Lit Up from p 23 lowed to bring American flags, pop-up tents, blankets, chairs, small ice coolers, water bottles, games, and umbrellas to the event. The start time is 4 p.m. General admission will be $25 per car- load. “All-American” VIP tickets are $75 and include access to special viewing ar- eas and the air-conditioned Big Red Barn, a catered dinner, an exclusive entrance and parking lot, and private restrooms. Admission to the bubble pit is also $5 per person. July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular Tumbleweed Park, 2250 South McQueen Road, Chandler, 480-782-2900 You can check out the fireworks from the safety of your vehicle at this drive-in event from 7 to 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, which will have vehicles situated in Tum- bleweed Park’s enormous lot. A $5 parking pass can be purchased in advance via the city of Chandler’s website. Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration WestWorld, 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480-312-6802 Attendees of this event can partake in live entertainment and various food and drink vendors before the display gets going around 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. If you feel like splurging, the VIP package for $36 per adult features a buffet-style barbecue din- ner with all the fixings, a giant snow slide for kids, face painters, balloon artists, and live music by yacht rock band Some Like it Yacht. (You’re required to purchase two or more tickets). Children’s VIP admission is $18. General admission is $21 per vehicle and attendees can bring lawn chairs, blan- kets, and other seating. Premier parking on the WestWorld polo field is also available for $36. Gilbert 4th of July Celebration Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 East Queen Creek Road, 480-503-6200 A 20-minute fireworks display will be the highlight of this family-friendly event on Sunday, July 4. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., the show starts at 8:45 p.m., and food trucks will be available. Admission is free. Fireworks over Schnepf Farms in 2017. Max Marlow & Co. Fireworks for the 4th Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 North Sunset Boulevard, Glendale, 480- 387-5678 A “fireworks spectacular” will take place at 9 p.m. in the skies above the west Valley shopping center on Sunday, July 4. There will be face-painting, balloon artists, and live music in Westgate’s Fountain Park and a patriotic photo-op display and chalk walk in Waterdance Plaza prior to the show. Live music will also be offered, start- ing at 5 p.m. with a set by 3 Alarm followed by KC Angels at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the event is free. All-American Festival Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 North 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 623-773-8700 A performance by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers will headline this star-span- gled event on Sunday, July 4, which will also have food and beer vendors, family- friendly entertainment, a cornhole tourna- ment, and a set by rock band Micky and the Motorcars. The fireworks will start at 9:15 p.m. Hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. and ad- mission is free. Fourth at the Fountain Fountain Park, 12925 North Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills, 480-816-5100 Festivities at this event on Sunday, July 4, will include live music from cover band Rock Lobster at 7:30 p.m. and a selection of food vendors. The fireworks are at 9 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. The start time is 7 p.m. and there’s no cost to at- tend. Apache Junction’s Fourth of July Apache Junction High School, 2525 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, 480-982-1110 Horses won’t be allowed at this celebration on Sunday, July 4 — as the noise from the fireworks, which get going at 8:30 p.m., might spook the animals — but everyone else is welcome to attend. Live music, games, family activities, and face painting are also planned for the free event, which will start at 6 p.m. Early arrival is recommended, as there are a limited amount of parking spots. 25 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES JULY 1ST – JULY 7TH, 2021
