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Looking for places to celebrate the 4th of July? Here’s a list of events in areas across Arizona that are holding some dazzling Independence Day celebrations for 2026:
Maricopa County
Anthem – Independence Day Celebration
- July 3, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Anthem Community Park
- 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.
- Anthem, AZ 85086
- Free admission and parking
- https://www.anthemcouncil.com
Apache Junction – 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Avondale – Light Up the Sky Independence Day Celebration
Buckeye – Independence Day Celebration
- July 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.
- Buckeye Airport
- 3000 S. Palo Verde Rd.
- Buckeye, AZ
- Free admission
- https://www.buckeyeaz.gov
Chandler’s All-American Bash
- July 4, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
- Stage Plaza
- 178 E. Commonwealth Ave.
- Chandler, AZ 85255
- Free admission
- https://www.chandleraz.gov
Fountain Hills’ Fourth at the Fountain
Gilbert – 4th of July Celebration
- July 4, 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Gilbert Regional Park
- 3005 E. Queen Creek Rd.
- Gilbert, AZ
- Free admission
- Parking: $20 per car (credit or debit card only)
- https://www.gilbertaz.gov
Glendale – Firework Fest
- July 3, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Westgate Entertainment District
- 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd.
- Glendale, AZ 85305
- Free admission
- https://westgateaz.com
Goodyear’s Star Spangled 4th
- July 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Drone show: 8:45 p.m.
- Goodyear Ballpark
- 1933 S. Ballpark Way
- Goodyear, AZ 85338
- Free admission and parking
- https://www.goodyearaz.gov
Litchfield Park – Sparkle in the Square – An America 250 Celebration
Litchfield Park – 4th of July Splash Bash
- July 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Litchfield Park Recreation Center
- 100 S. Old Litchfield Rd.
- Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
- $6 per person or free with valid pool pass
- $2 for kids under 3 years old
- https://www.litchfieldpark.gov
Mesa – Arizona Celebration of Freedom
- July 4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Drone show at 9:25 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m.
- Mesa Convention Center
- 263 N. Center St.
- Downtown Mesa, AZ
- This is a cashless event
- https://azcelebrationoffreedom.com
Peoria’s All-American Festival
- July 4, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Peoria Sports Complex
- Main Stadium
- 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
- Peoria, AZ
- Free admission
- https://www.peoriaaz.gov
Fabulous Phoenix 4th
- July 4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Steele Indian Park
- 300 E. Indian School Rd.
- Phoenix, AZ 85012
- Free admission
- No vehicle entrance or public parking at the event
- https://www.phoenix.gov
Phoenix – 4th of July Parade and Celebration
Pleasant Harbor’s Celebrate America ’25
- July 3, 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
- Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant
- 8708 W. Harbor Blvd.
- Peoria, AZ 85383
- Free admission
- Parking: $35 per vehicle
- Parking with watercraft: $40
- https://pleasantharbor.com
Queen Creek – Hometown 4th
- July 4
- Gates open at 2 p.m.
- Schnepf Farms
- 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd.
- Queen Creek, AZ 85142
- Admission: $21 per person, free for kids 2 and under
- https://schnepffarms.com
Scottsdale – 4th of July Celebration
- July 4, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- WestWorld of Scottsdale
- 16601 N. Pima Rd.
- Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- This is a cashless event
- https://scottsdale4th.com
Surprise – Independence Day Celebration
Tempe – 4th of July Celebration
Tolleson – 4th of July Celebration
- July 3, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fireworks at 9 p.m. (weather permitting)
- Veterans Park
- 8601 W. Van Buren St.
- Tolleson, AZ
- Free admission and parking
- https://tolleson.az.gov/fireworks
Coconino County
Flagstaff – Celebrating America’s FreedomÂ
Flagstaff – A Flag Fourth 2026
Grand Canyon/Tusayan – 4th of July Event
- July 4, 4 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Parade starts at 4 p.m.
- Drone light show at dusk
- Located 1 mile from Grand Canyon South Rim entrance
- Free admission
- https://tusayan-az.gov
Sedona – 4th of July Celebration – Summer Splash!
Williams – Celebrate America 250
Apache County
Greer – Sunrise Park Resort Fireworks
St. Johns – 4th of July
Wellton – 4th of July Celebration
Gila County
Eagar – 4th of July Celebration
Payson – 4th of July Celebration
Mohave County
Kingman – July 4th Fireworks Show
Lake Havasu City -Fire on the Water 4th of July Festival
- July 4, 9 p.m.
- Fireworks are wind & weather permitting
- Rotary Park Baseball Diamond
- 1400 S. Smoketree Ave.
- Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
- Free admission
- https://www.golakehavasu.com
Navajo County
Pinetop – July 4th Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Show Low – Freedom Fest
Taylor – Independence Day & Rodeo
Pima County
Marana’s Star-Spangled Spectacular
- July 4, 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Crossroads at Silverbell District Park
- 7548 N. Silverbell Rd.
- Tucson, AZ 85743
- https://www.maranaaz.gov
Oro Valley – July 4th Celebration
- July 4, 6 p.m. – 9:20 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- James D. Kriegh Park
- 23 W. Calle Concordia
- Oro Valley, AZ 85704
- https://www.orovalleyaz.gov
Sahuarita’s Stars & Stripes
Tucson – “A” Mountain Fireworks Celebration
- July 4, 9:15 p.m.
- Sentinel Peak Park
- 1001 Sentinel Peak Rd. South
- Tucson, AZ 85745
Tucson – Diamonds in the Sky Celebration
- July 4, 5:30pm – 9:30pm
- Baseball game starts at 6:30 p.m.
- Fireworks start after the game ends
- Kino Sports Complex
- 2500 E. Ajo Way
- Tucson, AZ 85713
- Free entry with one non-perishable food item per person or $1 donation per person.
- https://www.visittucson.org
Pinal County
Casa Grande 4th of July Celebration
- July 4, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Paul Mason Sports Complex
- 2525 N. Pinal Ave.
- Casa Grande, AZ 85122
- Free admission
- https://casagrandeaz.gov
Florence – 4th of July Freedom Fest
Maricopa – Great American 4th
Santa Cruz County
Nogales – 4th of July Celebration
Patagonia – 4th of July Celebration
Rio Rico – Freedom Fest
Tubac – 4th of July Celebration
Yavapai County
Clarkdale – Old Fashioned 4th of July
Cottonwood – Fantastic Family 4th of July
- July 4, 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Cottonwood Kids Park
- 350 S. 12th St.
- Cottonwood, AZ
- Parking: $1 per vehicle
Jerome – Founder’s Fourth of July Parade
Prescott’s 4th – Freedom, Fun and Fireworks
- July 4
- Gates open at 2 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Watson Lake
- 3101 Watson Lake Rd.
- Prescott, AZ 86301
- Free parking and admission
- https://prescott-az.gov
Prescott Valley – Red, White, and Boom
Wickenburg – 4th of July Spectacular
Yuma County
Yuma – Independence Day Celebration
- July 4
- Gates open at 6 p.m.
- Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Desert Sun Stadium
- 1280 W. Desert Sun Dr.
- Yuma, AZ 85365
- Free admission
- https://www.yumaaz.gov
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