The 4th of July Old Pueblo Style
Fireworks and Other
Independence Day Events

By Carrie Francis

Note: This page will be updated leading up to July 4, 2019 as new information is available. If you would like your events included, please send me the information.

When I was growing up in Tucson, pretty much the only place I can remember being able to see fireworks on the 4th of July was over "A" Mountain downtown. There may have been a few small displays in the foothills or at High Corbett Field if the Toros were playing that day, but public fireworks displays were few and far between as I recall. That was the 1970s. In 2019, there are many places to see fireworks and enjoy Independence day festivities all over Southern Arizona. Tucson Happenings is proud to bring them all together in one place so you can plan your day, and have a great time!

Great local events for July 4, 2019 Updated 7/3/19

Check for Clear Bag Policy/Required for several of these events.

23rd Annual "A" Mountain Downtown Fireworks 7PM-10PM (Finally confirmed)
Special events happening before the show at the Tucson Convention Center-Parking is free! The best viewing spot for the fireworks Downtown is at the TCC’s parking lot B/Food Vendors, Entertainment & Fireworks at 9:15PM! TCC 260 S. Church Ave. www.tucsonaz.gov/tdot/news/“”-mountain-fireworks-celebration-road-closures

George Howard Band 4th of July Party 7PM-9PM
Cocktails, food menu and music for everyone come and watch the fireworks from A mountain and dance and relax no hassle driving or dealing with traffic, and the best part No Cover Charge! Let the good times roll! El Rio Golf Course 1400 W. Speedway Blvd. 791-4229

52nd Annual 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks 7AM-11PM
Registration at 7AM for the 9th Annual Pets & People Promenade begins at 7:30AM-9AM Ramada #3/Salute to America 8AM/Salute to The Union” Ceremony 11:30AM-12:30PM/Chili Cook-off tasting cup presales at Noon with Judging at 12:30PM/Fort Huachuca Military displays 9AM-3PM/All Day Arts & Crafts Vendors/Fireworks Show 8PM /Veterans Memorial Park 3105 E Fry Blvd-Sierra Vista 458-7922 www.sierravistaaz.gov

Benson July 4th Celebration 9AM-10PM
The City of Benson celebrates Independence in a classic big way with a family-friendly parade at 9AM/Water fight by local Firefighters, and all day fun in Lions Park with vendors, food, music, Children's activities throughout the day, and a spectacular Fireworks Show at night (Parade Route: north on Patagonia Street, west on 6th Street, north on Central, east on 5th Street, south of Gila Street, west on 7th St) All other Events at Lions Park 435 N. Adams St-Benson 586-9645 www.cityofbenson.com

Celebrate July 4th, Old West Style (Daily 10AM-5PM)
July 4th-July 7th/Celebration of history, heritage, and our precious freedom/$19.95, Free admission kids ages 11 & under/Flag ceremony and National Anthem/A special patriotic musical presentation on the Grand Palace stage/Games for kids /Old Tucson signature live stunt and comedy shows/Rides for the young and young at heart on the train, antique cars and vintage carousel/Living history presentations and historic site tours/A special July 4th show in the Grand Palace/Old Tucson 201 S. Kinney Rd. 883-0100 www.OldTucson.com

July 4th Festival & Celebration 4PM-10PM
Plan your Independence Day celebration at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa! Our family fun festivities including a Kid's Zone, face painting, food stations, & entertainment/$10 per car with Fireworks beginning at 8:30 PM. Please leave coolers and pets at home! Tubac Golf Resort & Spa 65 Avenida de Otero-Tubac 398-2211

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration 10AM-Noon
Free with free admission to the park/Assortment of free games for the kids including hula hoops, water balloon and bean bag toss, coin guess, and face painting, free hot dogs, nachos, and lemonade! “Squirt-Down” courtesy of the Tubac Fire Department/Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel St-Tubac 398-2252

