Fourth of July in Phoenix: Your guide to the best parties and events

Where to find the biggest celebrations over the Independence Day holiday weekend.

July 2, 2025

Image: The Fourth of July weekend will feature pool parties, club nights and more.

The Fourth of July weekend will feature pool parties, club nights and more. Benjamin Leatherman

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Party people of the Valley, prepare yourselves. This year, Independence Day falls on a Friday, which means you’ve got a three-day weekend at your disposal.

What’s there to do? Plenty, if you’re into star-spangled pool parties, high-energy nightlife or special holiday events.

Fireworks won’t be the only thing getting lit over the July 4 weekend. Scottsdale spots like Maya and the W hotel will have DJs and fun in the sun. Meanwhile, Tempe and downtown Phoenix will host club events.

Here are the best Fourth of July 2025 parties and events in metro Phoenix.

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Fun with floaties.

Benjamin Leatherman

Night Swim

Thursday, July 3
Maya, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, ScottsdaleMaya's holiday weekend festivities kickoff with a night swim session and a poolside performance by European-born house music DJ/producer San Pacho on Independence Day eve. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $29.72 (fees included).

Red, White and Bubbly

Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6
W Scottsdale Hotel, 7277 E. Camelback Road, ScottsdaleStylish pool parties will take place on the hotel’s second floor WET Deck daily with DJs, drinks and dancing. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 and table service packages start at $1,000.

Phoenix 4th of July

Friday, July 4
Caesars Republic Scottsdale Hotel, 4747 N. Goldwater Blvd., ScottsdaleSpend you holiday at this Vegas-style pool party at Cleopatra's Beach Club from noon to 6 p.m. The high-style event will feature open format DJs in the mix, cocktails and other poolside perks. General admission tickets are $24.29 and VIP tickets range from $41.73 to $500.

4th of July Party

Friday, July 4th
Evil Izzy's Haunted Emporium, 4239 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite BWest Phoenix horror shop Evil Izzy’s is skipping the fireworks and going full fright mode with its Fourth of July celebration. Expect “weird hijinks,” spooky surprises, and a live recording of the locally produced podcast Scaredycast. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 or free for Evil Izzy members or Scaredycast Patreon supporters.

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Relaxation, American style.

Benjamin Leatherman

4th of July Pool Party

Friday, July 4
Broadstone Portland, 320 E. Portland St.Social Unity Events will host a holiday pool party at the Broadstone. Local DJs will provide the soundtrack and free food will be served. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.51 to $23.18.

Red, White and Boots

Friday, July 4
Harold's Cave Creek Coral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave CreekDance lessons, giveaways, a hot dog-eating contest and live entertainment are planned at this Independence Day celebration. Drink specials will also be available. The shindig starts at 2 p.m. No cover.

Groove Candy's 4th of July Weekend Edition

Saturday, July 5
The Womack, 5749 N. Seventh St.DJ M2 and DJ Sir-Plus will drop hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul and classics during this special edition of Groove Candy’s weekly sesh. Who knows? You might just hear such tracks as James Brown’s “Living in America,” 2 Live Crew’s “Banned in the USA,” or “4th of July (Fireworks)” by Kelis. The music starts at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 before 10:30 p.m. and $10 thereafter.

Benjamin Leatherman is a staff writer for Phoenix New Times where he focuses primarily on arts, culture, music and nightlife. He joined New Times in 2003. Prior to that, he contributed to magazines such as Tips & Tricks and The Wrestler. Benjamin has earned multiple awards from the Arizona Press Club including an award for sports enterprise reporting in 2009 and an award for statewide arts reporting in 2014. He holds a bachelor’s of arts in journalism from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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