Fireworks will light up the Sonoran Desert sky this Independence Day. Here鈥檚 a list of fireworks shows across Pima County, plus a parade on Mount Lemmon:
Casino Del Sol
Casino Del Sol will pair its annual firework display with its the day before the holiday.
When: 8:15 p.m. Thursday, July 3
Where: Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre,
City of 大象APP
The city will be launching fireworks from 鈥淎鈥 Mountain for its Fourth of July celebration.
Family members hang out on the top of their vehicle while waiting in the 大象APPConvention Center parking lot for the city鈥檚 fireworks show over 鈥淎鈥 Mountain to begin.
When: Friday, July 4; parking lot opens at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: 大象APPConvention Center鈥檚 west-side parking lot, , and neighboring areas
Sahuarita
Sahuarita will introduce a change to its this year as it combines a drone show with fireworks.
When: Friday, July 4; splash pad and games start at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Anamax Park, .
Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo鈥檚 will offer free admission for active military, veterans, National Guard and retired military members (with military, VA or retiree ID).
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 4
Where: Reid Park Zoo,
Mount Lemmon
Take a trip up for cooler weather on Mount Lemmon and watch a parade, plus a performance by the .
When: 10:45 a.m. to noon, Friday, July 4
Where: Summerhaven Community Center,
Oro Valley
Keep the family entertained with live music, food trucks, a beer garden, kids crafts, lawn games and jumping castles in . The Oro Valley Aquatic Center will also have reduced admission rates from noon to 5 p.m. to celebrate the holiday ($1 for children, $3 for adults).
When: Friday, July 4; events and activities start at 5 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Where: James D. Kriegh Park,
Marana
Families can enjoy a car show, splash pad, field games, inflatables, vendors, exhibitors, creation station for kids and more at Marana鈥檚 annual
When: Friday, July 4; events and activities start at 5 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Where: Crossroads at Silverbell District Park,
Kino Sports Stadium
Tucsonans can enjoy all-American favorites, baseball and fireworks, this Independence Day at Kino Sports Stadium. The annual game will feature the Sun Belt College League All-Star Team and Old Pueblo Tribes.
When: Friday, July 4; first pitch at 6:30, fireworks start after the game
Where: Kino Sports Complex,
MSA Annex pre-show
The will host Gertie and the T. O. Boyz for a pre-fireworks event on Tucson鈥檚 west side. Families can enjoy live music and more than 12 food trucks and vendors before watching the city of Tucson鈥檚 nearby fireworks celebration. There is a parking fee in the Mercado District lots, but no other entry fees.
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 4
Where: MSA Annex,