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Ready to celebrate the red, white and blue in Greater Phoenix? You'll find classic Fourth of July gatherings with delicious food, fireworks displays, sporting events and more. Check out things to do for the Fourth of July in Phoenix.
Editor's Note: According to the City of Phoenix, Fabulous Phoenix Fourth (Steele Indian School Park), Light Up the Sky at the American Family Fields (Maryvale) and After Dark in the Park (Deer Valley) have been canceled for 2022 due to supply chain issues affecting access to fireworks.
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First at the Fountain
July 1
Put on your red, white, and blue and join friends and neighbors at Fountain Park on Friday, July 1, to celebrate Independence Day in Fountain Hills at the First at the Fountain celebration! 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. The world famous fountain will be lit up with red, white, and blue.
Fountain Park
16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills
Fourth of July Freedom Fest
July 1–4
Each year, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess orchestrates a weekend-long celebration in honor of Independence Day. No matter how you choose to spend the days, each night is closed out with an unforgettable fireworks display.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale
Buckeye's Independence Day Celebration
July 2
Pack your friends, family, blankets, chairs and favorite yard games, and enjoy Buckeye’s tailgate-style Independence Day Celebration.
This festive event will also include All-American eats and treats with a variety of food trucks and vendors as well as music by the Rhythm Edition. The patriotic celebration will finish with a drive-in style fireworks show at approximately 9 p.m.
Buckeye Airport
3000 S. Palo Verde Road, Buckeye
City of Surprise Independence Day Celebration
July 2
Bring your blankets, chairs and canned food for the food drive, and enjoy free festivities, including DJs, inflatables for kids, food trucks and a fireworks display.
Mark Coronado Park
15850 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise
Light Up The Sky Celebration, Avondale
July 2
Celebrate Independence Day at the racetrack — the largest tailgate and free fireworks experience in the Southwest Valley. Festivities, kid zone, games, food trucks, DJ entertainment, and fireworks show.
Phoenix Raceway
7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale
Military Appreciation Night with the Phoenix Rising
July 2
Phoenix Rising invites you to celebrate 4th of July weekend and Military Appreciation Night with a match against the Orange County SC followed by the biggest fireworks show in the Valley. Bonus: Upper sideline seats start at just $17.76.
Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass
19615 S. 48th St., Chandler
Fireworks at Rustler's Rooste
July 3-4
Join Rustler's Rooste atop South Mountain for 4th of July Fireworks, Sunday July 3 and Monday July 4 at 9 p.m. It's sure to be a fun-filled evening of fireworks, live music and some of Phoenix's best steaks, burgers, chicken, and seafood.
Rustler's Rooste
8383 S. 48th St., Phoenix
Westgate's Fireworks Fest
July 3
Grab comfort meals from the food and entertainment escapes, enjoy live music and festive and domestic drinks in the open-air beer garden and close out the evening with a dazzling fireworks display. The kid-friendly event will also host free face painting, balloon twisting, classically restored fire trucks with a kiddo-approved splash zone, games and much more.
Westgate Entertainment District
6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale
4th of July Fireworks at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
July 4
Enjoy a brilliant 15-minute fireworks show from Reserved Fire Pits, Reserved Patio Seating, the Oasis Water Park, or from the patio of your guaranteed view suite, available exclusively to resort guests. The Fireworks show will be accompanied by a DJ and Willie's Taco Truck will be offering delicious eats.
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix
Hometown 4th at Schnepf Farms
July 4
Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic event for the entire community at Schnepf Farms, where food trucks, craft vendors, water inflatables, rides, petting zoo, live music, a beer garden, patriotic programming and a fireworks display await you.
24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek
Peoria's All-American Festival
July 4
Head to Peoria for an evening of family friendly entertainment, food, music by The Sidewinders will open for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers — followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria
Red, White & Boom at The Wigwam
July 4
The Wigwam in partnership with the City of Litchfield Park invites you to gather the whole family, grab some lawn chairs, blankets or beach towels to sit on, and join us on the Blue Golf Course for our annual Red, White & Boom event. Get ready for a Fourth of July celebration to remember, complete with the DJ spinning great tunes, delicious American fare, and of course, a spectacular fireworks show.
The Wigwam
300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park
Red, White and Floom
July 4
Tempe's annual 4th of July celebration pairs classic culinary offerings from vendors at the food court and the free rides at the Family Fun Fest at Tempe Beach Park. In lieu of fireworks, Tempe Town Lake will be illuminated by flames from “flooms” floating in Tempe Town Lake, all while being choreographed to patriotic and pop music.
