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Independence Weekend Happenings in AZ
Thursday, July 1 through Sunday, July 4, 2010
Williams: Railhead Shooting Competition With the Arizona Cowboy Shooters Assoc., includes shooting range, vendors and event banquet at the Wild West Junction, asainc.com/acsainca/Railhead
Friday, July 2, 2010
Friday, July 2 through Sunday, July 4, 2010
Pinetop: 6th Annual Art Barn 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival in Pinetop. 6th Annual Art Barn 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival - Buck Springs Road, http://runningbearproductions.net
Sierra Vista: 43rd Annual 4th of July Celebration.On
July 3rd at 5 pm a youth talent show followed by a street dance, on the
4th pets & people parade, entertainment, food, displays, bands play
at 6 pm, largest fireworks display in Cochise County at dusk, free,
800-288-3861 or 520-266-2304 or www.visitsierravista.com.
Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3, 2010
Mesa: Celebration of Freedom Entertainment,
classic cars, motorcycles, beer gardens, art, music, patriotic displays
and education games, family fun, “cool zones,” a venue for political
candidates to share their views, fireworks on Saturday, free, 6-10 pm, www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Phoenix: Artlink First Fridays
Self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios,
first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm,
602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com
Maryvale: 2010 Light Up the Sky Festival Features various games, bouncers and activities designed for youth of all ages, then fireworks, free, 7-9 pm, 602-262-6275 or www.phoenix.gov/parks
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Saturday, July 3 through September 4, 2010
Tombstone TuffEnuf Bullriding
held at 4th & Toughnut Street The Helldorado Town, located at
4th & Toughnut Streets, will be presenting the Tombstone TuffEnuf
Bullriding, beginning July 3, 2010. 520-508-2446. More Tombstone events.
Saturday, July 3 through Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Frontier Days Parade in Prescott. Celebrate the history and heritage and the pageantry of this annual tradition, 9 am, 866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, 2010
Flagstaff: 77th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts & Culture
held in Flagstaff .Meet Hopi master & emerging artists, Hopi social
dances, taste traditional foods, walk the nature trail with a guide of
native plants & their uses, learn about the Hopi values of humility,
cooperation, respect, land and earth stewardship, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm,
928-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org
Pine: 30th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival 75 arts & crafts booths, food, free, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 4 pm, 928-476-4480 or www.paysonrimcountry.com or http://www.pinestrawhs.org/.
Sierra Vista's fireworks party
runs on July 3rd and 4th. The event features a youth talent show and
street dance, followed by the Pets and People parade, entertainment,
food, and fireworks. More at VisitSierraVista.com.
Tombstone's July 4th family-style celebration event includes a softball
tournament, food booths, street entertainment, and fireworks at
Medigovich Field. Call (520) 457-3994 for details.
Williams: Northern Arizona BBQ Festival Williams
Main Street Assn, Special Olympics of Arizona and the Arizona BBQ
Society presents this KCBS sanctioned BBQ cook-off Saturday. [email protected]
Saturday, July 3, 2010
All Saturday, July 3, 2010 events in Arizona.
Flagstaff: 4th of July Weekend at Mormon Lake
at Mormon Lake Lodge. Roping in the arena, fireworks, games, horseback
riding, hiking, mountain bike and OHV riding, scavenger hunt, at Mormon
Lake, 928-354-2227 or www.MormonLakeLodge.com
Maricopa: 5th Annual Great American BBQ
in Maricopa. Hotdog eating contest, a water zone with blow up slides
and water features, fireworks at dark, free, 6-9 pm, 520-568-9573 or maricopachamber.org or www.maricopa-az.gov/news/bbq.php
Mesa: Celebration of Freedom Entertainment,
classic cars, motorcycles, beer gardens, art, music, patriotic displays
and education games, family fun, “cool zones,” a venue for political
candidates to share their views, fireworks on Saturday, free, 6-10 pm, www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org.
