4th of July Events in Metro Phoenix & Scottsdale 2026

4th of July Events in Metro Phoenix & Scottsdale

Looking for ways to celebrate Independence Day in Metro Phoenix? From patriotic festivals and live concerts to baseball, family fun, and spectacular fireworks, there are plenty of ways to enjoy America's 250th birthday. Here are some of the best Fourth of July events happening around the Valley of the Sun.

1. Westgate Firework Fest

📅 Friday, July 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Westgate Entertainment District – Glendale

Kick off the holiday weekend with an evening of free family fun at Westgate Entertainment District. Enjoy live music, local vendors, interactive activities for kids, splash zones, dining, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the night.

Event Link: https://westgateaz.com/event/america/

2. Arizona Diamondbacks Independence Day Weekend

📅 Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July 4, 2026

📍 Chase Field – Downtown Phoenix

Spend part of your holiday weekend at Chase Field as the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Milwaukee Brewers. Baseball, air conditioning, great food, and postgame festivities make this a fun Fourth of July tradition for sports fans and families alike.

Event Link: https://www.mlb.com/dbacks

3. Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 WestWorld of Scottsdale

Scottsdale's premier Independence Day celebration features bull riding demonstrations, BMX stunt shows, live entertainment, face painting, family games, food vendors, and one of the Valley's largest fireworks displays.

Event Link: https://scottsdale4th.com/

4. Peoria All-American Festival

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Peoria Sports Complex

Enjoy live music, patriotic entertainment, interactive family activities, food vendors, and a fireworks spectacular at one of the West Valley's favorite annual traditions.

Event Link: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/arts-culture/special-events/all-american-festival

5. Gilbert Fourth of July Celebration

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Gilbert Regional Park

Gilbert's annual celebration features live entertainment, family activities, food trucks, a drone show, and an impressive fireworks display over Gilbert Regional Park.

Event Link: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-events-and-permits/gilbert-s-july-4th-celebration

6. Fabulous Phoenix 4th

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Steele Indian School Park – Phoenix

Phoenix's signature Fourth of July celebration includes live music, a classic car show, kids' activities, food vendors, community exhibits, and one of Arizona's largest fireworks shows beginning around 9:30 PM.

Event Link: https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks-events/fabulous-phoenix-4th.html

7. Arizona Celebration of Freedom

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Mesa Convention Center – Mesa

This popular East Valley celebration offers much more than fireworks. Visitors can enjoy military and historical exhibits, live performances, a superhero stunt show, wrestling, splash zones, food vendors, and a laser light show before the evening fireworks finale.

Event Link: https://azcelebrationoffreedom.com/

8. Fourth at the Fountain

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Beginning at 6:30 PM

📍 Fountain Park – Fountain Hills

Celebrate beneath Fountain Hills' world-famous fountain while enjoying live music from Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers before a spectacular fireworks show over the lake.

Event Link: https://www.experiencefountainhills.org/events/2026/fourthatthefountain

9. Chandler's All-American Bash

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Dr. A.J. Chandler Park – Chandler

Head to Downtown Chandler for an evening of live music, lawn games, local food vendors, and a patriotic fireworks show in the heart of the city.

Event Link: https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/chandlers-all-american-bash