What’s Up Wednesday | June 23-29
This week on What’s Up Wednesday, check out the Independence Day events below and get the details for the coolest things to do in Phoenix!
Click the image to learn more about each of this week’s featured events:
Head to Alibi in Tempe for a 4th of July pool party, featuring a Live DJ and food and drink specials! Cabanas and day passes required and can be purchased on ResortPass.com.
Pleasant Harbor will host their annual fireworks show this Saturday! Festivities including food trucks, free kids activities, and live music begin at 5:00 p.m. with fireworks at 9:00 p.m. and activities running through 10:30 p.m.
Admission is $20.00 per vehicle (vehicles only), with coolers and lawn chairs always welcome. The Preferred Parking Pass (vehicles, boats and trailers) is $50.00 and provides the closest and most convenient parking and admission. Tickets can be purchased online at www.pleasantharbor.com or at the lake on the day of the event.
Put on your red, white, and blue and join friends and neighbors at Fountain Park on Sunday to celebrate Independence Day in Fountain Hills! The festivities will kick off at 7:00 pm with music and prizes. Rock Lobster will be performing from 7:30-9:00 pm. The Fourth at the Fountain program will conclude with a majestic fireworks display at 9:00pm over the park’s picturesque Fountain Lake.
The Fourth at the Fountain program has been designed to be a community-wide event open to guests of all ages and completely free of charge. This year, attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to relax and enjoy an evening full of fun throughout the park. Food vendors will also be on hand offering a variety of meal options and cool treats such as Italian ice, frozen yogurt, and smoothies.
Don’t miss out on this season’s postgame firework shows presented by Gila River Hotels & Casinos. Fans are welcome to stick around in their seats after the game and relax as the roof opens to enjoy a themed fireworks show.
Be Red, White, and COOL at Subaru presents Scottsdale 4th of July, returning to WestWorld of Scottsdale for its 8th year! This patriotic celebration, produced by R Entertainment and M Culinary features food, fun, and live entertainment and delivers a fireworks show TWICE the size as 2020, in fact now one of Arizona’s LARGEST fireworks displays, and the largest in Scottsdale 4th’s history!
There are three ways to celebrate: VIP Backyard Barbecue ($41 adults, $21 children; Premier Polo Field Parking ($41 per carload); and General Admission Parking ($26 per carload). Advance ticket purchase recommended at www.scottsdale4th.com. Ticket prices increase at the gate.
The City of Avondale, Avondale Toyota, and Phoenix Raceway invite you to celebrate Independence Day at the racetrack. Come to the largest tailgate fireworks experience in the Southwest Valley this Sunday! Festivities, kid zone, food, and fireworks to light up the sky are all part of the celebration. Gates open at 5 p.m., the fireworks show begins at 8:30 p.m. and the event ends at the conclusion of the fireworks show.
General Admission is free, with options to buy from food trucks, or choose an upgrade to watch the fireworks from the VIP zone at The Barn™. Attendees can tailgate and enjoy the show from their own vehicles. Families are invited to bring folding chairs, ice coolers and snacks to enjoy the show. Grills and open fire cooking are not allowed.