Page: Fourth of July at City
Park. Crafts, food, kids games and prizes, fire trucks spraying water,
Native Navajo dancers, free, 11 am – 8 pm, 928-645-2741 or www.pagechamber.com
Parker -C.R.I.T. Fireworks is the Independence Day Blow Out on the River - 928-669-2174 or http://parkertourism.com/
Parker: Fireworks at the BlueWater Resort & Casino
and the BlueWater Resort & Casino. Concert and fireworks show, this
year features TNT The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute, $10-15, 9 pm,
928-669-7000 or www.bluewaterfun.com
Prescott: Frontier Days Parade in Prescott. Celebrate the history and heritage and the pageantry of this annual tradition, 9 am, 866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
Show Low: Freedom Fest 2010
in Show Low. Features 4K family fun run, 9 am parade along Deuce of
Clubs, Duel on the Deuce Arm Wrestling Tournament, activities and
fireworks, 928-537-2326 or www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
St. Johns: St. John's Fourth of July Celebration 2010
at City Park. 6-9 am pancake breakfast, $2; 10-11am patriotic program;
11-12:30 pm BBQ in the park, free; 8:30 pm fireworks at Lyman Lake, $7
per car, 928-337-2000
Tubac: Fourth of July Celebration. Old-fashioned family fun, free games and crafts for the kids, fireworks in the evening, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com
Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo
Taylor, Arizona. A flag raising ceremony, firing of the anvil, a BBQ,
rodeos, dances, patriotic program and fireworks, a 10K & 2-mile run,
softball, free swimming, fireworks, 928-536-7366 or 928-536-4331 or www.july4throdeo.com or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
Vail: Ha:san Bak: Saguaro Harvest Festival Colossal
Cave Mountain Park participants harvest saguaro fruit, prepare &
taste saguaro products & learn about the saguaro, its natural
history, importance & uses to the Tohono O'odham, $65 for the
workshop, plus admission, pre-register, 520-647-7121 or http://www.colossalcave.com. Phone: 520-647-7121.
Wickenburg 39th Annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Sunset Park, 39th Annual Fourth of July Celebration – Sunset Park, fireworks, 7-9 pm, 520-684-5479 or www.outwickenburgway.com
For additional tourism information and brochures, contact:
The Arizona Office of Tourism
2702 N. Third St., Suite 4015
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: 602/542-8687 or 1-800-842-8257
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Independence Day Events in Arizona
Sunday, July 4, 2010
These are almost all of the
fireworks displays and Independence Day events held in cities and towns
throughout Arizona. Links lead to hosts or sponsors web sites for more
information and directions. See all other Saturday, July 4, 2010 events in Arizona.
Benson: 4th of July Celebration starts with a 9  am
parade, entertainment, food, water fights, live music, fireworks, free,
9 am - 10 pm. Benson celebrates Independence Day at Lions Park on July
3rd with a parade, a water fight between volunteer fire departments,
music, a family dance, and fireworks; call (520) 586-4293 for details or
www.bensonvisitorcenter.com
Bisbee's July 4th celebration
includes the famous Bisbee Coaster Races, the Bisbee Iron Man Mile, a
parade, and a Bisbee Copper Kings baseball game and fireworks; details
are at DiscoverBisbee.com.
Casa Grande: Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks Red, White and Blue parade followed by the fireworks, 7:30 pm, 520-421-8677 or www.casagrandechamber.org
Chandler: Chandler’s 4th of July
7UP Fireworks Spectacular at Tumbleweed Park. 4 pm free rides for the
children, live music, food, fireworks at 9:30 pm, free, $5 per vehicle
for on-site parking, 480-236-9123 or www.chandleraz.gov
Chandler: July 4th- A Star
Spangled Shoot Out! Rawhide Wild West Town. Cowboys, gunfights, food,
family fun & fireworks display, $10, kids under 5 are free, 5:30-11
pm, 480-502-5600 or www.rawhide.com
Clarkdale: An Old Fashioned 4th of July,
7 am pancake breakfast, Kids' parade at 9 am, at 10 am band begins to
play patriotic music & games, ice cream social, 928-634-9591.
