Red, White, and Blue a 4th of July Tradition
I am sure that all of our 4th of July celebrations have one common factor, fireworks. As long as I can remember I have attended firework shows on the 4th of July. From Steele Park in downtown Phoenix, to Tempe Town Lake, I have always attended one of the patriotic displays in Arizona. But this had me wondering why we celebrate the 4th of July with Fireworks? Are fireworks a patriotic display? The truth is fireworks have been around for centuries, the earliest documented firework display dates back to the 7th century in China.
So as Americans what’s the big draw on the 4th of July to fireworks? Well, John Adams told us to use them. Before the Declaration of Independence was ever signed, he knew that fireworks would be part of the celebrations. The first 4th of July firework display was July 4, 1777, but before this fireworks and black ash were used to celebrate important events in the American Revolutionary War (Wikipedia). The tradition has been kept ever since with parks, town squares, and fairgrounds all lighting up the sky with fantastic displays. I have kept the tradition alive and now my children love to see the bight fireworks and elegant displays. Below is a list of the 4th of July Celebrations in Arizona. Enjoy your holiday!
Firework Displays in the Greater Phoenix Area
JULY 3
Fireworks Display Fort McDowell (FORT MCDOWELL) Come out to the Fort on Wednesday, July 3rd for a FREE Dance Party and enjoy a Free Fireworks display in the evening. Fort McDowell Casino, 1-800-THE-FORT.
http://www.fortmcdowellcasino.com/entertainment.php
JULY 3
Celebrate Independence Day Cave Creek-style! The Town’s spectacular “3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza” takes place at sunset on Thursday and is being hosted by Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., The Buffalo Chip Saloon, 6811 E Cave Creek Rd., and Cave Creek Tap Haus, 6900 E Cave Creek Rd.
http://carefreecavecreek.org/events/3rd-of-july-fireworks-extravaganza-spectacular/
JULY 3
Light up the Sky (PHOENIX) Feature bouncers for the kids, community organization tables, games and activities on the field, fireworks and much more. Maryvale Baseball Park, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 602-534 3755.
http://arizonakey.com/events/phoenix/4th-july-fireworks-phoenix-arizona-4th-july-celebrations
JULY 3
Independence Day Music Festival (SCOTTSDALE) Featuring Phillip Phillips and the largest fireworks show in the Valley! Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, gates open 5pm, tickets 800-745-3000.
http://saltriverfields.com/Events.aspx
JULY 3
Held every July 3 in the ACC Community Park, thousands of people Valley-wide come together to celebrate the annual Anthem Independence Day Celebration. Along with the traditional fireworks display, fun rides, activities and festival food, families bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit back to enjoy the spectacular event.
http://www.onlineatanthem.com/independence-day
JULY 4
2014 Fabulous Phoenix 4th. This free, family event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park in central Phoenix and features two stages of live local entertainment, inflatable rides and activities for purchase in our Kids Zone, a Classic Car exhibit, a “Splash Zone” area where participants can cool off, and a spectacular Patriotic Program. The fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m. Visitors also can purchase food from more than 50 food and beverage vendors, and enjoy free community information booths and displays.
http://phoenix.gov/parks/fabphx4.html
JULY 4
Live music stages, grab and go dinner deals, beer garden, All-American classic car show and more – all before a spectacular fireworks show at 9pm! Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and relax in Fountain Park and WaterDance Plaza for the 4th with live music, fun activities and great eats starting at 5pm!
JULY 4
Celebrate America and our heritage at this spectacular fireworks show on Independence Night at Tumbleweed Park and presented by the Chandler Lions Club and the City of Chandler.
https://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=162
JULY 4
Kiwanis Club of Tempe 63rd Annual Fireworks Spectacular will present the best fireworks show in the Valley shot from Mill Avenue Bridge. The spectacular family night Fireworks Show will be choreographed to patriotic and classical music.
http://www.tempe4th.com/index.asp
JULY 4
On Friday, July 4, bring the whole family out and enjoy our annual Great American Celebration. The event will feature live DJ entertainment and interactive activities for all ages to enjoy. The DJ will lead conga lines and cha cha slides to keep the dance party going until the 20-minute fireworks show begins at 8:30 p.m.
http://wigwamarizona.com/blog/1444-annual-fourth-of-july-event-is-just-around-the-corner.html
JULY 4
4th of July All American Festival (PEORIA) Enjoy great entertainment on multiple stages, Kids Zone, Water Zones, concessions & beer, plus plenty of family friendly activities. The spectacular fireworks display starts at 9:15 pm.
