It's not too soon to start planning your 4th of July weekend! Here is a list of FREE (or cheap) 2015 July 4th Fireworks and Festivities in Tucson (and a few road-trip worthy events elsewhere in Southern AZ).
Friday, July 3
Click HERE for the 4th of July calendar to see what's happening during the day on July 4th!
July 4th Evening Events
Friday, July 3
- Fireworks Extravaganza at Casino Del Sol, AVA Ampitheater. Main gates open at 7:30 pm. Fireworks start at around 8:30 PM. FREE!
- Sahuarita Red, White & Boom. Starting at 6 PM there will be kids' activities, live music, food trucks and more. Fireworks at 9 PM. FREE!
Click HERE for the 4th of July calendar to see what's happening during the day on July 4th!
July 4th Evening Events
- "A" Mountain Fireworks. Scheduled to begin at 9:15. These fireworks can be seen from many parts of the city, but consider heading to the TCC Parking Lot B (Granada between Congress and Cushing Street) for entertainment, food and more. Details of the TCC event still TBA. Viewing the fireworks: FREE.
- Mercado San Augustin. View the 'A' Mountain Fireworks and enjoy music, food trucks and Native American Dancers starting at 5 PM. $5 Parking.
- Sonoran Glass School. The Sonoran Glass school is having festivities, food, and a viewing party for the 'A' Mountain display. Games, demonstrations and crafts start at 5 PM. $5 admission.
- Davis Monthan AFB Fireworks Display. DM has a 4th of July celebration beginning at 6 PM at Bama Park for those who are able to get on base. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00. I've been told that Golf Links near Craycroft is a good spot for off-base viewing.
- FC Tucson 4th of July Blast. Come celebrate 4th of July by watching FC Tucson play a match against Albuquerque Sol FC at Kino Sports Complex. Game starts at 7:30. FIREWORKS about 30 minutes after the game. Kids 5 and under are FREE. $6.50/kids 5-14 (on-line; $8 kids at the gate); $10/adults.
- Hilton El Conquistador Fireworks Extravaganza. Starting at 6 PM enjoy a BBQ buffet, live entertainment and a fireworks display (9 PM). $49 adults/$25 children (or find a spot nearby to view the fireworks for free!)
- Marana Star Spangled Spectacular at Crossroads at Silverbell Park (7548 N. Silverbell). Festivities begin at 6:00 PM with fireworks around 9:00 PM. FREE!
- Oro Valley 4th of July Celebration. Festivities begin at 5:00 PM at James D. Kriegh Park with games, food trucks, live entertainment and more. Fireworks at 9 p.m. FREE!
- Benson: Parade, water fight, vendors, food and music. Fireworks at 8:30 PM followed by a concert in the park until 10:30.
- Bisbee: Coaster races, parade, Bisbee-style "drilling and mucking" contest, entertainment and fireworks.
- Mt. Lemmon: 40th Annual 4th of July Parade and free patriotic concert. Festivities start at 10:45 AM with the parade starting at noon.
- Sierra Vista: "Pets & People" promenade, food, military displays, entertainment and fireworks.
- Tubac: The morning of July 4th the Tubac chamber of commerce has games, entertainment and a fire-engine "squirt down." (FREE). The Tubac Golf Resort & Spa have a festival and fireworks in the evening for $10/car.
