T he Fourth of July is one of metro Phoenix’s biggest parties of the summer. Fireworks will light up the skies across the Valley over three nights with celebrations planned in more than a dozen cities. This year’s holiday has extra signifi- cance, as July 4 is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Fourth of July fireworks shows in Phoenix take place nightly from Thursday, July 2, through Saturday, July 4. Here’s every Fourth of July fireworks show happening around metro Phoenix in 2026. PHOENIX LIGHT UP THE SKY EVENT THURSDAY, JULY 2 AMERICAN FAMILY FIELDS OF PHOENIX, 3600 N. 51ST AVE. Phoenix’s first Fourth of July fireworks show of 2026 takes place at this free community event with live entertainment, games and food vendors. The fireworks are at 9:10 p.m. ANTHEM INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FRIDAY, JULY 3 ANTHEM COMMUNITY PARK, 41703 N. GAVILAN PEAK PARKWAY Anthem’s free Fourth of July celebration runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. with water slides, an obstacle course, food vendors, a beer garden, roving entertainers and live music. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., fire conditions permitting. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. CELEBRATE AMERICA ‘26 FRIDAY, JULY 3 PLEASANT HARBOR AT LAKE PLEASANT, 8708 W. HARBOR BLVD., PEORIA Lake Pleasant’s Fourth of July fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. after an evening of live music, food trucks, novelty vendors, water- slides, bounce houses and other activities. The event begins at 5 p.m. Admission is free, but parking costs $30 to $35. Lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. LITCHFIELD PARK’S SPARKLE IN THE SQUARE FRIDAY, JULY 3 LITCHFIELD SQUARE PARK, 279 N. LA LOMA AVE., LITCHFIELD PARK Litchfield Park celebrates the Fourth of July a day early with lawn games, pie- eating contests, food vendors and water- balloon battles. Admission is free and the fireworks start at 8:30 p.m. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. TOLLESON INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FRIDAY, JULY 3 TOLLESON VETERANS PARK, 8601 W. VAN BUREN ST., TOLLESON Tolleson’s fireworks start at 9 p.m., capping off a free Fourth of July cele- bration with water slides, food trucks, vendors and other family-friendly activ- ities at Veterans Park. The free event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. WE-KO-PA FIREWORKS CELEBRATION FRIDAY, JULY 3 WE-KO-PA CASINO RESORT, 10438 WEKOPA WAY, FORT MCDOWELL The resort celebrates the Fourth of July with its annual fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free. WESTGATE FIREWORKS FEST FRIDAY, JULY 3 WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT, 6770 N. SUNRISE BLVD., GLENDALE Westgate’s free Fourth of July party takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. with live music, a local vendor market, train rides, a splash zone and kid-friendly activities like face painting and bounce houses. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., with the best views along Sunrise Boulevard. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR FRIDAY, JULY 3 AND SATURDAY, JULY 4 CHASE FIELD, 401 E. JEFFERSON ST. It doesn’t get much more American than baseball and patriotic pyrotechnics. The D-backs light up downtown Phoenix’s skies with postgame fireworks over Chase Field after their games against the Milwaukee Brewers. First pitch is at 6:45 p.m. on July 3 and 6:40 p.m. on July 4. Tickets start at $43.35 via mlb.com/dbacks. APACHE JUNCTION’S 4TH OF JULY SATURDAY, JULY 4 SUPERSTITION SHADOWS PARK, 1091 W. SOUTHERN AVE., APACHE JUNCTION Apache Junction’s free festivities will happen from 6 to 10 p.m. in the area south of Superstition Shadows Park’s skate park. Expect game booths, food trucks, kids’ activities and live music, as well as a float contest for bicycles, tricycles and wagons. The fireworks commence at 8:30 p.m. ARIZONA CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM SATURDAY, JULY 4 MESA CONVENTION CENTER, 263 N. CENTER ST., MESA Embrace the spirt of Independence Day at this free downtown Mesa event, which includes, a patriotic superhero stunt show, history displays, various ceremonies and the “Let Freedom Ring” laser show. Or you can bring blankets, coolers, chairs and a picnic to enjoy on the lawn. Live music, games, arts and culture booths, cool zones and a food court are planned. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. with the fireworks at approxi- mately 9:30 p.m. AVONDALE LIGHT UP THE SKY SATURDAY, JULY 4 PHOENIX RACEWAY, 7602 JIMMIE JOHNSON DRIVE, AVONDALE Phoenix Raceway’s parking lot will host Avondale’s Independence Day celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Highlights include a corn maze, sports activities, tailgating, food trucks, vendors, live music and a free speech zone. A fireworks spectacular is at 8:25 p.m. General admission is free. BUCKEYE’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION SATURDAY, JULY 4 BUCKEYE AIRPORT, 3000 S. PALO VERDE ROAD, BUCKEYE This free tailgate-style event from 6 to 9 p.m. will offer live music, vendors and “all- American eats and treats” from food trucks. The fireworks are at 8:30 p.m. Blankets and chairs are encouraged, or you can watch from your car. CHANDLER’S ALL-AMERICAN BASH SATURDAY, JULY 4 DR. A.J. CHANDLER PARK, 178 E. COMMONWEALTH AVE., CHANDLER Chandler’s festivities include a perfor- mance by local band The Pickup Lines with a 15-minute pyrotechnic show at 8:15 p.m. The free event starts at 7 p.m. and yard games and food vendors are also promised. FABULOUS PHOENIX 4TH SATURDAY, JULY 4 STEELE INDIAN SCHOOL PARK, 300 E. INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD The Valley’s longest-running Fourth of July event will offer a mix of fun and festivities from 6 to 10 p.m. A car show, food and drinks, craft vendors, a kids’ area with rides and inflatables, live music and giveaways are planned. The largest fire- works display in the Southwest starts at 9:30 p.m. Backpacks, bags, coolers, water and shade items are permitted. Admission is free. FOURTH AT THE FOUNTAIN SATURDAY, JULY 4 FOUNTAIN PARK, 12925 N. SAGUARO BLVD., FOUNTAIN HILLS An evening of live music, prizes and vendors will culminate with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. over the fountain, which will be illuminated in red, white and blue. Local rock favorites Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers perform at 7:30 p.m. and the public can bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Start time is 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. Where to find Fourth of July fireworks and events in the Valley. by Benjamin Leatherman (Envato)
