please let us know!
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Tempe
July 4th 5-10pm
Children 12 and under are FREE. Entry is free for anyone showing an active military ID. General Admission is $5 and can be bought ahead of time at any Fry’s Food Stores!
Kiwanis Club of Tempe 66th Annual Fireworks Spectacular will present the best fireworks show in the Valley shot from Mill Avenue Bridge. The fireworks spectacular will be launched from the Mill Avenue Bridge and choreographed to music for all tastes and interests including patriotic, pop, country, and more.
Family Fun Fest will offer a free inflatable village for all ages with a variety of rides, rock climbing walls and more!
Chandler
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
5-10:30 p.m.
Fireworks Spectacular Show at 9 p.m., presented by Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers
Parking: $5 per vehicle
Please Note: Fireworks - of any kind - are not allowed at this event, in the park, or parking lots.
Event Information:
Opens at 5pm, Fireworks show 9pm, Ends at 10:30pm
Main Stage presented by The CW6
Schedule
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. People Who Can Fly
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m Blaine Long
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. People Who Can Fly
8:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. DJ
Activities/Attractions
Laser Tag
Game on Wheelz: Experience video games indoors a trailer with air conditioning. Great for all video gamer's skill levels.
Face Painter
Balloon Artist
Archery Game Inflatable
Deluxe Basketball Shootout Game
Field Goal Challenge Football Kick & Throw Game
Western Shooting Game
Lego Trackless Train (This 18 passenger train will ride through the park)
Inflatable "Car Wash" (Come walk through a car wash themed inflatable with misters that will help to cool you off during any heat).
**More information to come**
Parking Information
Parking is $5 per vehicle (CASH ONLY)
Parking is available throughout Tumbleweed Park
Disabled parking is available at both entrances into the park
For more information check out the website HERE
Gilbert
July 4th, 2017, 6PM-9PM
Higley High School, 4068 E. Pecos Rd Gilbert AZ 85985
Free event and free parking. Food trucks.
Additional viewing sites:
Centennial Elementary School-Power Ranch
Legacy Traditional Academy-Recker Road
Higley Unified School District Administration Parking Lot-Recker Road
West Mesa
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
July 4, 2017
6 – 10 p.m. (Fireworks approximately 9:30 p.m.)
The “coolest” Independence Day celebration in Arizona! And it’s free!
For more info: http://arizonacelebrationoffreedom.com/
4th of July Weekend Food Truck Festival at AZ International
AZ International Marketplace is back at it again to bring another Food Truck Festival!
FREE ADMISSION. FREE PARKING. FREE RAFFLES. FREE GIVEAWAYS. FREE FACE PAINTING. FREE USE OF WET BOUNCE HOUSES (kids only, bring towels & swimsuits).
We will have 20+ food trucks all located in our parking lot with plenty of seating areas and $3 beers all night (21+).
There will also be a live DJ, activities for kids, and much more!
This is a dog-friendly event as well! (pets must be leashed at all times, please exercise caution bringing pets due to heat & potentially hot pavement) More info HERE
East Mesa
Independence Event! At Mesa Market Place Swap Meet
When: July 1st 9-12 |
Admission: Free
Free event. Want to get in the holiday mood for Independence Day early this year? Then you’ll want to bring the whole family to Mesa Market Place Swap Meet on Saturday, July 1, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. It will be a great way for a family to do something fun together.
Face painters and balloon artists will create masterpieces for every member of the family. Moms and dads are invited to treat themselves to have a flag or a fantasy creature painted onto their faces, too.
There will also be drawings for $25 Mesa Market Place Swap Meet Market Money every half hour. A total of twelve lucky people will win.
Color and drawing tables will be set up. Adults and youngsters are invited to write notes and color pictures to go into ‘Packages From Home’ care packages, destined to go to soldiers serving overseas. Everyone writing a note or coloring a picture will get a free ice cream.
More info HERE
Queen Creek
Schnepf Farms Your Hometown 4th
WHEN: Gates open at 4:00pm – 10pm
ADMISSION: is $20 per carload – PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE Queen Creek PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
FUN ZONE ACTIVITIES : 4pm-9:30 (card or cash) An entire area to hang out and play includes: two large water slides, rock wall, rock wall slide combo, the vortex tunnel, schnepf trolley, Spiderman bounce, the Stryker, and more. $15 for unlimited
4th of July Freedom Fest
Tuesday, July 04, 2017, 03:00pm - 09:00pm
Patriotic colors fill the park at our Freedom Fest event.
There will be live performances, a mud volleyball tournament, cornhole tournament, inflatables, bingo, food vendors, and of course fireworks.
This event is FREE and has something for everyone in your family to enjoy.
