There's no better place to celebrate Independence Day than the Valley of the Sun. From spectacular fireworks and drone shows to rodeos, live music, family activities, and hometown festivals, the Phoenix area offers something for everyone this Fourth of July.
Whether you're looking for an exciting evening in the city or a laid-back community celebration, here are some of the Valley's best events.
🎆 Scottsdale 4th at WestWorld
One of the Valley's signature Independence Day celebrations returns to WestWorld with Arizona's largest fireworks display, indoor family activities, a rodeo, games, eating contests, and plenty of patriotic fun. Tickets are required.
Learn more and purchase tickets:
Scottsdale 4th Official Website
🎇 Fabulous Phoenix 4th
Held at Steele Indian School Park, this free community celebration features live entertainment, food vendors, water slides, games, a classic car show, and one of Arizona's largest fireworks displays. Organizers recommend taking Valley Metro Light Rail due to limited parking.
Event details:
Fabulous Phoenix 4th Information
🇺🇸 Arizona Celebration of Freedom – Mesa
Downtown Mesa transforms into a patriotic festival complete with live music, superhero stunt shows, wrestling exhibitions, games, splash zones, laser light shows, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Event information:
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
🎉 Gilbert Fourth of July Celebration
Gilbert Regional Park hosts an evening of live music, food vendors, lawn games, and an impressive fireworks display that's become an East Valley tradition.
Event details:
Gilbert Fourth of July Celebration
🎵 Peoria's All-American Festival
Celebrate at the Peoria Sports Complex with interactive family activities, live entertainment, patriotic photo opportunities, lawn games, food vendors, and fireworks.
More information:
Peoria All-American Festival
🚀 Goodyear Star Spangled Fourth
Goodyear Ballpark hosts live music, food trucks, family activities, bounce houses, and one of the Valley's most impressive patriotic drone shows.
Learn more:
Goodyear Star Spangled Fourth
⛲ Fourth at the Fountain
Celebrate beneath one of Arizona's most recognizable landmarks. Fountain Hills' annual event combines live music, food vendors, and fireworks surrounding the famous fountain, creating one of the most scenic Independence Day celebrations in the Valley.
Event information:
Fourth at the Fountain Details
🎆 Tempe Fourth of July Celebration
Tempe's celebration features fireworks over Tempe Town Lake, food trucks, water slides, live entertainment, and family activities throughout the evening.
Event details:
Tempe Fourth Official Website
Before You Go
Many celebrations begin between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., with fireworks starting around 9:00 p.m. Plan to arrive early, bring plenty of water, lawn chairs or blankets, and check each event's website before heading out for parking information, prohibited items, and any schedule updates. (KJZZ)
Happy Fourth of July!
Whether you're spending the evening watching fireworks over Scottsdale, enjoying downtown Mesa's family festival, or gathering with friends at Steele Indian School Park, Independence Day is one of the Valley's favorite summer traditions.
Have a safe, memorable, and festive Fourth of July!