Family Style 4th of July 10AM-8PM
Free/Fireworks display at dusk/Medigovich Field North Street at 7th Street/Other family-themed activities planned by Tombstone Forward. Activities in the City Park (corner of 3rd and Allen streets) include: a Red, White & Blue Lap Quilt Judging – Kids Games – Bouncy House – Entertainment – Bike, Trike, Wagon and Stroller Parade and More! Tombstone 457-3106

4th of July Celebration at OV Aquatic Center 5PM-8:30PM
Free! Have fun on our interactive splash pad and giant water slide-Games and prizes for kids/$1 for children, $3 for adults at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center 23 W. Calle Concordia  297-7946

Oro Valley 4th of July Celebration 5PM-9:30PM
Free! Live Music by Little House of Funk, Food Trucks, Crafts for kids, Jumping castle & more! & Fireworks at 9PM James D. Kriegh Park 23 W. Calle Concordia 299-5050

Let Freedom Sing (3PM & 7PM)
$15/$25 & up/A musical celebration of our nation’s birthday! Fox Tucson Theatre 17 W. Congress St. www.arts-express.org/let-freedom-sing OR 319-0400

4th Annual City of Yuma 4th of July All American BBQ & Fireworks Spectacular 6PM-10PM
$1 per person at the gate (3 & under free) Please help us support the Yuma Community Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food items/pie eating contests, hot dog eating contest and more! Bring your Chairs, Blankets, Towels and Pop Ups *No Outside Food, Drinks or Coolers* Splash zone with the Yuma Fire department water cannon and large water slides as well as activities and games for the whole family to enjoy/Patriotic entertainment, ceremonies and a live performance of the National Anthem/20 minute spectacular fireworks display! Ray Kroc Complex 1280 Desert Hills Dr-Yuma www.yumaaz.gov

Food in the Streets, Lights in the Sky 6PM-10PM
Celebrate the 4th of July with us in the Mercado District/Musical guests to perform in the Courtyard, Food trucks & Perfect views of “A” mountain and the fireworks show at the Mercado San Augustin 100 S. Avenida del Convento 461-1107

Star Spangled Spectacular in Marana 5PM-9:30PM
Enjoy live music, dozens of food trucks, inflatables for the kids, a beer garden for the adults, and of course, a magnificent fireworks show/Outside Alcohol is Not Permitted-Alcohol will be Sold at the Event/Clear bag rule applies, with exception of diaper bags/Crossroads at Silverbell District Park 7548 North Silverbell Rd. www.maranaaz.gov

Food in the Streets, Lights in the Sky 6PM-10PM
Celebrate the 4th of July with us in the Mercado District/Musical guests to perform in the Courtyard, Food trucks & Perfect views of “A” mountain and the fireworks show at the Mercado San Augustin 100 S. Avenida del Convento 461-1107

4th Annual Fourth of July Diamonds in the Sky Celebration! 6PM-9:30PM
All-Star baseball game featuring the Sun Belt College League Giveaways, games, food, activities for kids and a post-game fireworks display/General admission tickets only $4 & free for kids 5 & under/Purchase advance tickets at the Kino Sports Complex 2500 E. Ajo Way 8AM-4PM Monday- Friday for Free Parking/ Kino Sports Complex 2500 E Ajo Way 434-1339 (Gates Open 5PM)

4th of July Celebration Presented by the City of Nogales 10AM-11PM
Free/New Parade Route: From U.S. Mexico Border on Morley Ave. to War Memorial Stadium-Parade Begins at 10AM/Celebration from 4PM-11PM Family Fun, Food, Live Entertainment & Fireworks! Fleischer Park 1500 N Hohokam Dr-Nogales, AZ

4th of July Party at Sonoran Glass School 6PM-10PM
Celebrate the United States of America’s 243rd birthday with BBQ, glass art demonstrations, make-your-own glass projects, “A” Mountain fireworks, and an educational talk on American Stained Glass/Entry is $5 with kids 12 & under admitted free/Sonoran Glass School 633 W. 18th St. www.sonoranglass.org/fourth-of-july-party-july-4