Firework display begins at 8:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Location Heritage Park 600 N. Main Street Florence AZ 85132
Terrace Restaurant Free Fireworks
5pm, Open to the public
30761 N Golf Club Dr, San Tan Valley, AZ 851143
Casa Grande
Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Location: Paul Mason Sports Complex 2525 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Don't miss the 4th of July fun at Paul Mason Sportsplex located at 2525 N Pinal Ave. From 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. enjoy relay races, inflatables, water slides, music, contests, vendors, and more!
Admission to the Paul Mason Sportsplex and fireworks show is free.
The fireworks show sponsored by the City of Casa Grande and SRP will begin at approximately 9:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact the City of Casa Grande Recreation Office (520) 421-8677.
We are excited to have local vendors Most Wanted Kettle Corn Co.,Deadlift Brew & Shakes, Diamond W Concessions and I & C Kitchen to serve up tasty treats at the event!
Maricopa
Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Place: Copper Sky Regional Park, Maricopa, AZ (located off SR 347 and Bowlin Rd)
Admission: Admission to the event is free
Admission to pool: $10 Copper Sky members over 3 years old and $15 for non-members over 3 buy passes here: https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofmaricoparec/Activity_Search/4172 (any Membership Package including Punch Cards and Pool Memberships will get the discounted rate).
Parking Fees: $5 general parking $15 VIP -buy passes here: https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofmaricoparec/Activity_Search/4174
Shuttles: Free shuttles from local stops.
Questions: Contact the City of Maricopa Community Services Department at specialevents@maricopa-az.gov
Maricopa's annual Independence Day celebration will take place from 6-10 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, at Copper Sky Park. At this event, families will enjoy entertainment, activities for the entire family, great food vendors and of course a grand display of colorful fireworks! See more at: http://www.maricopa-az.gov/web/gab
Coolidge
Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Kenilworth Sports Complex, 10438 N. Christensen Rd. Coolidge, Az. 85128
Admission: Free
Come out and join us for our annual 4th of July Celebration!
Start your day off at the city pool from 12pm-5pm with money/soda dives, and diving contests.
Then head out to Kenilworth Sports Complex where we will have a DJ, photo booth, water inflatables, various vendors and free watermelon!
Fireworks are scheduled to start as soon as the sun goes down
Anyone interested in becoming a vendor can call (520)723-4551 for more information.
Eloy
Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm free swimming at Eloy Aquatics Center, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm evening activities at Jones Park, fireworks at sundown
Location: Jones Park, 421 E. First St. Eloy, Az. 85131
Admission: Free
Activities include:
12:00 pm– 6:00 pm—Free Swimming at Eloy Aquatics Center
6:00 pm– 8:00 pm– Evening Activities at Jones Park
Water Slide, Games, Food Music, Raffles and More
Arizona City
Date: Monday, July 3, 2017
Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm Fireworks will start at dusk
Location: Arizona City Golf Course, 13939 S. Cleator Rd. Arizona City, Az. 85123
Admission: Free
Apache Junction
City of AJ Parks & Recreation annual Fourth of July Celebration
When: Tuesday July 4th 2017
Where: Apache Junction High School
2525 S. Ironwood Dr. Apache Junction 85220
Admission: Free
Join the City of AJ Parks & Recreation for our annual Fourth of July Celebration. All festivities take place on Tuesday, July 4th, 2017. We will be kicking off events at the 4th of July Volleyball Tournament held at Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center. Registration for the free tournament begins at 7:15am. Space is limited to the first 8 teams (up to 10 players per team) to register. Tournament begins at 8am. Spectators must pay pool admission to watch tournament. Admission is waived for tournament participants. Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center will be open for swimming from 10am-2pm on the Fourth of July (daily admission rates apply). We will also be doing wacky swim activities including water games, races, and the Obstacle Course! (free with paid admission to the pool). Races will be split into appropriate age categories for ages 5 and older. Prizes to those who participate. Signup sheets and times of the races will be posted pool side by the manager's office. Evening events are located at the Apache Junction High School Track and Field. The fireworks show is presented by Republic Services. The gates will open at 6 pm. Game booths, hosted by local Non-Profit Organizations and activities for kids will take place at the field starting at 6pm. Some of the activities include: Inflatable/Water games, bean bag toss, prize ponds, a dunk tank, a Bicycle, Wagon & Tricycle Float Contest (judging at 6:30 pm), and live entertainment. Free Watermelon will be available starting at 6:00 pm until it is gone. Cactus Wine will perform from 6:30-8:30pm and will kick off the Fireworks Extravaganza at 8:30pm. This is a free event, open to the public (a small fee for food and game booths will apply). Parking is limited, so please come early. There will be traffic restrictions. Please plan for 20-30 minutes delays. For a comprehensive plan on parking and traffic control for the event please go to www.ajcity.net /events. The Fourth of July festivities are all located on School Property and no consumer fireworks, alcohol, smoking or weapons will be allowed at the event or adjacent parking/viewing areas (bags and coolers brought into the facility will be checked). Food and drinks will be available to purchase on site. For more information on this program or other programs and services, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 480-983-2181 or visit our website at www.ajcity.net/parks.
