Where to see Fourth of July fireworks in Arizona

By Morgan Kubasko
Published: Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 6:05am
Updated: Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 12:24pm

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Fireworks in Tempe.

Looking to get out to celebrate Independence Day this year? From Chandler to Yuma, there are lots of options.

Here's a guide to Fourth of July events in the Phoenix area and statewide.

 

Apache Junction
HomeTown 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 6-9 p.m.
2525 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction 85120
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and fireworks at 8:30 p.m.

Arizona City
4th of July Celebration
July 3, 5 p.m.
13939 Cleator Rd #4438, Arizona City, AZ 85123
Fireworks begin at dark.

Buckeye 
Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
3000 S. Palo Verde Road
Tailgate-style event with fireworks show begins at approximately 9 p.m. Festivities include food trucks, music and vendors.

Casa Grande
4th of July Celebration
July 4, 7-10 p.m.
2525 N. Pinal Ave, Casa Grande 85122
Fireworks start at 9 p.m.

Coolidge
4th of July Celebration
July 4, 6 p.m.
671 E Coolidge Ave, Coolidge, AZ 85128
Fireworks start at 9 p.m.

Chandler
Chandler's All-American Bash 
July 4, 7-9:30 p.m.
178 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Pyrotechnic show during the concert beginning around 8:20 p.m. This event features live music, games and vendors.

Eloy
4th of July Bash
July 4, 6-8 p.m.
628 N. Main St., Eloy 85131
Games, water slides and vendors. Fireworks being at sundown.

Flagstaff
4th of July Laser Light Show 
July 4, 5 - 10 p.m.
2446 Ft Tuthill County Park
A fire-safe alternative, this new laser light show is synced to music and can be seen from 500 feet away. A blanket or lawn chair is recommended. Event will have food trucks and live music.

Florence
4th of July Freedom Fest
July 4, 1-9 p.m.
174 W. 1st St. Florence, AZ 85132

Gilbert 
4th of July Celebration
July 4, 4-9:30 p.m.
3005 E. Queen Creek Road
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Festivities include live performances, vendors and drones.

Goodyear 
Star-Spangled 4th
July 4, 6-10 p.m.
1933 S. Ballpark Way
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. This event features live music, food trucks, bounce houses and free parking.

Maricopa
Great American 4th Fireworks Show
July 4, 7-9:30 p.m.
44345 W. Bowlin Road, Maricopa 85138

Mesa 
Arizona Celebration of Freedom 
July 4, 6-10 p.m.
263 N. Center St.
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. This year's festivities include live performances, a classic car show, a Revolutionary War reenactment and patriotic military showcase.

Peoria 
All-American Festival
July 4, 6-10 p.m.
16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Fireworks begin at 9:10 p.m. The festival features live music, inflatable water slides, a cornhole tournament and a calming sensory room for anyone with sensory processing needs.

Phoenix 
Fabulous Phoenix 4th
July 4, 5-10 p.m.
Steele Indian School Park (located at 3rd St. and Indian School Rd.)
This annual fireworks show is back and features one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. The event will have food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts, rides and more.

Prescott
Independence Day Fireworks
July 4, 3-9:30 p.m.
Watson Lake
Fireworks begin around 9 p.m. The event features waterslides for kids, a VIP section and multiple food vendors.

Prescott Valley
Red, White and Boom!
July 4, 3-9 p.m.
7501 Skoog Blvd.
The event features fireworks, live music, food and activities like face painting, carnival rides and bounce houses

San Tan Valley and Queen Creek
Hometown 4th at Schnepf Farms
July 4, 4-9:30 p.m.
24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek 85142

Scottsdale 
10th Annual 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld of Scottsdale
July 4, 5-9 p.m.
16601 N. Pima Road
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Scottsdale says this will be the largest display of fireworks in city history. The event will also offer bull riding, Disney shows and live performances.

Superior
4th of July Celebration
July 1, 12-7 p.m.
234 Golf Course Road, Superior 85173
Fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.

Surprise 
Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 6-9 p.m.
15850 N. Bullard Ave.
Fireworks begin at approximately 8:45 p.m. This event offers entertainment and food trucks.

Tempe
Red, White and Floom! 
July 4, 5-10 p.m.
2200 W. Alameda Dr.
Festivities include live music, kids' activities and more.

Tucson
City of Tucson 26th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
July 4, 9:15 - 11 p.m.
260 S. Church Ave. (access from Cushing Street and Granada Avenue)
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. The show will be launched from "A" Mountain/Sentinel Peak Park with viewing from Tucson Convention Center Parking Lot B.

Yuma 
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
July 4, 6-10 p.m.
1280 W. Desert Hills Drive
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. The event includes live music, a kid-friendly zone and vendors.

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