Tempe Beach Park
80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld
July 4
This annual family-favorite event returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale for its 9th year. The patriotic celebration is full of cool, indoor family fun featuring a bull-riding; mutton busting for children; renowned dog show “The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show” featured on America’s Got Talent; performances by Disney characters from feature film Encanto; lively games such as the Cha Cha Slide, chicken dance and more; old-fashioned cake walks, and fabulous food. At sundown, large doors open and guests proceed outdoors to enjoy one of Arizona’s largest fireworks shows.
WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale
4th of July Fireworks Show at W Scottsdale
July 4
Celebrate a fabulous fireworks show celebrating the 4th of July on the Wet Deck at the W Scottsdale. Reservations are highly recommended. VIP and GA tickets are available online. The dress code is strictly enforced. No refunds.
W Scottsdale
7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Star Spangled Fourth
July 4
Celebrate Independence Day with baseball and a boom! Things kick off at 5 p.m. with the Independence Day baseball game between the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals minor league teams. Then check out performances by two live bands, food/drink, giveaways, and bounce houses all lead up to the main attraction: the mesmerizing patriotic fireworks show.
Goodyear Ballpark
1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear
Apache Junction 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
July 4
Game booths, hosted by local organizations and activities for kids will take place at the field starting at 6pm. There will also be a Bicycle, Tricycle, & Wagon Mini Float Contest. The fireworks show will begin at 8:30 p.m.
Apache Junction High School
2525 S. Ironwood Road, Apache Junction
Fireworks Spectacular at Chase Field
July 5
The Arizona Diamondbacks invite you to extend your 4th of July weekend celebration at Chase Field on Tuesday, July 5. After the team takes on the San Francisco Giants, stick around for the annual Independence Day weekend Fireworks Spectacular, presented by Gila River Hotels & Casinos.
Chase Field
401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
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A Royal 4th of July Celebration at Royal Palms
July 1-3
Enjoy an array of celebratory activities, including brunch at T. Cook’s, poolside delighters, yoga classes, live music and more. Plan your escape with special offers and enjoy a long weekend of fun festivities.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
4th of July Weekend at LUSTRE Rooftop Bar
July 1-4
LUSTRE Rooftop Bar will be celebrating Independence Day all weekend long with a specialty rooftop cookout. Chef will be grilling burgers, hotdogs and all the “fixin’s” while attendees enjoy nightly live music. Guests are invited to soak up the Phoenix sunshine in style. Open from 12 noon to 12 midnight every day, this fun, lively terrace pool bar and lounge combines the casual and the chic, with comfortable seating in an open-air setting. With a breathtaking view of downtown from the third floor of the Hotel Palomar, LUSTRE feels more like a rooftop pool than your typical pool bar. It has its own separate entrance, so it’s a little harder to find—but well worth it.
Lustre Rooftop Bar
2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
4th of July Rooftop Party
July 1-4
Enjoy 360 views of fireworks all around the valley. Day passes are just $25 and cabanas come with 10 day passes, day beers/white claws, a bottle of sparkling wine, 10 waters, a snack tray and two VIP towels that get you access to the pool for the rest of the summer.
Alibi at Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
108 E. University Dr., Tempe
A Star-Spangled 4th of July Celebration at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
July 1-4
During the day guests can splash into a 2.5 acre water playground with 10 pools, zip down a 30’ high-speed waterslide or hit the sandy beach. The beachside Fun Zone features a putting green, ping-pong, giant chess and giant Connect Four. There are poolside cabanas and daybeds for relaxing and H2Oasis, our poolside restaurant, to fuel and recharge. Continue the fun with poolside delighters, watermelon eating contest, slide races, themed crafts and more. And then after dark, enjoy the beauty and tradition of the signature Red, White and Boom Fireworks Extravaganza!
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale
The Plaza's Star Spangled BBQ at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
July 2
Cool off while you celebrate America in the poolside tented pavilion. Guests enjoy Barbecue Buffet, live band, lawn games, face painters, complimentary beverage tastings and more. Star Spangled BBQ guests also gain access to the Main Pool for the evening.
The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Peoria Patriotic Celebration
July 2
Celebrate Independence Day in Peoria's Fletcher Heights Park with specialty food trucks, water play zone, 4th of July celebration, kids Americana dance party, free chair massages, patriotic family-friendly music by DJ Jonny, kids activities, night market and more. The main attraction of the event will be an outdoor movie showing of "Sonic the Hedgehog."