Clakdale: Firecracker Express in Clarkdale. Celebrate with a barbeque and patriotic music, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
Cottonwood: 11th Annual Fantastic Family Fourth of July
in Cottonwood.Kids inflatable play and water rides, food, pie &
watermelon eating contests, live entertainment, fireworks, free, 4-9 pm,
www.ci.cottonwood.az.us or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org
Douglas: 4th of July Fireworks &
Celebration at the Veterans Memorial Park. Celebrations, soccer play
offs, fireworks, parade, live music, games, www.douglasaz.gov
Flagstaff : Annual 4th of July Parade
in Historic Downtown with Old-fashioned community parade, 100 entries
include vintage vehicles, dancing, music, animals, floats, free, 9 am,
800-842-7293 or www.flagstaffchamber.com
Florence: Freedom Fest Family day
events, horseshoe tournament, Florence "Fiery Salsa" challenge, red,
white and blue family parade, pool activities, entertainment, vendors
and fireworks show, 520-868-7589 or www.visitflorenceaz.com/ or www.florencemainstreet.comJuly 4th Celebration
Prescott - Pioneer Park
Craft tents for kids, contests, carnival games and rides,
water slide, bungee jumping, pony rides, vendors, live music, food,
free, carnival wrist band $15, noon – 10 pm,
http://www.visit-prescott.com
Gilbert: Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration start at 6 pm, fireworks, http://www.gilbertpromotionalcorporation.com/
Kingman: Independence Day Celebration at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. Events start at 2 pm games and family fun, 9 pm fireworks 928-753-2636 or www.mcfafairgrounds.org
Lake Havasu Freedom Festival & Fireworks Show
at Lake Havasu City Rotary Park. The Festival begins at 4 pm at Rotary
Park, fireworks begin at 9 pm overlooking Thompson Bay, food, games,
contests, activities for children and families, live entertainment,
watermelon and pie eating contests. No admission free, 4-10 pm,
928-486-3714 or 928-208-3463 or www.lhcfireworks.com
Litchfield Park: 4th of July Celebration
at Litchfield Park. Enjoy an F-16 flyover, good food, a DJ, music and a
great fireworks extravaganza, free, 7-10 pm, 623-935-9040 or www.litchfield-park.org
Marana: Star Spangled Spectacular at the Crossroads at Silverbell Park. Fireworks and fun for the whole family, free, 6-10 pm, 520-682-3324 or www.marana.com
Maricopa: 5th Annual Great American BBQ Hotdog eating contest, a water zone with blow up slides and water features, fireworks at dark, free, 6-9 pm, 520-568-9573 or maricopachamber.org or www.maricopa-az.gov/news/bbq.php
Patagonia: Fourth of July Celebration
11 am Parade with hanging of Grand Marshall at noon at Town Gazebo,
music, food and vendors in the park all day. 8 pm fireworks at Patagonia
High School, 520-394-0060 or 888-794-0060 or www.patagoniaaz.com
Pinetop: 6th Annual Art Barn 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival in Pinetop. Held on Buck Springs Road, http://runningbearproductions.net
Payson: Independence Day Celebration
at Green Valley Park. Friday includes First Friday with a stroll down
Historic Main St. and Moto X Madness at the Event Center, Sat. Patriotic
Parade at 5 pm, then summer concert, Sun. Patriotic Tribute, flag
raising, kids games, 2nd Annual Arizona Foot Races, then
fireworks, www.paysonrimcountry.com
Pine: 30th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival 75 arts & crafts booths, food, free, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 4 pm, 928-476-4480 or www.paysonrimcountry.com or http://www.pinestrawhs.org/.
Pinetop: Fireworks over Sunrise Lake in Pinetop. this year, the Fireworks over Sunrise Lake- Sunrise Park Resort, dusk, 800-772-7669 ext. 2303 or www.sunriseskipark.com
Pinetop: 6th Annual Art Barn 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival in Pinetop. 6th Annual Art Barn 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival - Buck Springs Road, http://runningbearproductions.net
Phoenix Fireworks events
25th Annual Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth
in Phoenix, Arizona. Two stages of entertainment, Kids World area,
classic car exhibit, vendors. Enitrely free, 6-9:30 pm. Bring blankets
and lawn chairs to enjoy the show and fireworks from the grass. Coolers
are permitted. No alcohol or glass containers allowed. No pets. No
skates or skateboards. Fishing in the lake is not be permitted. The dog
park will be closed. Expect large crowds. Bring lots of water. During
the fireworks, 7th Street will be temporarily closed between Highland
and Indian School Road and will be restricted until event traffic clears
after the festival. 602-262-6862 or www.phoenix.gov
Prescott: July 4th Celebration at
Pioneer Park. Craft tents for kids, contests, carnival games and rides,
water slide, bungee jumping, pony rides, vendors, live music, food,
free, carnival wrist band $15. This 4th of July event runs from noon –
10 pm, http://www.visit-prescott.com
Prescott Valley: Prescott Valley 4th of July Celebration Water activities, concert, food and fireworks bring a lawn chair, 928-759-3090 or www.pvchamber.org
Prescott: Frontier Days Parade in Prescott. Celebrate the history and heritage and the pageantry of this annual tradition, 9 am, 866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
Safford: Fireworks, Independence Day Celebration
on Safford's Main Street. A morning parade down Main Street, at 10 am,
fireworks presentation set to patriotic music from 7-9 pm at the Graham
County Fairgrounds, 928-428-8515 or www.visitgrahamcounty.com
Sierra Vista: 43rd Annual 4th of July Celebration.
