
Check out these events happening near Phoenix in 2023 for 4th of July!
AnthemÂ
Independence Day Celebration | July 3 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. Â
It’s Anthem’s Independence Day Celebration with a fireworks display, fun rides and water slides, activities, and festival food! Families bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit back to enjoy the fun-filled event.
41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway
https://www.onlineatanthem.com/events/independence_day_celebration.php
Apache JunctionÂ
4th of July Fireworks Celebration | July 4th | 6pm
The main event is located at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W Southern Ave, in the area south of the skate park. The gates will open at 6 pm. This is a free event, open to the public (a small fee for food and game booths will apply).Game booths, hosted by local organizations and activities for kids will take place at the field starting at 6pm. Bicycle, Tricycle, & Wagon Mini Float Contest – judging at 6:30 p.m., floats should be placed in front of the main Parks & Recreation booth- Winners will be announced around 7:30pm during the bands intermission.
https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/700/4th-of-July
AvondaleÂ
Light Up the Sky Celebration | July 1 | 6pm –9 PM
Ignite your celebration and come on out to Light Up the Sky Independence Day Celebration. VIP guests will dance along with DJ, play cornhole and devour gourmet food. The FREE general admission area can enjoy tailgate parking with their friends and family, enjoy variety of food trucks, play games in the Kid Zone, and enjoy live music before being dazzled by 25-minute spectacular fireworks show.
7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr. Avondale, AZ, 85323
Buckeye
Independence Day Celebration | July 4, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Pack your blanket and chairs and enjoy the tailgate style event at Buckeye’s Independence Day Celebration. Bring out your favorite yard games and friends and do not forget the water! This festive event will also include All-American eats & treats with a variety of food trucks and vendors and a concert! The patriotic celebration will finish with a drive-in style fireworks show at approximately 9 p.m.
3000 S. Palo Verde Rd.
https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/community/residents/events-in-buckeye/independence-day-celebration
Chandler
CHANDLER’S ALL-AMERICAN BASH | July 4, 2023 |  7pm – 9:30pm
Celebrate 4th of July in Downtown Chandler and enjoy live music, yard games, food vendors and more.This year, in lieu of fireworks, there will be a 5-minute pyrotechnic show as part of the concert. The show will begin at 8:20 p.m. at the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park Stage Plaza.
178 E. Commonwealth Ave.
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/chandlers-all-american-bash
Fountain Hills
FOURTH AT THE FOUNTAIN | July 4, 2023 |  7PM – 9:30
Put on your red, white, and blue and join friends and neighbors at Fountain Park on Tuesday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day in Fountain Hills! The festivities will kick off at 7:00 pm with music and prizes. Rock Lobster will be performing from 7:30-9:00 pm. The evening will conclude with a majestic fireworks display at 9:00 PM over the Park’s picturesque Fountain Lake. Our world-famous fountain will be lit up with red, white, and blue.
12925 N Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
https://www.experiencefountainhills.org/events/2023/fourthatthefountain
GilbertÂ
Gilbert 4th of July Celebration | July 4, 2023 | 4:00 PM -9:30 PM
Join us for the 2023 Gilbert 4th of July Celebration presented by Earnhardt Auto Group and Haydon Building Corp. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Tuesday, July 4th at Gilbert Regional Park, located at 3005 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85298. Experience live performances, aerial entertainment, drones and fireworks!
Glendale
Westgate Entertainment District’s Firework Fest | July 4th | 5pm – 9pm
Bursting with live music, dinner deals, festive & domestic drinks, live music + a dazzling display of fireworks! Salute to our country’s founding at our free patriotic celebration! Grab comfort meals from our food & entertainment escapes. Meanwhile, enjoy free face painting, balloon twisting, classically restored fire trucks with a kiddo-approved splash zone, an open-air beer garden with live music, games & more.
https://westgateaz.com/event/america/embed/#?secret=pbHHKSWHWa#?secret=tLCdam8Joq
Goodyear
Goodyear Star Spangled Fourth Event | July 4th | 6pm – 10pm
Join us as we celebrate Independence Day with a boom! Join Lucky Devils Band on the stage, kick back and enjoy food trucks, drinks, and bounce houses all leading up to the main attraction – the mesmerizing patriotic fireworks show! Attendance, activities, and parking are FREE!Â
Goodyear Ballpark
goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events
Maricopa
Great American 4th | July 4th | 7PM – 9:30PMÂ
It’s time to celebrate the 4th of July with a bang! Join us for the Great American Fireworks Show at Copper Sky Regional Park on Tuesday, July 4th from 7-9:30 p.m. Feel like taking a dip? Enjoy the evening at our Aquatics Center for an exclusive pool party. Or grab a spot on the lawn and watch the most popular fireworks show of the year! Don’t miss your chance to make this Independence Day one to remember.
