Mesa gets the party started early the Friday and Saturday before Independence Day. This festival features a family fun zone, wet zones, beer gardens, food booths and music on a variety of stages. The High Octane Car Show will feature classic, custom, hot-rod and lowrider cars, while the Cox Freedom Plaza will have the Fallen Heroes Memorial, the world's largest Lego American flag and Childsplay's "Rock the Presidents." Actor-singer-producer John Schneider will perform and emcee various events, and the whole thing will wrap up with a fireworks show. Special room rates are offered at Marriott Phoenix Mesa.
When: 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 29-30.
Where: Main Street between Morris and Centennial Way, downtown Mesa.
Admission: Free.
Details: 480-644-4600, azcelebrationoffreedom.org
Harold's Corral Third of July Fireworks
You might want to mosey on up to Cave Creek for Harold's annual free fireworks show Tuesday, July 3. You can enjoy an outdoor barbecue with live music inside and out, and face painting, shaved ice and a mobile game truck for the kids. Book a room at the Tumbleweed Hotel, and you'll get a free shuttle to and from Harold's as well as a fireworks table reservation.
When: 5:30 p.m., with fireworks at sunset July 3.
Where: 6895 E. Cave Creek Road.
Admission: Open seating is free, reserved seating $5-$20.
Details: 480-488-1906, haroldscorral.com.
You might want to mosey on up to Cave Creek for Harold's annual free fireworks show Tuesday, July 3. You can enjoy an outdoor barbecue with live music inside and out, and face painting, shaved ice and a mobile game truck for the kids. Book a room at the Tumbleweed Hotel, and you'll get a free shuttle to and from Harold's as well as a fireworks table reservation.
When: 5:30 p.m., with fireworks at sunset July 3.
Where: 6895 E. Cave Creek Road.
Admission: Open seating is free, reserved seating $5-$20.
Details: 480-488-1906, haroldscorral.com.
Surprise 30th Annual 4th of July Celebration
Surprise will celebrate the Fourth with a minor league game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels. Bargain hunters can find $1 peanuts and popcorn and $2 hot dogs and soda. A fireworks show set to patriotic music is 8:30 p.m. This is a ticketed event, limited to the first 10,000 fans, with a maximum of six tickets per family. Admission is free with a canned-food donation to benefit local food banks. Surprise residents can guarantee seats by picking up tickets early at the Community & Recreation Services Office, 15960 N. Bullard Ave.
When: Gates open at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 game and 8:30 fireworks Wednesday, July 4.
Where: Surprise Recreation Campus, 15850 N. Bullard Ave.
Admission: Free tickets to the first 10,000 fans with a canned food donation. Tickets required.
Details: 623-222-2000, surpriseaz.gov
Surprise will celebrate the Fourth with a minor league game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels. Bargain hunters can find $1 peanuts and popcorn and $2 hot dogs and soda. A fireworks show set to patriotic music is 8:30 p.m. This is a ticketed event, limited to the first 10,000 fans, with a maximum of six tickets per family. Admission is free with a canned-food donation to benefit local food banks. Surprise residents can guarantee seats by picking up tickets early at the Community & Recreation Services Office, 15960 N. Bullard Ave.
When: Gates open at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 game and 8:30 fireworks Wednesday, July 4.
Where: Surprise Recreation Campus, 15850 N. Bullard Ave.
Admission: Free tickets to the first 10,000 fans with a canned food donation. Tickets required.
Details: 623-222-2000, surpriseaz.gov
Independence Day Music Festival
Country music superstars Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker co-headline the annual festival, which will also feature Edens Edge. Lambert took home female vocalist of the year awards from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and Rucker sang for Hootie & the Blowfish before reinventing himself as a country star in 2008. This festival includes a pre- and post-party with food, beverages and music along with a fireworks display on the Colorado Rockies practice fields after the concert.
When: 3 p.m. free pre-party, 5:30 concert and 10:30 fireworks Tuesday, July 3.
When: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Salt River Reservation.
Admission: $22-$89, free admission for children who sit on laps. Fireworks viewing is free with $10 parking.
Details: 480-270-5000, saltriverfields.com
Country music superstars Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker co-headline the annual festival, which will also feature Edens Edge. Lambert took home female vocalist of the year awards from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and Rucker sang for Hootie & the Blowfish before reinventing himself as a country star in 2008. This festival includes a pre- and post-party with food, beverages and music along with a fireworks display on the Colorado Rockies practice fields after the concert.