Red, White and Boom! 6PM-10PM
Family friendly event with Children’s activities, Live Music and Food Trucks! Whatever Floats Your Boat at 6:30PM/Bring Your Blankets & Lawn Chairs, Fireworks At 9PM! Sahuarita Lake Park-15466 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd-Sahuarita www.sahuaritaaz.gov

Fourth of July Fireworks Show & Activities 6:30PM-10PM
Free/Join us for great food, games and a traditional old fashioned Fourth of July celebration/Events kick off at 6:30PM with relay races, bouncers and games for the whole family, and food and beverages available for purchase-Fireworks at 9PM/Paul Mason Sportsplex 2525 N Pinal Ave-Casa Grande 421-8677 www.casagrandechamber.org

All 4th of July events in our database

There may be duplicates from above.

Sign Up Now for Class Starting Sunday July 7th! KIDBLOX � Improv Fun(damentals)
Open to kids in grades 3-6/Fun games � many of the same games we play in our adult classes � that explore elements of improv: agreement, listening, teamwork, and making good choices/4 Week Course-Classes meet once a week (Sundays 10AM-11:15AM) $85 (Includes Unscrewed Theater T-shirt) 10% Discount for sibling or friend enrollment when purchased together/During the final class, we�ll offer a Showcase for family and friends to see what we�ve learned/Unscrewed Theater 4500 E Speedway Blvd. #39 298-8076 www.unscrewedtheater.org

Sign Up Now for Class Starting Sunday July 7th! TEENBLOX � Improv Intermediate!
Open to students in Grades 7-12/Prerequisite: TeenBlox-Improv Intro, previous Unscrewed Theater Summer Teen Workshop, or High School Improv Club experience/TeenBlox � Improv Intermediate will continue where the Improv Intro course left off/Students will dive deeper into improv elements such as agreement, listening, teamwork, and making good choices/We�ll practice building trust, improving communication, and making others look good! 4 Week Course-Classes meet once a week (Sundays Noon-1:30PM) $100 (Includes Unscrewed Theater T-shirt) 10% Discount for sibling or friend enrollment when purchased together/During the final class, we�ll offer a Showcase for family and friends to see what we�ve learned/Unscrewed Theater 4500 E Speedway Blvd. #39 298-8076 www.unscrewedtheater.org

Eleventh Annual 4th of July Freedom Run 4 Miler
Reid Park-Ramada #22 100 Country Club Rd. www.active.com/tucson-az/running/distance-running-races/eleventh-annual-4th-of-july-freedom-run-4-miler-2019

Tucson Petting Zoo! 8:00AM
$8 a person (Split Times for Summer, 8AM to 11:30AM AND 6PM to 8:30PM) Includes food for all the farm animals and emus! $12 includes all the farm animals and exotic animal tour. Come down and meet capybaras, tortoise, goats, chickens, porcupines and lots more! Funny Foot Farms 2405 W. Wetmore Rd. 399-6555 www.tucsonpettingzoo.com OR www.facebook.com/FunnyFootFarm

Free Guided Nature Walks 9:00AM - 11:00AM
More than 170 species of birds and 400 species of plants make their home in Ramsey Canyon Preserve and the surrounding national forest, along with other animals, including Chiricahua leopard frogs, black bears, and dozens of species of butterflies/Ramsey Canyon Preserve 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Rd-Hereford (Preserve Entrance fees $8 per person/Cochise County residents, $5 per person-Children under 13 free)

Freedom Car Show 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Join us in our Freedom Celebration with good old-fashioned
All-American Family fun! Cars: please register online here or by calling 883-1234 for a registration form for the show. Dash plaques for first 80 entries-We have a trophy for People's choice for anyone attending to vote on their favorite car/The remaining trophies will be determined by a panel of judges from Tucson Mountain Church/Best of Show and 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies/Water slide for kids/Hot Dogs & Hamburgers for everyone/Apple Pie & Ice Cream/Music by Nehemiah Band/Everything is free with registration/We'd love to have you bring a can of food for our food pantry ministry, but it's not required/Tucson Mountain Baptist Church 5757 W Ajo Hwy 883-1234