https://peoriasportscomplex.com/sportscontent.aspx?id=38680
JULY 4
Come celebrate the 4th of July with Surprise! Community and Recreation Services will be hosting a Rookie League Baseball game and will end the night with a fireworks display.
http://www.surpriseaz.gov/index.aspx?NID=491
JULY 4
Join us for great food, games and a traditional old fashioned Fourth of July celebration of Paul Mason Sportsplex. The events kick off at 6:30 PM with relay races, bouncers and games for the whole family, and food and beverages available for purchase. Fireworks show begins at 9:00 PM. Free event.
http://www.casagrandechamber.org/ww2g/events.php
JULY 4
Live music, more than a dozen interactive children games, a BMX/skateboard stunt show, an ice cream village and other fun activities will fill the air-conditioned North Hall of WestWorld’s Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center.
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/News/06-06-2014-news-WestWorldfireworks
JULY 4
Star Spangled 4th (GOODYEAR) Fun activities for kids, live music, food, plus a spectacular Fireworks Display! Goodyear Ballpark, 6 – 10pm
http://goodyearbp.com/index.aspx?NID=136
SEDONA, PRESCOTT, PAYSON, CAMP VERDE – 4th of JULY CELEBRATIONS GUIDE
JULY 4
FREE Family Picnic & Fireworks (CAMP VERDE) Enjoy hotdogs, chips and soda while supplies last plus face painters, carnival games and balloon artists. Live music with Powerdrive starts at 7pm and then fireworks around 9:15pm. Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, 4-9pm, fireworks 9:15pm, 800-381-SLOT.
JULY 4
LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW AND ALL DAY FAMILY FUN! FREE ADMISSION & FREE SHUTTLE PARKING. Festivities start at 12 noon and goes until 10:00Pm.
http://www.cityofprescott.net/events/index.php?year=2014&month=7&id=8569
JULY 4
Spend your 4th of July having a picnic on the cool grass, surrounded by the spectacular red rocks and listening to an upbeat live concert.
http://www.sedonaaz.gov/Sedonacms/index.aspx?recordid=5077&page=359
JULY 4
Arizona and nestled among the cool pines of the majestic Mogollon Rim – Payson, Arizona comes alive in patriotic colors during its 4th of July Celebration. Whether you are a local Payson resident or a visitor, you will be treated to a show well worth the trip.
http://paysonrimcountry.com/Activities/Event-Calendar/ID/34/4th-of-July-Home-Town-Celebration
TUCSON, TUBAC, SIERRA VISTA, BENSON, TOMBSTONE – 4th of JULY CELEBRATIONS GUIDE
JULY 4
The town of Oro Valley hosts family-friendly activities, live entertainment food trucks and fireworks at James D. Kriegh Park. Enjoy fireworks from the Hilton El Conquistador starting at 9:00PM (weather permitting).
JULY 4
On Friday, July 4 come and enjoy a spectacular family event including huge Desert Sky Fireworks at 8:45pm. This year’s festivities are bigger and better than ever! Family festivities start at 4pm with a Kid’s Zone, two of Southern Arizona’s longest inflatable 68′ obstacle course, face painting, kid’s games, lots of food booths, food trucks and entertainment.
http://tubacgolfresort.com/media/events/july-4th-celebration/
JULY 4
4 Traditional 4th of July in Bisbee, Coaster Race @ 8AM, Parade in Warren @ 11AM, Hard Rock Drilling and Mucking Contest in Brewery Gulch @ 2PM and fireworks after dusk
WILLIAMS, FLAGSTAFF, GRAND CANYON – 4th of JULY CELEBRATIONS GUIDE
JULY 4
The Grand Canyon Chamber & Visitors Bureau are once again celebrating the 4th of July in style at the Grand Canyon. Expect good food, music and lots of events for the kids.
http://explorethecanyon.com/grand-canyon-july-4th-celebrations/
JULY 4
Celebrate the entire first week of July with a host of quintessential Independence Day events in Flagstaff. Kick-off the week with the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo and Pride in the Pines Festival.
http://www.flagstaffarizona.org/fourth/
JULY 4
From about noon to 6:30 p.m., attendees can enjoy live entertainment, including the Dancing Divas, Southwest Skye Pipes and Drums, Williams Folklorico Dancers, Debbie Campbell, Greg Mendonca, Sherrell Kennelly, Kerry-Lynn Moede, Dennis Nelson and John Carpino.
http://experiencewilliams.com/uncategorized/hometown-4th-of-july-festivities/
We at the Arizona Association of REALTORS® hope you enjoy your 4th of July weekend.