For more event information, visit GA4th.com
44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
https://www.maricopa-az.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5727/1297
Mesa
Arizona Celebration of Freedom | July 4th | 6pm – 10pm
Free to attend, the Arizona Celebration of Freedom is Arizona’s largest free 4th of July celebration. Witness a naturalization ceremony, car show, musical performances, a kids zone with carnival style games and water slides, an all American food court and a Beer tent. Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
263 N. Center Street
https://azcelebrationoffreedom.com/
Peoria
City of Peoria’s All-American Festival | July 4th | 5pm to 10pm
Peoria’s All-American Festival takes place on Tuesday, July 4, bringing supergroup Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers and Azz Izz band to this annual Independence Day celebration. Enjoy an evening full of family-friendly entertainment, food, music, and fun! The event will span across the Peoria Sports Complex Main Stadium and into the Mariners side where a number of HUGE water slides and a variety of food and beverage vendors.
16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382
Phoenix
Fabulous Phoenix 4th | July 4th | 6pm – 10pm
Fabulous Phoenix 4th IS BACK for 2023! The annual Fabulous Phoenix 4th features one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. This free, non-alcoholic family event attracts thousands of attendees.​ Admission is FREE! Vendors will be selling  a variety of items, including food and beverage, arts and crafts, and promotional items. PAC* Land (formerly Kids’ World) is free and offers a great selection of rides, inflatables and activities for youth to enjoy.Â
​​Steele Indian School Park – located at 3rd St. and Indian School Rd.
https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/special-events/fabphx4
Queen Creek
Hometown 4th at Schnepf Farms | July 4th | 4pm – 9pm
Food Trucks | Craft Vendors | Concert Stage | Rides | Fireworks | Family | Water Inflatables
Gates will open at 4pm. We will be hosting the show in the big event on the south end of the farm adjacent to Riggs Road. Please enter the property via the 3 entrances. Check in with our parking attendants, park your vehicle and walk to the gate! You must purchase your car pass beforehand. $40 per carload
See the website for parking info and to purchase tickets.
ScottsdaleÂ
Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration! |  July 4th |  5:00 – 9:30 PM
Largest Fireworks display in Scottsdale history!, Fan-favorite bull-riding rodeo, mutton busting for kids and more by Copper State Rodeo Company, Medieval Times Jr. Knight training led by the knights themselves!,Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Contest Championship on mainstage with 14 finalists gobbling the goods for a grand prizes!, Disney shows with Disney Princesses, Spiderman, Star Wars characters, and Woody from Toy Story, Circus performance, Lively games such as musical chairs; cake walks, Presentation of colors and the National Anthem, Everyone’s favorite backyard BBQ by M Culinary, 4th annual Parade of Heroes honoring outstanding leaders in six categories
Tickets range from $20 – $45. Admission tickets do not include parking. Fireworks only tickets can be purchased as well. Children 4 and under do not need a ticket. Purchase Tickets here.
Fourth of July Freedom Fest At Scottsdale Princess | July 1, 2023 – July 04, 2023
Join us this Independence as we celebrate America’s birthday during our 13th Annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest. Celebrate with a patriotic party only the Princess can put on!
Most events open to resort guests only.
https://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/events-scottsdale/freedom-fest
SurpriseÂ
Red, White and Pool Party. | July 4th | 6pm – 8:45pm
Join us for music, food trucks, games, activities and a poolside view of the Fourth of July fireworks! Space is limited; tickets go on sale June 20.
Surprise Aquatic Center
https://www.surpriseaz.gov/1165/Special-Events
City of Surprise Independence Day Celebration | July 4th | 6pm – 9pm
The City of Surprise is excited to offer Independence Day fireworks on Tuesday, July 4. Join us on Bullard Avenue and at the Surprise Community Park, located at 15960 N Bullard Ave. at 6:00 p.m. and we will end the night with a fireworks display at approximately 8:45 p.m. (weather permitting). Entertainment and food trucks available for purchase!
https://www.surpriseaz.gov/1165/Special-Events
Tempe
Tempe 4th of July Celebration | July 4th |  5pm – 10pm
Please join us at Tempe Diablo Stadium to celebrate Independence Day and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun, including live entertainment, food, kid’s activities, and fireworks! $10 General Admission.
2200 W. Alameda Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282
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