Phoenix Fireworks 2012: July 4th Fireworks shows in Phoenix Area

Looking for places to watch fireworks in Phoenix this fourth of July? Look no further — here is a list, compiled from several sources, of Independence Day fireworks shows in and around Phoenix.

Ever since the really irate lady called me a few years ago, and blamed me for ruining her kids Independence Day celebration (when Goodyear, or Buckeye, or some Phoenix suburb cancelled their show) I include this disclaimer in these posts:

I don’t make the fireworks show decisions. I don’t verify the bajillon venues and times. Things get cancelled. There are inaccuracies {gasp!} on the internet. Check with the venue for details.

With that out of the way, here’s a list of places to watch fireworks in Phoenix (and elsewhere) on July 4. Enjoy!

Of note:

• If no date is given, the event is scheduled for July 4th.
• “Free” does not always mean free. “Free” usually means admission to the fireworks show is free. Sometimes parking is free, sometimes not. Food and drinks are rarely, if ever free.
• Check the venue link for details, including what you are allowed to bring.

Ahwatukee

Red, White & Boom!

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Ahwatukee Country Club
12432 S. 48th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Time: 3 pm ”“ 11 pm
Admission is FREE!

Anthem

Independence Day Celebration

July 3, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Anthem Community Park
Free

Apache Junction

Hometown 4th of July Celebration

Apache Junction HS Football Stadium, 2525 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction
–FREE Event from 6-9pm (fee to purchase food and beverages)

Avondale

No event scheduled in 2012

Buckeye

Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration

Youngker High School 3000 S. Apache Rd.
Free

Casa Grande

Big Fourth of July Bash

Paul Mason Sportsplex, 2525 N Rodeo Rd. starting at 7 p.m.
Free

Cave Creek

Cave Creek’s 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Harolds Corral 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Free

Chandler

Chandler’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Tumbleweed Park
Starts at 4 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m.
Free

Star Spangled Shoot Out at Rawhide

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass: 5700 West North Loop Road. Chandler, AZ 85226
5 – 10PM
$10 per person (ages 6 & up)

Florence

4th of July Rock ”˜n’ Roll Freedom Fest

Heritage Park. Fireworks at 8:30pm.
Free

Fountain Hills

Fourth at the Fountain

Fountain Park, naturally!
5 – 10pm
Admission is $5 per person, children 12 and under are free.
For more information call 480-836-4100

Gilbert

Fire in the Sky

Central Christian Church’s Gilbert Campus
6 – 9m

Free. Food donations requested.

Glendale

No event scheduled.

Goodyear

Goodyear’s Star Spangled 4th

Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way.
6 – 12pm.
Free

Maricopa

Great American Barbecue
Pacana Park located on Porter Road, approximately ¼ mile south of Honeycutt Road.

5:30 – 10pm
Free

Maryvale

July 3, 2012

Light Up the Sky

Maryvale Baseball Park
Free
For more information call the City of Phoenix at 602 262-6575

Mesa

Oddly, Mesa held it’s July Fourth fireworks event On June 29 and 30. If you are reading this, you missed it.

Peoria

July 3, 2012

Lake Pleasant Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show

Pleasant Harbor Marina: is 8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria AZ 85383.
5 – 10pm
Free

All American Festival

Peoria Sports Complex, Mariners Practice Field and Peoria Stadium, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Admission is $5 (13 and up)

Phoenix

Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix 4th

Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd
6 – 10pm
Free

4th of Zoo-ly at the Phoenix Zoo
7-10pm
Adults, ages 13 and up are $40.00 and children, ages 3-12 are $35.00

4th of July Fireworks and BBQ at Wet-n-Wild
The firework shows is free with park admission and begins at 9:30p.m. BBQ meal tickets are just $9.99 plus tax for all Gold Season Pass and Season Pass holders; $9.99 plus tax for ages 3-11; and $11.99 ages 12+.

Queen Creek

Family 4th on the Farm

Schnepf Farms, 24810 East Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek.
$15 per carload to park. $5 charge for wristbands that entitle children unlimited use of both water slides and bouncers.
Gates open at 4pm

Scottsdale

July 3

Independence Day Music Festival

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
Tickets start at $26. There is a $10 charge for parking.

Surprise

Surprise’s Annual July 4th Celebration

Surprise Recreation Campus: 15850 N. Bullard Avenue
4:30 – 8:45pm
Free

Tempe

CBS 5 Tempe Town Lake Festival Produced by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe

Tempe Town Lake
Children 12 and under are free. Entry is free for anyone showing a current military ID. Tickets will be on sale through July 4, 2012 at all Fry’s stores for $6 each. Tickets will be $8 at the gate or $15 for two (until sold out)

Tolleson

City of Tolleson Fourth of July Celebration

Tolleson Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren Street.
4 – 9:30pm
Free

Wickenburg

Wickenburg Fireworks & Family Fun Celebration

Sunset Park on West Wickenburg Way
JULY 3 – 6:30-9:30
Free

There you have it folks. LOTS of July Fourth fireworks shows to choose from in Phoenix! Be careful out there, please don’t drink and drive. Enjoy your Independence Day festivities in the Phoenix area, and Happy Birthday U.S. of A!!

Photo Credit: A Million to One on Flickr. Under Creative Commons License.