Can you believe that the year is 1/2 way over? It’s time to think about what you’re doing to do for the 4th of July. Big plans? Family BBQ? Pool Party? Check out some of the 4th of July ideas we think look fun on Pinterest and if you’re looking for places to watch fireworks in Phoenix this fourth of July we’ve got your hook up! Look no further — here is a list, compiled from several sources, of Independence Day fireworks shows in and around Phoenix.
**NOTE – Check with the venue for details. Things change, events get canceled, I may make a mistake {gasp}.
With that out of the way, here’s a list for 2015 of places to watch fireworks in Phoenix (and elsewhere) on July 4ish. 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
July 3, 2015
Pecos Park (new location)
17010 S. 48th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm (fireworks at 9)
Admission is FREE! Check out the 4th of July fireworks in Ahwatukee on the 3rd and then go see another 4th of July celebration on the 4th for a BIG star spangled weekend!
Anthem
July 2, 2015
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
ACC Community Park (41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway)
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 & game booths)
Buckeye
Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
Youngker High School 3000 S. Apache Rd.
Free
Casa Grande
Paul Mason Sportsplex, 2525 N. Pinal Ave. starting at 7 p.m.
Free
Cave Creek
3rd of July Fireworks!
Friday, July 3, 2015
Harolds Corral 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Free
Chandler
Chandler’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
“Come to Chandler for your good old fashion family friendly fireworks show. Pack your bags, bring your blankets and chair, and don’t forget the sunscreen.”
Tumbleweed Park
Starts at 7 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9 p.m.
Free ($5 parking)
Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass: 5700 West North Loop Road. Chandler, AZ 85226
Time 5:00pm (Doors open at 4:00pm)
Ticket Price: $19.75 – $30.00
Florence
Heritage Park,The action shifts to Heritage Park at 3:00 p.m. and includes Horseshoe, Corn Hole and Mud Volleyball Tournaments, bingo, and inflatables for the kids. Fireworks at 8:30pm.
Free
Fountain Hills
Fountain Park, naturally!
5 – 10pm
Admission is $5 per person, 20 and under are free.
Gilbert
Central Christian Church’s Gilbert Campus
6 – 9m
Free. Food donations requested.
Glendale
Fountain Park and WaterDance Plaza at Westgate Entertainment District, 5-9:30, Free
Goodyear
Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way.
6 – 10pm.
Free
Maricopa
Great American 4th
Copper Sky Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Blvd
6 – 10pm
See event link for pricing info
Maryvale
July 2, 2015
Maryvale Baseball Park
6:30 – 9:30, Free
Mesa
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
Mesa Amphitheatre/Mesa Convention Center Complex, 263 N. Center Street
6-10:30, Free
Peoria
Peoria Sports Complex, Mariners Practice Field and Peoria Stadium, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Admission is $10 (13 and up)
Phoenix
Phoenix has a HUGE July 4th fireworks show and a really big celebration!
The “Fabulous Phoenix 4th will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. The free and non-alcoholic family event annually attracts 100,000-plus participants. Included in this year’s event will be two stages featuring local entertainers, a variety of vendors offering festival-style food and beverage, arts and crafts, interactive exhibits and a classic car display. Youth activites, rides and inflatables, and a water spray zone will be part of Kids World.”
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 $45.00 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 $14.99 plus tax and Season Pass holders are $12.99 plus tax.
Queen Creek
Schnepf Farms, 24810 East Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek.
$15 per carload to park. $12 charge for wristbands that entitle children unlimited of rides/activities.
5-11pm
Scottsdale
July 3
Independence Day Music Festival
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
See site for ticket pricing.
Surprise
Surprise’s Annual July 4th Celebration
Surprise Recreation Campus: 15850 N. Bullard Avenue
4:30 – 8:45pm
Free with canned food donation
Tempe
CBS 5 Tempe Town Lake Festival Produced by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe
Tempe Town Lake:
Tempe has an amazing July 4th fireworks display to celebrate the Independence Day with “the best fireworks display in the Valley shot from the Mill Avenue bridge.”
Children 12 and under are free. Entry is free for anyone showing a current military ID. Tickets will be on sale through July 4, 2015 at all Fry’s stores for $6 each or select Tempe area locations for $5. Tickets will be $8 at the gate or $15 for two (until sold out). This is a huge event and traffic and parking can be tough The city of Tempe recommends that you ride the light rail to the fireworks show.
Tolleson
City of Tolleson Fourth of July Celebration
Tolleson Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren Street (hotdog & pie eating competition – check site for details & registration)
4 – 9:30pm
Free
Wickenburg
July 4th Spectacular at Sunset Park
Sunset Park on West Wickenburg Way
6:30-9:30
Free
There will be LOTS of July 4th fireworks shows to choose from in Phoenix! Be careful out there, please, please, please don’t drink and drive. Enjoy your Independence Day festivities in the Phoenix area, and Happy Birthday U.S. of A!!
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