Let’s get ready to celebrate the Red, White, and Blue in Greater Phoenix! Classic 4th of July celebrations with fireworks, food, and more are back across the valley for 2021! Check out our list of fun things to do for the Fourth of July in the Valley:
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS AT ARIZONA GRAND RESORT
Enjoy a brilliant 15-minute fireworks show from Reserved Fire Pits, Reserved Patio Seating, the Oasis Water Park, or from the patio of your guaranteed view suite, available exclusively to resort guests. The Fireworks show will be accompanied by a DJ and Willie’s Taco Truck will be offering delicious eats. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa – 8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix
FABULOUS PHOENIX FOURTH
This annual fireworks show put on by the City of Phoenix will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. This is a free and non-alcoholic family event. Hang out at the park with friends and family and enjoy the show. Steele Indian School Park – 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT WESTWORLD
This Scottsdale patriotic celebration features food, fun, and live entertainment and delivers a fireworks show twice the size as 2020, in fact now one of Arizona’s largest fireworks displays. There are three ways to celebrate: VIP Backyard Barbecue ($41 adults, $21 children; Premier Polo Field Parking ($41 per carload); and General Admission Parking ($26 per carload). VIP Backyard Barbecue ticketholders will enjoy free parking, access to the air-conditioned North Hall featuring tables, a buffet-style barbecue, live music by Some Like it Yacht, Brock Pro Patriots Quartet, and Grant Brothers Country Music Duo. For the youngsters, fun activities such as a “snow day in July” with a giant snow slide, face painters, balloon artists, and more are in store. Those with Premier Polo Field Parking tickets can BYOP (bring your own party), watching fireworks in a larger area surrounding their vehicle with room for tailgating. Those with General Admission Parking can also BYOP and view the fireworks from reserved lots north of the North Hall. WestWorld of Scottsdale – 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale
A STAR-SPANGLED 4TH JULY CELEBRATION
Join Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch for the weekend to celebrate our nation’s birthday, complete with the resort’s signature Red, White, and Boom Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday, July 4. During the day guests can splash into a 2.5-acre water playground with 10 pools, zip down a 30’ high-speed waterslide, or hit the sandy beach. The beachside Fun Zone features a putting green, ping-pong, giant chess, and giant Connect Four. There are poolside cabanas and daybeds for relaxing and H2Oasis, the poolside restaurant, to fuel and recharge. Continue the fun with a cornhole tournament, watermelon eating contest, slide races, themed crafts, and more. And then after dark, enjoy the beauty and tradition of the annual fireworks display. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch – 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale
RED WHITE & BOOM AT THE WIGWAM
The Wigwam in partnership with the City of Litchfield Park invites you to gather the whole family, grab some lawn chairs, blankets or beach towels to sit on, and join us on the Blue Golf Course for our annual Red, White & Boom event. Get ready for a Fourth of July celebration to remember, complete with the DJ spinning great tunes, delicious American fare, and of course, a spectacular fireworks show. The Wigwam – 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park
FIREWORKS FOR THE 4TH AT WESTGATE
Enjoy free face painting, balloon twisting, an iconic chalk walk, patriotic photo ops, live music, and a dazzling fireworks display at 9pm. Additionally, multiple Westgate eateries and experiential venues will offer special deals and festive drinks and dishes to round out the evening. Westgate Entertainment District – 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale
4TH OF JULY AT ROYAL PALMS
The Royal Palms has lawn game tournaments, live music, happy hour, and cocktail tastings all weekend in honor of the July 4th weekend — including an Eagles cover band. Royal Palms Resort and Spa – 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
4TH OF JULY POOL PARTY
Head over to Alibi at Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown all weekend long to celebrate Independence Day, with a live DJ as well as food and drink specials. Cabanas and day passes required. Alibi at Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown – 108 E. University Dr., Tempe
CREEKWEST SUMMER FEST
Cave Creek’s monthly summer event continues with its return of CreekWest Summer Fest. From 3pm-8pm guests are invited to explore the western town for family-friendly activities. At Big Earl’s, attendees can enjoy shaved ice, a bounce house, drive-in movies and a full bar with drink specials. At Local Johnny’s, children can enjoy a water slide bounce house, live music from 6pm-9pm, two full bars, drink specials, free samples, and more. For Frozen and Marvel lovers, Bryan’s Barbeque will host a character lunch from 3pm-6pm and live music from 6pm-9pm. Guests can enjoy Pinball games at The Eddy in addition to a Food Truck Roundup including Hibachibot. 6033 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
CELEBRATE AMERICAN 2012-LAKE PLEASANT FIREWORKS SHOW
Located on the southeastern shores of Lake Pleasant, conveniently adjacent to the Phoenix Metro area, Pleasant Harbor hosts this annual fireworks show, as well as food trucks, free kids activities, including water slides, bounce houses, and live music. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with fireworks at 9:00PM and activities running through 10:30PM. Pleasant Harbor Marina (Southeastern Shore of Lake Pleasant) – 8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria
