There are Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks all over the Greater Phoenix area for the July 4th holiday, and two of the largest are accessible by METRO Light Rail.
Both the Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth in central Phoenix and the CBS 5 Tempe Town Lake Festival are steps away from METRO Light Rail stations:
Tempe 4th of July event: Mill Avenue & Third Street
Phoenix 4th of July event: Central Avenue & Indian School Rd.
METRO light rail will increase service on Monday, July 4, 2011. Trains will run every 10 minutes for people using the system to get to the events by 5 p.m. METRO will also provide a similar level of service when the events end. Service will be extended on July 4th to have the last full trips at midnight.
Expect crowds on board, at park-and-rides and know that there may be delays. Be patient and plan ahead. Passengers are highly encouraged to purchase an all-day pass in advance for their round trip service on light rail. Buying in advance saves you time at the fare vending machines. Buy your pass online, from a transit center, retail outlet or station fare vending machine and simply activate it on July 4th.
METRO Light Rail Resources
- Phoenix METRO Light Rail Guide
- Light Rail Map
- Spending the Night? Hotels on METRO Light Rail
- Park 'n' Ride Lot Locations
- How To Buy a METRO Light Rail Ticket
For more information, visit METRO Light Rail online or call Customer Service at 602-253-5000.
Schedules are subject to change without notice.
