Dazzling pyrotechnics will happen nightly from Friday, July 1, to Monday, July, in more than a dozen different locations across the Valley. Some cities will have fireworks a few days early in order to avoid the aforementioned supply-chain issues. Others just want to get a jump on the Fourth of July fun.
We’ve got all the info on the biggest and best displays happening around town. Many will also feature a variety of other activities besides staring skyward in wonder, including games, rides, and live music.
Here’s a full rundown of where you can see skyrockets in flight around metro Phoenix over the Fourth of July weekend.
First at the Fountain
Friday, July 1Fountain Park, 12925 North Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain HillsOrganizers of this annual event moved it up a few days because of supply and staffing shortages, but promise it will offer a “majestic fireworks display” at 9 p.m. over the park’s namesake fountain. Local ‘80s cover band Rock Lobster will perform at 7:30 p.m. and food vendors will be available all evening. It’s free to attend and chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets are encouraged.
Buckeye’s Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 2Buckeye Airport, 3000 South Palo Verde RoadLive music, food trucks, all-American eats, and vendors will be offered at this event. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks start at approximately 8:45 p.m. Admission is free and blankets and lawn chairs can be brought in for seating.
Surprise Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 2Mark Coronado Park, 15850 North Bullard Avenue, SurpriseFood trucks, DJs, and inflatable attractions for kiddos will be available at this event, which starts at 6 p.m. The fireworks show will kick off at 8:40 p.m. Admission is free but canned food donations are appreciated.
Fireworks bloom above Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale.
Jennifer Conway with Mark Skalny Photography
Westgate Fireworks Fest
Sunday, July 3 Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 North Sunset Boulevard, GlendaleAttendees of this high-energy patriotic celebration can kick back at an outdoor beer garden or on the patios of Westgate’s various bars and restaurants while watching the fireworks show, which starts at 9 p.m. Live music, balloon artists, a splash zone, games, and free face-painting will be offered throughout the evening. The event begins at 4 p.m. and admission is free. Carpooling is encouraged as parking will be limited. Details are available on Westgate’s website.
Red, White, & Floom
Sunday, July 3Tempe Beach Park, 80 West Rio Salado ParkwayTempe’s annual Independence Day celebration is making a return after a three-year absence, albeit with a couple of changes. Instead of fireworks, this year’s event will feature a choreographed sequence of “fire flooms” arranged across Tempe Town Lake that will create a “dazzling display” set to music. The event is free to the public and will also include kids' activities, food and drink vendors, and a performance by Rock Lobster. Hours are from 6 to 10 p.m.
Anthem Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, July 3Anthem Community Park, 41703 North Gavilan Peak ParkwayA mix of water slides, rides, activities, and food vendors will be a part of this event, which starts at 5:30 p.m. The fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free and blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for those who’d like to kick back in comfort.
Red, White & Blue Spectacular
Sunday, July 3We-Ko-Pa Resort, 10438 We-Ko-Pa Way, Fort McDowellEagles tribute band One of These Nights will perform a free outdoor concert for the 21-and-over crowd starting at 7 p.m. A fireworks spectacular follows the show at 9 p.m.
Art of Noize Car Show & Fireworks Celebration
Sunday, July 3Victory Sports Park, 22603 North 43rd Avenue, GlendaleThe members of local car and truck club Art of Noize are organizing this event, which runs from 5 to 11 p.m. on Sunday evening. Show off your hot rod or tricked-out vehicle in the car and truck show (the best of the best will win awards and prizes), purchase food and drinks from vendors, or just kick back in the park and enjoy the fireworks. Adult admission is $4 for adults and kids 12 and under are free. There’s a $20 entry fee to participate in the car show. More information is available here.
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
Monday, July 4Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center StreetA colorful fireworks display will illuminate the skies over downtown Mesa starting at approximately 9:30 p.m. during this annual celebration. Attendees can also enjoy live music from local bands, a "Patriotic Superhero Stunt Show," a naturalization ceremony where 75 people will be sworn in as American citizens, laser shows inside the convention center taking place hourly, and more in the hours leading up to the show. The event begins at 6 p.m. and admission is free. More details and a complete schedule are available here.
