Boom from p 19 and restaurants while watching the fire- works show, which starts at 9 p.m. Live music, balloon artists, a splash zone, games, and free face-painting will be offered throughout the evening. The event begins at 4 p.m. and admission is free. Carpooling is encouraged as parking will be limited. Details are available at west- gateaz.com/america.. Red, White, & Floom Sunday, July 3 Tempe Beach Park 80 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe Tempe’s annual Independence Day cele- bration is making a return after a three-year absence, albeit with a couple of changes. Instead of fireworks, this year’s event will feature a choreographed sequence of “fire flooms” arranged across Tempe Town Lake that will create a “dazzling display” set to music. The event is free to the public and will also include kids’ activities, food and drink vendors, and a performance by Rock Lobster. Hours are from 6 to 10 p.m. Anthem Independence Day Celebration Sunday, July 3 Anthem Community Park 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem A mix of water slides, rides, activities, and food vendors will be a part of this event, which starts at 5:30 p.m. The fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free and blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for those who’d like to kick back in comfort. Arizona Celebration of Freedom Monday, July 4 Mesa Convention Center 263 N. Center Street, Mesa A colorful fireworks display will illuminate the skies over downtown Mesa starting at approximately 9:30 p.m. during this annual celebration. Attendees can also enjoy live music from local bands, a “Patriotic Superhero Stunt Show,” a naturalization ceremony where 75 people will be sworn in as American citizens, laser shows inside the convention center taking place hourly, and more in the hours leading up to the show. The event begins at 6 p.m. and Max Marlow & Co. admission is free. More details and a complete schedule are available at arizona- celebrationoffreedom.com. Hometown 4th Monday, July 4 Schnepf Farms 24810 South Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek The sprawling Schnepf Farms will host an evening of fireworks, food trucks, live music and entertainment, craft vendors, rides, and various family-friendly activities on Independence Day itself. The skyrockets start going off at 9 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. and admission is $30 per carload. Call 480-987-3100 or visit schnepffarms.com for more details or to purchase tickets. Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration Monday, July 4 WestWorld 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale A variety of quaint and homespun activities will take place inside WestWorld’s west hall and indoor rodeo arena during this annual event, including cake walks, bull-riding, and a stunt dog show. Live performances of the hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto and a parade of heroes are also planned. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the fire- works display will start at 9 p.m. General admission is $20 per person and $25 per carload for just the fireworks show. An “Indoor Backyard Barbecue” package will be $25 for kids 5 to 10 and $45 for adults and includes an all-you-can-eat repast of hot dogs, hamburgers, and other grilled selections. Complete details are available at scottsdale4th.com. Star Spangled 4th Monday, July 4 Goodyear Ballpark 1933 South Ballpark Way, Goodyear A “mesmerizing” fireworks show will take place at 9 p.m. and cap off an evening of Fireworks over Schnepf Farms in 2017. food and drink, live music from the Bayou Bandits and the Chauncey Jones Band, giveaways, and children’s activities. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is free. All-American Festival Monday, July 4 Peoria Sports Complex 16101 North 83rd Avenue, Peoria A performance by Arizona rock heroes The Sidewinders and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers will headline Peoria’s annual Independence Day extravaganza. The event will also feature food and drink vendors, inflatable water slides, and a cornhole tournament. A sensory room will also be available for any children, teens, or adults with sensory processing needs. A fireworks show will be the main event of the evening and starts at 9:15 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. and general admission is free. A meet-and-greet with the >> p 23 21 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES JUNE 30TH–JULY 6TH, 2022
