The 2016 Republic Services Arizona Celebration of Freedom is Monday, July 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For the third consecutive year, this free event and the “coolest” independence festival in Arizona, will be held at the Mesa Convention Center and Mesa Amphitheatre campus, 263 N. Center St., and along Center Street between First Street and University Drive.

Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.

The Arizona Celebration of Freedom includes live music, patriotic displays, a naturalization ceremony, family fun, fireworks and much more! The festival will include Revolutionary War reenactments from We Make History, the only reenactment group of its type in the southwestern United States. There will also be a Fallen Heroes Memorial honoring the Arizona fallen heroes from the war on terrorism and much more.

There is a new way to get there now that light rail travels through downtown Mesa! Passengers can exit at the Center and Main Street stop and travel north just two blocks on Center Street to reach the event.

The 2016 Republic Services Arizona Celebration of Freedom is presented by KOOL-FM, Downtown Mesa Association, Visit Mesa and the City of Mesa. Other sponsors are Sertoma Club, Entertainment Solutions Inc., American Traffic Solutions, Wal-Mart, Boeing, FCI Constructors, Haydon Building Company, Hilton Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona Republic, Crescent Crown Distributing, CORE Construction, Valley Metro Rail, Century Graphics, Mesa Recycles, Mesa Water, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix-Mesa Marriott, Mesa Energy Resources and Special Devices Inc.

The City of Surprise invites you to celebrate the 4th of July at the Surprise Recreation Campus-Surprise Stadium at 15960 N. Bullard Avenue on Monday, July 4.

The event will kick off with a Rookie League baseball game featuring the Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals. Throughout the game, families can enjoy in-game contests, music and giveaways leading up to a firework spectacular! Parking and admission are free with a canned food donation benefiting the St. Mary’s Food Bank. Concessions will be available for purchase; the stadium food and beverage policy will be in effect.

Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the game begins at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at approximately 8:30 p.m.

This event will also include a live musical performance by “Nothin’ but a Party Band” at the Surprise 8-Acres Park, next to the Stadium, beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. The park provides the perfect lawn setting for families to enjoy music and purchase food and beverages, all while offering a great view of the evening’s firework celebration.

For additional event information, please contact the Community and Recreation Services office at 623.222.2000 or visit www.surpriseaz.gov/specialevents.

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Swimming Pool, Water Rides, Food and Music

Get Wet on the 4th of July & Eat a Hotdog
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Spend your 4th of July “day” with us and still have time to drive to your favorite fireworks show at night.  Enjoy lunch and music, a swimming pool and water slide fun all surrounded by the spectacular red rocks.  This event is free of charge (food not included).  The pool opens at 1 p.m. for free recreation swim and just outside the pool gate will be food for sale and fun water games and toys meant to help you beat the heat.  Food vendors include Senor Bob’s and kettle corn vendor.  Join in the first annual Hot Dog Eating Contest!  Contest begins at 2 p.m. but you need to register before the event at Senor Bob’s Hot Dogs.  Or join in the fun the day of in a less competitive watermelon eating contest.

All pool rules apply and a 375 person pool maximum will be enforced.  Maximum does not apply to activities outside the pool gate.

• Parking available in the West Sedona School parking lots.
• Water Slides, water toys, slip-n-slide.
• All non-swimmers must be accompanied by and adult in the pool.
• Eating contests at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Alcohol and dogs are not permitted.

Enjoy the day on the cool grass as Prescott Celebrates the July 4th holiday. There are 12 amusement rides from giant water slides to a mechanical bull at the celebration. Selection of beers and margaritas from Hensley Beverage Distribution. Bands throughout the day. Regional and statewide food trucks will be present.

Fireworks at 9:00pm are shot from the parking garage rooftop. This allows mile high middle school to be the perfect viewing point.

Entry is $5.00 per person. Unlimited rides wristband $10.00

Tickets available on the day of the event only. Gates open at noon.

July 4th  |  Mile High Middle School

Fireworks  | 13 Inflatables  |  Live Bands
8 Food Trucks  |  Beer Garden  |  Mechanical Bull

Gates Open 12pm  |  Fireworks 9pm

Admission
Unlimited Inflatables Pass for Kids: $10
General Admission: $5

No coolers, no canopies,  no outside liquids, no outside food, no animals
Water bottle sealed and not opened are permitted.

Band Schedule
1pm  |  The Cross-Eyed Possums
3pm  |  KDMA
5pm  |  The Chuck Hall Band
7pm  |  The Cheektones

Food Vendors
Burgers Amore
Sally’s BBQ
Mini Donuts
Taste of New Mexico
Wild West Concessions
Cheesy Javelina
Greek Food Truck
Treatery
Safari Samosa

Activities & Games
43′ Over The Edge Water
27′ Dual Lane Tropical Water Slide
20′ Triple Lane Water Slide
19′ Wipe Out Water Slide
25′ Rock Wall 5 Climber
Mechanical Bull w/ American Ring
30′ Duel Lane Military Theme Obstacle Course
Caterpillar Obstacle Course for Kids
2&1 Jungle Bounce & Slide
Western Shooting Game
Water Tag Maze 35′ X 35′
5 Station Sports Carnival

Spend your 4th of July “day” with us and still have time to drive to your favorite fireworks show at night.  A patriotic themed laser light show will begin at the top of each hour (12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00p.m., and 3:00 p.m.) in the Performing Arts Center.   Each show is 25 minutes in duration.  Parking will be available at Red Rock High School.

• Four convenient Laser Show times at the top of every hour.   12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early to enter facility and be seated before show begins.
• Spectators will not be allowed in late.

The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer this event to our community and we thank Diamond Resorts International for their generous donation that made this event possible.

Join us in celebrating Independence Day with an evening full of food, fun and music!

***June 24 through July 4, participate in our #Goodyear4th contest for a chance to win $500 in prizes!***

ALL-AMERICAN COOKOUT – $10 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under
Adult plate includes entree choice of hot dog, hamburger, cheeseburger or 1/4 chicken paired with potato salad, baked beans, watermelon and cookie.
Children’s plate includes entree choice of hot dog, hamburger, cheeseburger or 1/4 chicken paired with chips, watermelon and cookie.

Activities include:

• Inflatable water slides and bounce houses ($10 – wristband for unlimited rides; $5 for 3 individual ride tickets)
• Live music by the Groove Merchants
• Nathan’s hot dog eating contest
• All-American Pie in the Face trivia contest
• Dig for Cash
• Character Meet & Greet
• Battle Ball Challenge
• Cornhole
• Prizes and giveaways
• Air-conditioned suites with food package available for purchase – SOLD OUT! 
• 20 minute fireworks spectacular!

Parking and admission are FREE! Additional parking available at Desert Edge High School with shuttle service throughout the evening.

View ROAD CLOSURES for this event.

What can/can’t you bring into the ballpark?
Note: Sparklers and/or other fireworks are NOT permitted.