Hometown 4th
Monday, July 4Schnepf Farms, 24810 South Rittenhouse Road, Queen CreekThe enormous acreage of Schnepf Farms will host an evening of fireworks, food trucks, live music and entertainment, craft vendors, rides, and various family-friendly activities on Independence Day itself. The skyrockets start going off at 9 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. and admission is $30 per carload. Call 480-987-3100 or visit the Schnepf Farms website for more details or to purchase tickets.
Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 4 WestWorld, 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale A variety of quaint and homespun activities will take place inside WestWorld’s west hall and indoor rodeo arena during this annual event, including cake walks, bull-riding, and a stunt dog show. Live performances of the hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto and a parade of heroes are also planned. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the fireworks display will start at 9 p.m. General admission is $20 per person and $25 per carload for just the fireworks show. An “Indoor Backyard Barbecue” package will be $25 for kids 5 to 10 and $45 for adults and includes an all-you-can-eat repast of hot dogs, hamburgers, and other grilled selections. Complete details are available on the event’s website.
Star Spangled 4th
Monday, July 4Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 South Ballpark Way, GoodyearA “mesmerizing” fireworks show will take place at 9 p.m. and cap off an evening of food and drink, live music from the Bayou Bandits and the Chauncey Jones Band, giveaways, and children’s activities. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
All-American Festival
Monday, July 4 Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 North 83rd AvenueA performance by Arizona rock heroes The Sidewinders and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers will headline Peoria’s annual Independence Day extravaganza. The event will also feature food and drink vendors, inflatable water slides, and a cornhole tournament. (A sensory room will also be available for any children, teens, or adults with sensory processing needs.) A fireworks show will be the main event of the evening and starts at 9:15 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. and general admission is free. A meet-and-greet with the members of RCPM is also available for those 21-and-over and includes two alcoholic drinks and a private performance by Clyne and a member of the band.
Red, White & Bubbly
Monday, July 4 W Hotel Scottsdale, 7277 East Camelback RoadThe W will host an all-day pool party on its second-floor WET Deck with DJs, drinks, and dancing that will also include an enormous fireworks display over the posh hotel at 9 p.m. that evening. VIP cabana or daybeds can be reserved by calling 602-405-0099.
Gilbert 4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 4 Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 East Queen Creek RoadGilbert’s Independence Day shindig will have sets by a rock ‘n’ roll tribute bands and aerial performers, followed by a 30-minute-long fireworks show at 9 p.m. Gates are at 5 p.m. and general admission is free but parking passes are $11. A “VIP Experience” is available for $25 and includes premier seating, swag, and other perks.
Red, White, and Boom!
Monday, July 4 The Wigwam, 300 East Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield ParkThe general public can get an eyeful of fireworks on Independence Day while kicking back on one of The Wigwam’s golf courses. A DJ will perform throughout the event and “delicious American fare” will be available to purchase. Blankets, beach towels, and lawn chairs can be brought in by those who’d like something to sit on. Hours of the event are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and food and beverage tickets are available for a separate charge. More info is available on The Wigwam's website.
4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 4Apache Junction High School, 2525 South Ironwood Road The public can gather by the baseball and practice fields at Apache Junction High School and get an eyeful of majestic pyrotechnic explosions overhead when the fireworks start at 8:30 p.m. Games, children’s activities, vendors, and a bicycle and wagon parade will happen earlier in the evening. The celebration starts at 6 p.m. Admission is free and VIP seating for the fireworks is available for $5.
Great American 4th & Tailgate Party
Monday, July 4Copper Sky Recreation Complex, 44345 West Martin Luther King Boulevard, Maricopa Maricopa's annual Fourth of July event will include activities taking place throughout the day. A tailgate starts at noon with reserved zones in the parking lot where folks can hang out and barbecue (you’ll have to bring your own grill, though). Spaces are $45 in advance and $60 on the day of the event. A liquor permit, six wristbands, and a space on the park’s south fields for viewing the fireworks are included. Click here to register. The Great American 4th follows at 7 p.m. with live music from Western Fusion from 7:30 to 8:40 p.m. The fireworks are at 9 p.m. It’s free to attend.
