18 June 29th–July 5th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | music | cafe | film | culTuRe | NighT+Day | feaTuRe | NeWs | OPiNiON | feeDBacK | cONTeNTs | Peoria’s All-American Festival Tuesday, July 4 Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria Fireworks won’t be the only attraction at this outdoor party. Inflatable waterslides, food and drink vendors, a cornhole tour- nament and live music will also be offered. Azz Izz will perform at 6:30 p.m., followed by rockers Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at 8:15 p.m. and a fireworks spectacular at 9:10 p.m. A sensory room will also be available for individuals with sensory processing needs. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission is free. A meet- and-greet with Clyne is available for 21-and-over and includes two alcoholic drinks and a private performance by a member of his band. Call 623-773-7133. Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration Tuesday, July 4 WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale The largest fireworks show in Scottsdale takes place at 9 p.m. and can be viewed from your car. If you’d like to do more than just gawk at the sky, the celebration will include a bull-riding rodeo for adults, knight training for kids, a slider-eating contest for prizes, circus performances, various games, appearances by costumed characters and a parade of heroes. Food vendors will be on-hand and an indoor barbecue feast is available for $45 for adults and $25 for kids. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission is $20 for the fire- works and food vendors only or $40 for the fireworks, vendors, and attractions. Other ticket options include $20 for entry into WestWorld’s North Hall and Rodeo Arena. See scottsdale4th.com for full details. Splash and Sparklers Tuesday, July 4 W Scottsdale, 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale The W’s pool will host a 21-and-over night swim from 6 p.m. until midnight with hot tunes from DJs and cool cocktails served by the staff. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. Tickets for the public are available via cottontaillounge.com for $25 and up. Overnight room rates start at $199. Address code will be enforced. Call 480-970-2100. Surprise’s Independence Day Celebration Tuesday, July 4 Surprise Community Park, 15960 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise A fireworks show is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. (weather permitting) and there will be food trucks and live entertainment throughout the evenings. The free event is from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 623-222-2000. Tempe Fourth of July Celebration Tuesday, July 4 Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive, Tempe Tempe has moved its annual Independence Day event to Tempe Diablo Stadium this year and will offer games, a family fun zone, live music from NineBall and Presley Tennant and food vendors. Get there by 9:15 p.m. for the fireworks. Tickets can only be purchased online and are $10 for general admission and $100 for VIP. Kids under 10 are free with paid adult admission. Visit tempe4th.com. Tolleson 4th of July Celebration Tuesday, July 4 Tolleson Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St. Expect vendors, waterslides, live music from local bands, food trucks, compli- mentary watermelon and a fireworks show at this free event on Independence Day. Hours are from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Call 623-936-2762. Westgate Fireworks Fest Tuesday, July 4 Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale A massive fireworks show at 9 p.m. will cap off Westgate’s free event, which will also feature balloon artists, face-painting stations, vintage firetrucks on display, a splash zone for kids, and live music from the Fighter Country Talent Squad and Hillbilly Deluxe. Westgate’s bars and restaurants will offer food and drink specials. The party starts at 5 p.m. Parking is free. WestWorld of Scottsdale’s annual Fourth of July event will feature food vendors, entertainment and plenty of fireworks. Scottsdale 4th of July Dazzling Displays from p 16