Benson July 4th Celebration 9:00AM - 10:00PM
The City of Benson celebrates Independence in a classic big way with a family-friendly parade (9AM) Water fight by local Fire Fighters, and all day fun in Lions Park with vendors, food, music, Children's activities throughout the day, and a spectacular Fireworks Show at night (Parade Route: north on Patagonia Street, west on 6th Street, north on Central, east on 5th Street, south of Gila Street, west on 7th St) All other Events at Lions Park 435 N. Adams St-Benson 586-9645 www.cityofbenson.com

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Free with free admission to the park/Assortment of free games for the kids including hula hoops, water balloon and bean bag toss, coin guess, and face painting, free hot dogs, nachos, and lemonade! �Squirt-Down� courtesy of the Tubac Fire Department/Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel St-Tubac 398-2252

Fourth of July School Supply Drive! 10:00AM - 4:00PM
July 4th-7th/Enjoy reduced museum admission while helping our local military families! Military Assistance Mission (MAM) needs your support so that they can assist our lowest ranking military families by supplying backpacks and school supplies to military children in grades K-12/Pencils, paper, notebooks, binders, backpacks, crayons and erasers are just a fewthings our military children will need as they begin the new school year/Bring in school supplies to receive $5 general admission and $2 child (ages 4-12) admission to the museum. We thank you for your support and Happy 4th of July! International Wildlife Museum 4800 W Gates Pass Rd. 629-0100 www.facebook.com/events/345117012835661

Celebrate July 4th, Old West Style 10:00AM - 5:00PM
July 4th-July 7th/Celebration of history, heritage, and our precious freedom/$19.95, Free admission kids ages 11 & under/Flag ceremony and National Anthem/A special patriotic musical presentation on the Grand Palace stage/Games for kids /Old Tucson signature live stunt and comedy shows/Rides for the young and young at heart on the train, antique cars and vintage carousel/Living history presentations and historic site tours/A special July 4th show in the Grand Palace/Old Tucson 201 S. Kinney Rd. 883-0100 www.OldTucson.com

Family Style 4th of July 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Free/Fireworks display at dusk/Medigovich Field North Street at 7th Street/Other family themed activities planned by Tombstone Forward/Activities in the City Park (corner of 3rd and Allen streets) include: a Red, White & Blue Lap Quilt Judging � Kids Games � Bouncy House � Entertainment � Bike, Trike, Wagon and Stroller Parade and More! Tombstone 457-3106

4th of July Celebration Presented by the City of Nogales 10:00AM - 11:00PM
Free/New Parade Route: From U.S. Mexico Border on Morley Ave. to War Memorial Stadium-Parade Begins at 10AM/Celebration from 4PM-11PM Family Fun, Food, Live Entertainment & Fireworks! Fleischer Park 1500 N Hohokam Dr-Nogales, AZ

Living With Giants (Talk) 11:15AM - 12:00PM
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life~A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers-Wheelchair accessible/Saguaro National Park (West) 2700 N. Kinney Rd. 733-5158 (Park Entrance fee applies $20 per vehicle/weekly pass-both districts of the park)

Tribute to our Troops Country Fest 12:00PM - 6:00PM
LIVE Country Music, Drinking, Food, Dancing, Giveaways & More! Event is ages 21+ and is limited Free to anyone with a Active Military ID plus ONE Family Member/General Public: $10 Pre Sale - $15 Day of the Event/Band Lineup: 12:50PM Chase Miller/2:10PM Lee Gantt/3:50PM Matt Williams/The Rock 136 N Park Ave. 629-9211(doors open Noon)

