🎆 Even though the Fourth of July is in the middle of the week this year, we all still want to have a good time. Here is an amazing list to help you plan it out.Ìý🎆
TUCSON
Fireworks on "A" MountainÌý
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the firework show at the 22nd Annual "A" Mountain Fireworks Celebration. There will be food vendors selling hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream, entertainment and a nighttime spectacular. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
When:ÌýWednesday, July 4, 7-10 p.m.
Where:ÌýWatch the fireworks for free from parking lot B (off Cushing Street between Granada and Church Avenue) or parking lot C (off Granada between Broadway Boulevard and Cushing Street) at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Convention Center,ÌýÌýTCC has a great parking lot map, check it outÌý.
Cost:ÌýEvent is free and open to the public.
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Pro tip:ÌýLeave your carÌýnear the streetcar route, away from the TCC. Take the streetcar to the TCC and park your lawn chair there. The line of cars is real after the fireworks and you don't want to get stuck in it.
Diamonds in the Sky Celebration
See some baseball, listen to live music, see the fireworks, win door prizes, $1 hot dogs and plenty of activities for kids — including a jumping castle, obstacle course, face painting, games, bubble station and much more. The 30-minute fireworks show begins after the game.
Get your general admission tickets are the Kino Administrative Offices atÌýÌýor the Guest Services window inside the stadium. Free parking if you buy tickets before July 4, $2 parking at the door.
When:ÌýWednesday, July 4, 5-9:30 p.m.
Where:ÌýKino Sports Complex,Ìý
Cost:Ìý$4 per person, ages 5 and under are free.
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Fourth of July Party at Sonoran Glass
Celebrate Independence Day with a BBQ, glass demos, workshops, water balloon fights and a view of the fireworks on "A" Mountain.
BBQ is 6-9 p.m. at $12 per plate and has to be pre-ordered no later than June 29th, please register atÌý. The balloon fight starts at 6 p.m. with soda and cookies for the kiddies inside the shop. See a live demo at 7:30 p.m. and don't forget the glass workshops that range from $15-$25.
When:ÌýWednesday, July 4, 6-10 p.m.
Where:ÌýSonoran Glass School,Ìý
Cost:Ìý$5 admission for adults and kids under 12 are free. Workshops and BBQ are an additional cost.ÌýÌý
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Fireworks afterpartyÌýat Hotel Congress
Listen to music from the Street Blues Family andÌýQuinn DeVeauxÌý while you wait for the fireworks. Don't miss out on the drink specials.
When:ÌýWednesday, July 4, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Club Congress,
Cost: Event is free to attend, ages 21 and up.
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ORO VALLEYÌý
Oro Valley July 4 Celebration
Your kids and your wallet are going to love this. This free event features a beer garden and plenty of activities for kids, like face painting, jumping castles, bubble balls and more. If you get hungry, buy from any of the several food trucks on site. The fireworks start at approximately 9 p.m. and are right over the park.
When:ÌýWednesday, July 4, 5-9:30 p.m.Ìý
Where:ÌýNaranja Park,Ìý
Cost:ÌýEvent is free and open to the public.
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Swimming at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center
Stay cool on the Fourth of July with a splash pad and waterslide at a discounted price. There will be games and prizes for the children.
When:Ìý Wednesday, July 4, 1-4 p.m.
Where:ÌýOro Valley Aquatic Center,Ìý
Cost:Ìý$1 for children and $3 for adults. Resident or non-resident welcome.Ìý
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MARANA
Star Spangled Spectacular
The Star Spangled Spectacular is a can't-miss. There will be live music, food trucks, inflatables and water inflateables for the kids, a beer garden for the adults and some awesome fireworks. The fireworks show starts at approximately 9 p.m.
When:ÌýWednesday, July 4, 5-9:30 p.m.
Where:ÌýCrossroads at Silverbell District Park,Ìý
Cost:ÌýEvent is free and open to the public. Bring some towels for the wet activities.
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SAHUARITA
Red, White and Boom
Live music, food trucks, face painters, a boat-building contest and fireworks at 9 p.m.Ìý
When:ÌýWednesday, July 4, 6-10 p.m.
Where:ÌýSahuarita Lake Park,Ìý
Cost:ÌýEvent is free and open to the public.
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Whatever Floats Your Boat competition
Whatever Floats Your BoatÌýis a competition where participants bring their homemade boat (according to rules on materials used) or raft and race it on the lake. Does your boat have what it takes? Races start at 6:30 p.m.Ìý
When:ÌýWednesday, July 4, 6-10 p.m.
Where:ÌýSahuarita Lake Park,
Cost: Event and boat registration is free. Register .
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