Where to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Around the Valley
Thursday, July 2
Light Up The Sky | 6:30–9:30 p.m.
American Family Fields of Phoenix
3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix
602-262-5030, www.phoenix.gov
Free
Get in the spirit early with community activities, live entertainment, festive food vendors and a patriotic fireworks display.
Friday, July 3
Anthem’s Annual Independence Day Celebration | 6–9:30 p.m.
Anthem Community Park
455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
623-742-6050, www.anthemcouncil.com
Free admission & parking; Unlimited ride wristbands / $20(Advance); $25(On Site)
Inflatable water rides, food vendors, a rotary beer garden, obstacles courses, a live DJ, dancing, roving entertainers, glitter and henna tattoos and a fireworks finale to celebrate the Fourth. View the full list of vendors, park closures, traffic control plan and rules/regulations online.
Friday, July 3
Celebrate America ’26 | 5–10:30 p.m.
Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant
8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria
623-203-5173, pleasantharbor.com
Free admission; $30–$40/Parking
Inflatable waterslides on the lake, bounce houses for the kids, live music by “The Voice” contestant Aaron Nichols for the family and food trucks and fireworks for all. Camping spots available by reservation only.
Friday, July 3
Firework Fest | 6–9 p.m.
Westgate Entertainment District
6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale
623-266-6693, westgateaz.com
Free
Friday, July 3
Live music, festive bites, free face painting, balloon twisting, train rides, bounce houses, interactive exhibits, a water play zone, local vendor market and a dazzling fireworks display.
Saturday, July 4
2026 Fabulous Phoenix 4th | 6–10 p.m.
Steele Indian School Park
300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
602-262-5030, phoenix.gov
Free
One of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest organized by the City of Phoenix, plus live entertainment, a PAC Land kids zone, a teen zone, veterans village, ice cream eating contests, classic car shows, community resources and more. See the event map and useful transportation information online.
Saturday, July 4
Fourth at the Fountain | 7:30–9 p.m.
Fountain Park
12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills
480-816-5100, experiencefountainhills.org
Free
Watch as fireworks explode over the picturesque lake, eat from food trucks and enjoy live music by Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers.
Saturday, July 4
Peoria’s All–American Festival | 5–9 p.m.
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria
623-773-7250, peoriaaz.gov
Free
Celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence with live concerts by The In Color Band, Mikey & Julie’s Dueling Pianos and Cowboy Mouth. Plus, family attractions, yard games, patriotic photo opportunities, shopping with local vendors, festival food favorites, happy hour beers and a fireworks show. Event map available online.
Saturday, July 4
Tempe 4th | 4–11 p.m.
Tempe Town Lake
80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
480-350-4311, tempefourth.com
$7.52/Kids; $12.98/General admission; $29.39/VIP lawn; $111.39/VIP pavilion
Refreshing water slides, festive food trucks, high–energy live music, a lively beer garden, a grand fireworks show and lots of patriotic pride.