4th Of July BBQ And Beer Garden 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Bring the whole family! Come help us celebrate our Nation's Independence with live music from Caiden Brewer at 4PM/Barbeque from Cotton Family BBQ, and some frozen treats from the ice cream truck! Be sure to stay after dark for the best vantage point to view all of the fireworks across Tucson/Plus, the best fireworks in town are just across the street at Kino Sports Complex/Harbottle Brewing Company 3820 S Palo Verde 499-2518

Moana Sing-A-Long! (PG) 2:00PM
$12/$10 (2016) Subtitled so you can sing-a-long and be a part of all the magic! Everyone will also receive their very own Moana Goodie Bag, filled with fun props and surprises to use throughout the movie! Meet Moana in person on The Loft patio before the movie, starting at 1:15PM! And don�t forget to dress up in your best Moana costume so you can join our pre-show Costume Parade on The Loft stage! The Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-0844

4th of July Jubilee 2:00PM - 10:00PM
Live Country Music & Dancing, Picnicing, Swimming & Bar-B-Que/Pool opens at 2PM/Band plays at 4PM & 7PM/Steak Fry at 6PM/Admission and use of the pool is free-Steak Fry is $20 per person/Rancho de la Osa 1 La Osa Ranch Rd. Sasabe, AZ 339-1086

Let Freedom Sing 3:00PM
$15/$25 & up, 2 Times: 3PM & 7PM/A musical celebration of our nation�s birthday! Fox Tucson Theatre 17 W. Congress St. www.arts-express.org/let-freedom-sing OR 319-0400

Complimentary Customer Appreciation BBQ 3:00PM
Darryl will be on the grill starting at 3PM cooking yummy chicken, brats, and burgers served with all the fixings and sides~We appreciate you! Happy Independence Day! *participation only/Nevada Smith's Saloon 1175 W. Miracle Mile 622-9064 www.NevadaSmithsSaloon.com

Space Trek! 4:00PM
$22.95/$20.95/$12.95/Hurtle through the galaxy with Captain James P. Trek and the crew of the Starship Entrepreneur as they battle evil forces for possession of a secret new weapon capable of destroying the Universe! The Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428 (SEE SPACE TREK ARTICLE) www.TheGaslightTheatre.com

Tubac July 4th Festival & Celebration 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Plan your Independence Day celebration at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa! Our family fun festivities including a Kid's Zone, face painting, food stations, & entertainment/$10 per car with Fireworks beginning at 8:30PM. Please leave coolers and pets at home! Tubac Golf Resort & Spa 65 Avenida de Otero-Tubac 398-2211

Summer Concert Series: Music by What�s the Big Idea 5:00PM - 7:00PM
(Jazz) Presented by Southern Arizona Art & Cultural Alliance/Admission is free and open to all ages/Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa 245 E Ina Rd. 297-1151

4th of July Celebration at OV Aquatic Center 5:00PM - 8:30PM
Free! Have fun on our interactive splash pad and giant water slide-Games and prizes for kids/$1 for children, $3 for adults at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center 23 W. Calle Concordia 297-7946

Star Spangled Spectacular in Marana 5:00PM - 9:30PM
Enjoy live music, dozens of food trucks, inflatables for the kids, a beer garden for the adults, and of course, a magnificent fireworks show/Outside Alcohol is Not Permitted-Alcohol will be Sold at the Event/Clear bag rule applies, with exception of diaper bags/Crossroads at Silverbell District Park 7548 North Silverbell Rd. www.maranaaz.gov

Oro Valley 4th of July Celebration 5:00PM - 9:30PM
Free! Live Music by Little House of Funk, 23 Food Trucks, Crafts for kids, Jumping castle, Games and giveaways & more! & Fireworks at 9PM James D. Kriegh Park 23 W. Calle Concordia 299-5050

