limited to just Independence Day. Dazzling pyrotechnics will happen nightly from Friday, July 1, to Monday, July 4, Y in more than a dozen different locations across the Valley. Some cities will have fire- works a few days early in order to avoid the aforementioned supply-chain issues. Others just want to get a jump on the Fourth of July fun. We’ve got all the info on the biggest and best displays happening around town. Many will also feature a variety of other activities besides staring skyward in wonder, including games, rides, and live music. Here’s a full rundown of where you can see skyrockets in flight around metro Phoenix over the Fourth of July weekend. First at the Fountain Friday, July 1 Fountain Park 12925 North Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills Organizers of this annual event moved it up a few days because of supply and staffing shortages, but promise it will offer a “majestic fireworks display” at 9 p.m. over the park’s namesake fountain. Local ’80s cover band Rock Lobster will perform at 7:30 p.m. and food vendors will be available all evening. It’s free to attend and chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets are encouraged. Buckeye’s Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 2 Buckeye Airport 3000 South Palo Verde Road, Buckeye Live music, food trucks, and vendors will be offered at this event. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks start at approximately 8:45 p.m. Admission is free and blankets and lawn chairs can be brought in for seating. Surprise Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 2 Mark Coronado Park 15850 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise Food trucks, DJs, and inflatables for kiddos will be available at this event, which starts at 6 p.m. The fireworks will kick off at 8:40 p.m. Admission is free but canned food donations are appreciated. Jennifer Conway with Mark Skalny Photography Red, White & Blue Spectacular Sunday, July 3 We-Ko-Pa Resort 10438 We-Ko-Pa Way, Fort McDowell Eagles tribute band One of These Nights will perform a free outdoor concert for the 21-and- over crowd starting at 7 p.m. A fireworks spec- tacular follows the show at 9 p.m. Light Up the Sky Celebration Saturday, July 2 Phoenix Raceway 7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale You can partake in a mix of food, fun, and fire- works at this outdoor event, which begins at 5 p.m. Attendees can tailgate with friends in a free general admission area while enjoying games, live music from the Aaron McCall Band and other local acts, food trucks, and a “kids zone.” If you’d like to access the VIP area (which will feature DJs, gourmet food, cornhole games, and other perks), tickets are $55 for adults and $35 for children 5 to 15 via avondaleaz.gov/lightupthesky. The fireworks are scheduled to go off at 8:30 p.m. Westgate Fireworks Fest Sunday, July 3 Westgate Entertainment District 6751 North Sunset Boulevard, Glendale Attendees of this high-energy patriotic cele- bration can kick back at an outdoor beer garden or on the patios of Westgate’s various bars es, there will be fireworks happening in the skies of the Valley this year on the Fourth of July. The city of Phoenix may have canceled its displays due to supply-chain problems, but other local cities like Mesa, Scottsdale, and Glendale still have fireworks-filled festivities planned in honor of the patriotic holiday. And the events won’t be >>p 21 19 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES JUNE 30TH–JULY 6TH, 2022