Fletcher Heights Park
8135 W. Lone Cactus Dr., Peoria
Red, White & Blue Spectacular at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
July 2-3
The Red, White & Blue Spectacular kicks off on Saturday, July 2, with a Stars & Stripes Bingo Bash with more than $100,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs. On Sunday, July 3, things really get hopping with a free concert by a spot-on Eagles tribute band, followed by one of the most spectacular fireworks displays you’ve ever seen.
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell
Red, White and Bubbly Fourth of July Wet Deck Pool Events at W Scottsdale
July 2-4
Celebrate Fourth of July from our WET Deck at W Scottsdale. Guests can dance to beats by local DJ's and sip cool cocktails. The hotel lights up the sky with the only fireworks show in Old Town Scottsdale that Monday evening.
W Scottsdale
7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Early Independence Day Bash at Luckys
July 3
Kick off the Independence Day festivities early this year at Roosevelt Row’s top patio bar. Luckys is throwing a patriotic backyard bash with plenty of beer, tasty eats, misters, and live tunes. MozzArepas will be serving their signature beef, pork, carne, and veggie-stuffed arepas until 2 a.m. and local band Soulitify will be performing on the patio from 6 to 9 p.m. OH Allen the DJ will be keeping the late-night party vibes going by spinning beats starting at 10 p.m.
Luckys Indoor Outdoor
817 N. 2nd St., Phoenix
Independence Day Weekend Cold Bar and Pool Party
July 3
The party takes place from noon until 6 p.m. and features a pop-up cold bar with oysters, cold seafood and other eats by Shane Jackson, live music by Locals Only AZ, drink specials, cocktails and party favors by Half Baby Half Daddy — plus lots of fun.
FOUND:RE Phoenix
1100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Lylo Luau
July 3
Come hang at Lylo for a festive celebration of our 50th state. Enjoy a Hawaiian cookout, tropical cocktails, DJ entertainment, and Lylo swag (including festive leis). Snag your general admission ticket, or upgrade to a daybed or lounge chair for the ultimate afternoon out. All reservations include one cocktail per person, barbeque huli huli chicken, ribs, plenty of sides, and pool access. Don’t forget your sunnies.
Rise Uptown
400 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Red, White & Biltmore
July 3
The fourth of July festivities get a touch of style during the Red, White and Biltmore party. You’re invited to sport your chicest red, white and blue looks while enjoying an afternoon of fun – complete with whimsical food truck fare, festive libations at The Spire Bar and a spectacular, environmentally friendly laser light show at dark.
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix
4th of July at Greenwood Brewing
July 4
Come celebrate the 4th of July at your favorite women-owned and operated brewery. The taproom will be serving up summery fruited drinks + mini flags. Festive outfits encouraged.
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Star-Spangled Soiree at SkyTop Lounge
July 1
Start your July 4th holiday weekend with a Star-Spangled Soirée at ADERO for an above-the-clouds BBQ at SkyTop, featuring a burger bar, hot dogs, beer, cava and slushy machines for the whole family. Celebrate with a live DJ. Then relish prime seats for the Fountain Hills fireworks spectacular.
ADERO Scottsdale
13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr., Scottsdale
Red, White & Bloozy Specials at Morning Squeeze
July 1-4
Morning Squeeze is sharing some summer vibes in July with patriotic-themed food and drink specials that are perfect for the holiday weekend, including the Bomb Poppin' Punch and the Cap'n American Stuffed French Toast.
Morning Squeeze Phoenix
1 N. 1st St., Ste. 100, Phoenix
Buck &Rider 4th of July Happy Hour
July 4
Enjoy happy hour drink specials all day throughout the entire restaurant at Buck &Rider.
Buck &Rider
4225 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
4th of July Specials at Chelsea's Kitchen
July 4
Celebrate with food specials at Chelsea's Kitchen, including chips and guac, white sangria cocktail and more.
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N. 40th St., Phoenix
July 4th at SanTan Brewing
July 4
Celebrate our stars and stripes at the downtown Chandler pub on July 4th from 9AM to 2PM for brunch, featuring the WhiskeyCan Chicken + Rib Combo.
SanTan Brewing
8 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler
4th of July at Roaring Fork
July 4
Guests are invited to Roaring Fork in Scottsdale to celebrate Independence Day with a special “Dinner On Us” (buy one entree, get one free) treat beginning at 4:00 p.m. Roaring Fork will be serving signature “wood fired” favorites.
Roaring Fork
4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
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