Thirsty Thursday 3-5 Mile Fun Run/Walk with Fleet Feet 5:30PM
Every Thursday! Enjoy $1 off Draft Beer or Wine after your work out! Meet at 5:30PM and sign up/Added Bonus - Team Trivia of Tucson is at T&B North starting at 6pm when run is done! Tap & Bottle (North) 7254 N. Oracle Rd. 268-8725

Golden Oldies, a Rock & Roll Revue! 6:00PM
$23.95, $21.95, $13.95/Relive those rockin� days of the 50s, 60s, and 70s with this one-of-a-kind revue � Golden Oldies! Performed by local stars and our famous GMH show band! Running Thursdays all summer long, get your tickets early for this high-energy show! The Gaslight Music Hall 13005 N. Oracle Rd. at Rancho Vistoso Blvd-Oro Valley 529-1000 www.gaslightmusichall.com

Fourth of July BBQ 6:00PM
Open to everyone - come get some good BBQ, bring your kids and play some games, and then we'll set up our chairs in the church parking lot and watch the Town of Marana fireworks display from our great view up here on the hill (no charge) Bring a dish to the BBQ if you want-a side or salad/Lord of Grace Lutheran Church 7250 N Cortaro Rd. 744-7400

Harvest Center 4th Of July 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Firworks, Oh My! Family and Friends, all are welcome/Best seats in the house, a Beautiful "A" Mountian view/Lots of fun, food, beverages, games for the kids/Concert featuring the Brothers Martinez with special guest Caleb's Spirit/Harvest Center Christian Church 965 W 24th St. 624-0676

4th Annual Fourth of July Diamonds in the Sky Celebration 6:00PM - 9:30PM
All-Star baseball game featuring the Sun Belt College League Giveaways, games, food, activities for kids and a post-game fireworks display/General admission tickets only $4 & free for kids 5 & under/Purchase advance tickets at the Kino Sports Complex 2500 E. Ajo Way 8AM-4PM Monday- Friday for Free Parking/ Kino Sports Complex 2500 E Ajo Way 434-1339 (Gates Open 5PM)

Red, White and Boom! - Whatever Floats Your Boat 2019 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Live Music, Food Trucks & Family Activities/Whatever Floats Your Boat (home-made boat races will begin at the south end of the lake at 6:30PM/Fireworks at 9PM/Sahuarita Lake Park 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd-Sahuarita 445-7850

City of Yuma 4th of July All American BBQ & Fireworks Spectacular 6:00PM - 10:00PM
$1 per person at the gate (3 & under free) Please help us support the Yuma Community Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food items/Pie eating contests, hot dog eating contest and more! Bring your Chairs, Blankets, Towels and Pop Ups *No Outside Food, Drinks or Coolers* Splash zone with the Yuma Fire department water cannon and large water slides as well as activities and games for the whole family to enjoy/Patriotic entertainment, ceremonies and a live performance of the National Anthem/20 minute spectacular fireworks display! Ray Kroc Complex 1280 Desert Hills Dr-Yuma www.yumaaz.gov

Food in the Streets, Lights in the Sky 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Celebrate the 4th of July with us in the Mercado District/Musical guests to perform in the Courtyard, Food trucks & Perfect views of "A" mountain and the firework show at the Mercado San Augustin 100 S. Avenida del Convento 461-1107

4th of July Party at Sonoran Glass School 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Celebrate the United States of America�s 243rd birthday with BBQ, glass art demonstrations, make-your-own glass projects, �A� Mountain fireworks, and an educational talk on American Stained Glass/Entry is $5 with kids 12 & under admitted free/Sonoran Glass School 633 W. 18th St. www.sonoranglass.org/fourth-of-july-party-july-4

Fourth of July Fireworks Show & Activities 6:30PM - 10:00PM
Free/Join us for great food, games and a traditional old fashioned Fourth of July celebration/Events kick off at 6:30PM with relay races, bouncers and games for the whole family, and food and beverages available for purchase-Fireworks at 9PM/Paul Mason Sportsplex 2525 N Pinal Ave-Casa Grande 421-8677 www.casagrandechamber.org

