• Scottsdale 4th of July Celebrations -

I am a little late this year as it is already July 2nd, but here is our annual list of 4th of July events going on in Scottsdale and around the Valley.

  • Independence Day at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge - July 3rd - Ready to get your fireworks in a day early? On July 3rd at 9PM, the fireworks show will commence. Guests will view the show from the driving range/hitting area and the first 180 cars will have free parking in the golf lot. There will be a cash bar for snacks, candy and canned drinks.

  • Fairmont Princess 4th of July Freedom Fest - July 3rd- 7th - The Scottsdale Fairmont Princess's Freedom Fest is back and better than ever. Not only will there be nightly fireworks, but there will also be an air show, parachutists, movies in the pool and so much more. For hotel guests, four special concerts by country performers will take place.

  • Scottsdale's 4th of July at WestWorld - July 4th - This year at WestWorld, the largest fireworks display in Scottsdale's history will kick off at 9PM. Before that, come to experience bull riding and mutton busting, a cheeseburger eating contest, participate in a water balloon toss, play games and more. Doors open at 5PM - Bring the whole family!

  • 4th of July Celebration at Tempe Town Lake - July 4th - This event is back at Tempe Beach Park this year and will be bigger and better. From 4PM to 10PM, there will be live entertainment, games, a kids' zone, food trucks and of course, fireworks!

  • Fabulous Phoenix 4th - July 4th -  This free, non-alcohol event on the 4th of July at the ​​Steele Indian School Park is sure to be a lot of fun. Running from 6PM to 10PM, it will feature one of the southwest's largest fireworks displays. There will be food trucks, vendors, a kid zone and a car show.

  • 4th at the Fountain in Fountain Hills - July 4th - Fireworks and live music from Rock Lobster will make this a fun evening. Bring your chairs, blankets and your picnic baskets. Or, head on over to the food trucks for ten dinner options as well as some sweet treats. The concert starts at 7:30 and the fireworks will start at 9PM.

There are just a few of the larger 4th of July celebrations going on in and around Scottsdale. Please feel free to add any others in the comments section.

Happy 4th of July! Be safe!