Sierra Vista Veterans Memorial Park. On the 3rd at 5 pm a youth talent
show followed by a street dance, on the 4th pets & people parade,
entertainment, food, displays, bands play at 6 pm, largest fireworks
display in Cochise County at dusk, free, 800-288-3861 or 520-266-2304 or
www.visitsierravista.com
Sierra Vista: 43rd Annual 4th of July Celebration.
A pets & people parade, entertainment, food, displays, bands play
at 6 pm, largest fireworks display in Cochise County at dusk, free,
800-288-3861 or 520-266-2304 or www.visitsierravista.com.
Surprise: 4th of July Celebration
at Surprise Stadium. Fireworks will follow the Rookie League Baseball
Game at approx. 8:30 pm, gates open at 4:30 pm, free with a canned food
donation and limited to the first 10,000 fans, must have a ticket,
623-222-2000 or www.surpriseaz.com/specialevents
Tempe: Town Lake Festival -
Fireworks Spectacular. Concert event stage, live music, inflatable kid's
Ride village, vendors, water fun and games for the family, $8 or $15
for two, under 12 free, 4-11 pm, 480-350-5189 or www.tempe4th.com
Tempe: 11th Annual Family Fun Day
in Tempe. Includes free hands-on art making projects, refreshments,
performances and a visit from a PBS character, free, 10 am – 2 pm, in
conjunction with the 11th Annual Summer Family Exhibition “What Moves
Us: Art of Transportation from the Permanent Collection”, 480-965-2787
or http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu.
Tombstone: Family Style 4th of July Softball tournament,
games, food, city fireworks at dusk. Craft Faire, Quilting "B",
Renegade Gem & Mineral Show, Live Music in City Park Gazebo, 12:30
p.m. Parade-6th & Allen Street to 3rd Street. Round Robin Softball
Tournament at Medigovich Field. City Fireworks display at dusk by the
Tombstone Fire Dept. Sponsor: Tombstone Knights of Columbus and
Tombstone Vigilantes. Medigovich Field & Allen Street 520-457-3106. www.tombstonechamber.com
Tubac: Fourth of July Celebration Old-fashioned family fun, free games and crafts for the kids, fireworks in the evening, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com
Tucson, AZ Fireworks Events
Fourth of July Fireworks in
Tucson. Fourth of July concert featuring patriotic choral music by Arts
Express Choir and Orchestra, 4 pm, 520-319-0400 or 520-791-4101 or www.visittucson.org or www.arts-express.org
Tucson: 15th Annual Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon
750 meter pool swim, 12 mile bike ride around the UA area, 3 mile run
through UA campus, includes a Youth Triathlon with a 250 meter swim, a 4
mile bike and a 1 mile run, 5:45 am, www.tritucson.com.
Tucson: Baseball, Music and Fireworks
on July 4th. The Tucson Toros minor league baseball team celebrates the
Fourth of July with a game against the Yuma Scorpions followed by
evening fireworks at Hi Corbett Field on July 4. Single tickets are
priced from $6 to $8. Get this season's highlights, July through September baseball game schedule and features about the 2010 Tucson Toros season.
More Tucson fireworks events and entertainment.
Wellton: 4th of July Fireworks at Butterfield Park. Food booths and fireworks at dark, 928-785-3348 or www.town.wellton.az.us
Wickenberg: 39th Annual Fourth of July Celebration. Wickenburg. 39th Annual Fourth of July Celebration – Sunset Park, fireworks, 7-9 pm, 520-684-5479 or www.outwickenburgway.com
Williams: Northern Arizona
BBQ Festival Williams Main Street Assn, Special Olympics of Arizona and
the Arizona BBQ Society presents this KCBS sanctioned BBQ cook-off
Saturday and amateur backyard BBQ cook-off on Sunday; 27 professional
teams will compete for $10,000 in prize money along with a beer garden
featuring regional micro breweries, street dance and kids’ zone, [email protected]
Williams: Hometown 4th of July An
“All American Holiday” with one of the biggest parades in Northern
Arizona at 6 pm parade, the Arizona Vintage baseball League Exhibition
game following the parade, local Rotary BBQ, Kiwanis Korn Roast ice
cream social at the Methodist Church, and other family activities,
928-635-1418 or 800-863-0546 or www.williamschamber.com
Winslow: Fourth of July Fireworks at the Emil Nasser Stadium. Fireworks at dusk, free, 928-289-2434 or www.winslowarizona.org
Winslow: Fourth of July Fireworks in Winslow. These fireworks start at dusk, free, 928-289-2434 or www.winslowarizona.org
Yuma: 24th Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony
in Yuma. This 4th of July event Includes a military color guard &
firing party, patriotic music & speaker, 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org.
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