4th of July Events In and Around Scottsdale – 2025

– 2025 Scottsdale 4th of July Celebrations –

Here is our annual, hand-picked list of 4th of July events going on in Scottsdale and around the Valley this year.

• 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. The first 180 cars will have free parking in the golf lot and guests will view the show from the driving range/hitting area. There will be a cash bar for snacks, candy and canned drinks. This year, Marriott put together a special package if you want to stay there. Your room will have a great view of the show plus a lot of other perks. See the offer here.
• Fairmont Princess 4th of July Freedom Fest – July 3rd- 5th – Freedom Fest at the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess’s Freedom Fest is back! Not only will there be nightly fireworks, concerts and parachutists, but you can experience an air show on the 4th, movies in the pool and so much more.
• Scottsdale’s 4th of July at WestWorld – July 4th – Visit WestWorld from 5PM to 9PM on July 4th and be dazzled by the largest fireworks display in Scottsdale that will kick off at 9PM. There are lots of fun (and some air-conditioned) events on tap incluing bull riding and mutton busting, a cheeseburger eating contest, a water balloon toss, real snow to play with, and more! (
• 4th of July Celebration at Tempe Town Lake – July 4th – Head over to Diablo Stadium to enjoy and evening of all things 4th of July! From 5PM to 10PM, there will be live entertainment, games, a kids’ zone and food trucks. The highlight of the evening will be a drone show and fireworks! (Tickets required.)
• Fabulous Phoenix 4th – July 4th –  This free, alcohol-free event will take place from 6PM to 10PM on the 4th at the ​​Steele Indian School Park. This event will feature one of the southwest’s largest fireworks displays. Admission is free, and there will be two stages with performers, food trucks, vendors, a kid zone, a teen zone, a car show and more.
• 4th at the Fountain in Fountain Hills – July 4th – Fountain Hills will be putting on its annual 4th of July extravaganza once again! The event starts at 6:30 and there will be a concert by Rock Lobster from 7:30 to 9PM. At 9PM, the fireworks will start and the fountain will become red, white and blue. Bring your chairs, blankets and your picnic baskets. Food trucks will be on-site offering ten different dinner options, and other vendors will be selling sweet treats.

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! Enjoy and be safe!