George Howard Band 4th of July Party 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Cocktails, food menu and music for everyone come and watch the fireworks from A mountain and dance and relax no hassle driving or dealing with traffic, and the best part No Cover Charge! Let the good times roll! El Rio Golf Course 1400 W. Speedway Blvd. 791-4229

Music by The AmoSphere! Celebrating the 4th 7:00PM - 10:00PM
A Red, White & Blues July 4th at St. Philip's Plaza-Center Courtyard 4340 N Campbell 529-2775

23rd Annual "A" Mountain Downtown Fireworks 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Special events happening before the show at the Tucson Convention Center-Parking is free! The best viewing spot for the fireworks Downtown is at the TCC�s parking lot B/Food Vendors, Entertainment & Fireworks at 9:15PM! TCC 260 S. Church Ave. www.tucsonaz.gov/tdot/news/��-mountain-fireworks-celebration-road-closures

52nd Annual 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Registration at 7AM for the 9th Annual Pets & People Promenade begins at 7:30AM-9AM Ramada #3/Salute to America 8AM/Salute to The Union� Ceremony 11:30AM-12:30PM/Chili Cook-off tasting cup presales at Noon with Judging at 12:30PM/Fort Huachuca Military displays 9AM-3PM/All Day Arts & Crafts Vendors/Fireworks Show 8PM /Veterans Memorial Park 3105 E Fry Blvd-Sierra Vista 458-7922 www.sierravistaaz.gov

Patriots, Paws and Pages! 7:30PM - 10:30PM
Each year, 4th of July celebrations cause many of our community�s pets to experience anxiety and fear/This will be the first ever Paws and Pages event for adults to read to shelter pets! Active duty and veteran members of all branches of our armed forces and any adult who cares about reducing shelter pets� stress levels during the holiday, can join us on July 4th at 7:30PM, 8:30PM & 9:30PM to read to shelter cats and dogs/Every participant of this event can receive one FREE book from Bookman's donated library to read during the event and then take home! Humane Society of Southern Arizona 635 W. Roger Rd. www.hssaz.org/about-us/our-75th-anniversary (then scroll down to sign up)

Purple Reign, The Prince Tribute Show 8:00PM
$20/Purple Reign captures the imagination and seamlessly re-creates the blistering performances and raw energy of prince in his prime and returns you to the era that made �the artist� an international superstar. Featuring a tribute Morris Day and the Time, this show is a must see for �Purple Rain� movie fans and all live music fans alike! Casino Del Sol-Event Center 5655 W Valencia Rd. 855-765-7829

Music by Motown Magic (Tribute Show) 8:00PM
Free, 21+/This show jives through the decades of Motown chart topping hit artists and groups like: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson, Tami Terrell, The Marvelettes, Gladys Knight and many many more/Casino Del Sol-Paradiso Lounge 5655 W Valencia Rd. 855-765-7829

Open Mic Night 8:00PM
21+, No cover/It's a chance for anyone to grab a microphone and a spotlight. First timers and seasoned vets alike can be seen any given week. Why not you? Line up to sign up-Be at Laffs by 7PM/Laff's Comedy Caffe 2900 E. Broadway Blvd. 32-Funny

Opti Club: 4th of July Fireworks Afterparty 9:00PM
FREE... like America, 21+/Featuring:
DJs H.R Guerin & Bob Really spinning all your favorite hits Photo booth/Club Congress 311 E Congress St. 622-8848

Thirsty Latin Thursday presented by Latin Dance Revolution 9:00PM
Dancing from 9PM till 2AM with a free Salsa/Bachata Dance Class from 9PM to 10PM for Singles & Couple/2 rooms for your dancing pleasure, one indoor and the other a large outdoor patio with DJ RAM playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia Reggaeton and Latin Pop/21 and over Singles & Couples, Ladies $5 & Guys $7 at 10PM/House of Bards 4915 E. Speedway (Magic Mikey 444-0439)