July 4th Celebrations

If you can't find something to do on Independence Day in Greater Phoenix, you must never leave the house! There are so many places to enjoy 4th of July fireworks, 4th of July picnics, 4th of July barbecues, 4th of July concerts, games, water play and other family activities. I have no doubt that several hundred thousand people every year are out somewhere in the Valley of the Sun having a grand ol' July 4th at one event or another.

Some people prefer attending a smaller, easy-going community Independence Day celebration, while others want to go see big-name entertainment and huge fireworks displays. We have those choices, and everything in between.

Phoenix Area Communities Celebrate the 4th of July

These July 4th events are generally city-sponsored/supported. They are all family oriented, with activities for kids. They appear in alphabetical order.

• 3rd of July in Ahwatukee
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? Yes
  Free? Yes

• 4th of July in Anthem
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? No
  Free? Yes

• 4th of July in Apache Junction
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? Yes
  Free? Yes

• 4th of July in Avondale
  No event in 2009

• 4th of July in Buckeye
  No event in 2009

• 4th of July in Casa Grande
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? No
  Free? Some activities have a charge.

• 4th of July in Chandler
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? Yes
  Free? Yes

• 4th of July in Gilbert
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? No
  Live Bands? No
  Free? Yes

• 4th of July in Glendale
  No event in 2009

• 4th of July in Goodyear
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? Yes
  Free? Free admission, charge for rides

• 4th of July in Litchfield Park
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? No
  Free? No for water activities, yes for fireworks.

• 4th of July in Maricopa
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? No
  Free? Yes

• 4th of July in Mesa
  No event in 2009

• 4th of July in Peoria
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? Yes
  Free? No

• 4th of July in Phoenix
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? Yes
  Free? Yes

• 4th of July in Scottsdale
  Fireworks? No
  Water Activities? No
  Live Bands? No
  Free? Yes

• 4th of July in Surprise
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? No
  Live Bands? No
  Free? Yes, with canned food donation. Ticketed event, limited to 10,000 people.

• 4th of July in Tempe
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? Yes
  Live Bands? Yes
  Free? No

• 4th of July in Wickenburg
  Fireworks? Yes
  Water Activities? No
  Live Bands? No
  Free? Yes

More Phoenix Area Independence Day Celebrations and Events

Not only are there community celebrations on July 4th in Greater Phoenix, but there are activities as well. Concerts, train rides, and other special events give you even more choices for an entertaining 4th of July.

4th of July Concerts and Special Events

4th of July Day Trips from Phoenix

Phoenix July 4th Photos and Information

• Greater Phoenix 4th of July Celebrations Photo Gallery
  You can see photos of the 4th of July events from all the cities and towns mentioned above in this picture gallery.

• Arizona 4th of July Fireworks Photo Gallery
  These pictures of Arizona fireworks were submitted by people just like you.

• Arizona Fireworks Laws
  We have so many events around town, there's no need for you to try to set off your own fireworks. If you do, you may be breaking the law.

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