When: 3 p.m. free pre-party, 5:30 concert and 10:30 fireworks Tuesday, July 3.
When: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Salt River Reservation.
Admission: $22-$89, free admission for children who sit on laps. Fireworks viewing is free with $10 parking.
Details: 480-270-5000, saltriverfields.com
After Dark in the Park
Celebrate a little early at this free event featuring food vendors, live music and bounce houses for kids. Bring your blanket and a picnic basket to enjoy during the fireworks or sample cuisine from local food vendors.
When: 7-9 p.m., with 8:45 fireworks, Saturday, June 30.
Where: Deer Valley Park, 19602 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix.
Admission: Free.
Details: 602-495-3735, phoenix.gov/parks/fabphx4.html.
July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival
Grab your blanket and head to Tempe Beach Park for live entertainment, including rock, pop and reggae. After working up a sweat in the inflatable village and rock wall at the Family Fun Fest, get a cool-down at the Azcentral.com splash playground. The food court will featureJuly 4 fare, while those 21 and older can enjoy the Budweiser Beer Gardens. The main attraction is a fireworks show from the Mill Avenue Bridge, choreographed to patriotic and classical music. Arrive early for a good spot on the lawn.
When: Gates open at 5 p.m., with 9:20 fireworks, Wednesday, July 4.
Where: 80 W Rio Salado Parkway.
Admission: In advance: $5 at select Tempe outlets; $6 Valley-wide at Fry's. Day of event: $8 or two for $15. Children younger than 12 admitted free. VIP Garden tickets: $60 for adults, $30 for children 5-12.
Details: 480-350-5189, tempe4th.com
Wet n' Wild 4th of July and BBQ
Visit wet n wild on the 4th of July for family fun all day and all night long. In addition to their slides and attractions the Park will display fireworks and host an all-you-can-eat BBQ. The BBQ is served from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Red Rock Ravine picnic area and will include grilled BBQ chicken & hot dogs, green salad, western style beans, corn-on-the-cob, sliced seasonal fruit and Coca-Cola beverages.
When: Park opens at 10:00 am
Where:4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale, Arizona 85310
Admission:The firework shows is free with park admission and begins at 9:30p.m. BBQ meal tickets are just $9.99 plus tax for all Gold Season Pass and Season Pass holders; $9.99 plus tax for ages 3-11; and $11.99 ages 12+. Get your meal tickets today!
4th of Zoo-Ly at the Phoenix Zoo
Ever wonder what all the animals are up to after dark? Come and find out when you celebrate the Fourth with the zoo. This family-friendly event includes a catered barbecue dinner from 7 to 8:30 at the Lakeside Lawn, face painting, bounce houses, animal discoveries, carousel rides and evening access to Stingray Bay. Get a VIP view of Tempe's fireworks show. Seating is available, so you don't need to bring your own chairs. Beer and wine may be purchased at the dinner and fireworks show, and there will be cool treats for everyone during fireworks.
When: 7-10 p.m., with 9 p.m. fireworks, Wednesday, July 4.
Where: 455 N. Galvin Parkway.
Admission: $40 for age 13 and older, $35 for children 3-12, age 2 and younger admitted free (but still require reservation).
Details: 602-914-4333, phoenixzoo.org
All American Festival
This festival will feature separate stages for country music, rock and roll, and kids' music at the Peoria Sports Complex. There will be plenty of activities to keep the kids busy, including inflatables, face painting and a rock wall. If you're feeling brave (and hungry) you might consider signing up for the Sonic Footlong hot-dog-eating contest. There will be an F-16 flyover at 7 p.m. Concessions and beer will be for sale.
When: 5-10 p.m., with 9:15 fireworks, Wednesday, July 4.
Where: 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Admission: $5 adults 13 and older, kids 12 and younger free. Parking is free.
Details: 623-773-8700, peoriasportscomplex.com
Celebrate a little early at this free event featuring food vendors, live music and bounce houses for kids. Bring your blanket and a picnic basket to enjoy during the fireworks or sample cuisine from local food vendors.
When: 7-9 p.m., with 8:45 fireworks, Saturday, June 30.
Where: Deer Valley Park, 19602 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix.
Admission: Free.
Details: 602-495-3735, phoenix.gov/parks/fabphx4.html.
Grab your blanket and head to Tempe Beach Park for live entertainment, including rock, pop and reggae. After working up a sweat in the inflatable village and rock wall at the Family Fun Fest, get a cool-down at the Azcentral.com splash playground. The food court will featureJuly 4 fare, while those 21 and older can enjoy the Budweiser Beer Gardens. The main attraction is a fireworks show from the Mill Avenue Bridge, choreographed to patriotic and classical music. Arrive early for a good spot on the lawn.
When: Gates open at 5 p.m., with 9:20 fireworks, Wednesday, July 4.
Where: 80 W Rio Salado Parkway.
Admission: In advance: $5 at select Tempe outlets; $6 Valley-wide at Fry's. Day of event: $8 or two for $15. Children younger than 12 admitted free. VIP Garden tickets: $60 for adults, $30 for children 5-12.
Details: 480-350-5189, tempe4th.com
Wet n' Wild 4th of July and BBQ
Visit wet n wild on the 4th of July for family fun all day and all night long. In addition to their slides and attractions the Park will display fireworks and host an all-you-can-eat BBQ. The BBQ is served from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Red Rock Ravine picnic area and will include grilled BBQ chicken & hot dogs, green salad, western style beans, corn-on-the-cob, sliced seasonal fruit and Coca-Cola beverages.
When: Park opens at 10:00 am
Where:4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale, Arizona 85310
Admission:The firework shows is free with park admission and begins at 9:30p.m. BBQ meal tickets are just $9.99 plus tax for all Gold Season Pass and Season Pass holders; $9.99 plus tax for ages 3-11; and $11.99 ages 12+. Get your meal tickets today!
4th of Zoo-Ly at the Phoenix Zoo
Ever wonder what all the animals are up to after dark? Come and find out when you celebrate the Fourth with the zoo. This family-friendly event includes a catered barbecue dinner from 7 to 8:30 at the Lakeside Lawn, face painting, bounce houses, animal discoveries, carousel rides and evening access to Stingray Bay. Get a VIP view of Tempe's fireworks show. Seating is available, so you don't need to bring your own chairs. Beer and wine may be purchased at the dinner and fireworks show, and there will be cool treats for everyone during fireworks.
When: 7-10 p.m., with 9 p.m. fireworks, Wednesday, July 4.
Where: 455 N. Galvin Parkway.
Admission: $40 for age 13 and older, $35 for children 3-12, age 2 and younger admitted free (but still require reservation).
Details: 602-914-4333, phoenixzoo.org
All American Festival
This festival will feature separate stages for country music, rock and roll, and kids' music at the Peoria Sports Complex. There will be plenty of activities to keep the kids busy, including inflatables, face painting and a rock wall. If you're feeling brave (and hungry) you might consider signing up for the Sonic Footlong hot-dog-eating contest. There will be an F-16 flyover at 7 p.m. Concessions and beer will be for sale.
When: 5-10 p.m., with 9:15 fireworks, Wednesday, July 4.
Where: 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Admission: $5 adults 13 and older, kids 12 and younger free. Parking is free.
Details: 623-773-8700, peoriasportscomplex.com
Hollywood & Wine featuring Clint Black
Grammy Award-winning country music legend Clint Black will perform an intimate July 4 show in the Arizona Biltmore's Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom as part of its 2012 Hollywood & Wine, a three-month festival of food, film and fun. This all-ages show features concessions and a cash bar. For a premium, front-table ticket holders attend a meet-and-greet with Black. Check with the Biltmore on special room rates.
When: Doors open at 7 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4.
Where: 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix
Admission: $30-$40 for general admission, $75-$125 for tableside seating, $195 for front-row tableside seating with a Clint Black meet-and-greet.
Details: 602-955-6600, arizonabiltmorehollywoodandwine.com
Grammy Award-winning country music legend Clint Black will perform an intimate July 4 show in the Arizona Biltmore's Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom as part of its 2012 Hollywood & Wine, a three-month festival of food, film and fun. This all-ages show features concessions and a cash bar. For a premium, front-table ticket holders attend a meet-and-greet with Black. Check with the Biltmore on special room rates.
When: Doors open at 7 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4.
Where: 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix
Admission: $30-$40 for general admission, $75-$125 for tableside seating, $195 for front-row tableside seating with a Clint Black meet-and-greet.
Details: 602-955-6600, arizonabiltmorehollywoodandwine.com
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