Check out some of the Fourth of July fireworks in and around Tucson:
TUESDAY
Fourth of July fireworks lighted the sky during the 22nd Fireworks Extravaganza at Casino del Sol Resort, at 5655 W Valencia Road on July 3, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Casino del Sol — 5655 W. Valencia Road. Food specials, music, fireworks. Fireworks begin between 8:30-8:45 p.m. July 3. (855) 765-7829.
WEDNESDAY
Fireworks explode during the “A” Mountain Fireworks Celebration on July 4.
Fireworks on “A” Mountain
Bring your lawn chairs, sit back and take in the colorful bursts at the annual “A” Mountain fireworks celebration. There will be food vendors selling hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream, and entertainment at the Tucson Convention Center. Fireworks begin at about 9 p.m.
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Watch the fireworks for free from parking lot B (off Cushing Street between Granada and Church Avenue) or parking lot C (off Granada between Broadway and Cushing Street) at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free.
Diamonds in the Sky Celebration
See some baseball, listen to live music, see the fireworks, win door prizes, $1 hot dogs and plenty of activities for kids — including a jumping castle, obstacle course, face painting, games and a bubble station. The 30-minute fireworks show begins after the game. Get your general admission tickets are the Kino Administrative Offices at 2500 E. Ajo Way or the Guest Services window inside the stadium. Free parking if you buy tickets before July 4, $5 parking at the door.
When: 5-9:30 p.m.
Where: Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way
Cost: $4 per person, ages 5 and under are free.
More information: webcms.pima.gov.
Oro Valley July 4 Celebration
This free event features a beer garden. There will also be plenty of activities for kids, like face painting, jumping castles, bubble balls and more. Several food trucks on site. The fireworks start about 9 p.m. and are right over the park.
When: 5-9:30 p.m.
Where: Naranja Park, 810 W. Naranja Drive.
More: Event is free and open to the public.
Marana Star Spangled Spectacular
The Star Spangled Spectacular will have live music, food trucks, inflatables and water inflatables for the kids, a beer garden for the adults and fireworks. The fireworks show starts at about 9 p.m.
When: 5-9:30 p.m.
Where: Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Road.
Cost: Event is free and open to the public. Bring some towels for the wet activities.
Red, White and Boom
Live music, food trucks, face painters, a boat-building contest and fireworks at 9 p.m.
When: 6-10 p.m.
Where: Sahuarita Lake Park, 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd.
Cost: Event is free and open to the public.
More info: sahuaritaaz.gov.
Shows around Southern Arizona
Benson — Lions Park, 435 N. Adams St. Vendors and children’s activities throughout the day. 9 a.m. parade starting from Benson High School; 8:30 p.m. fireworks; 9-10 p.m. dance. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (520) 720-6044.
Bisbee — Fourth of July kicks off early with the coaster races at 8 a.m. The parade rolls at 11 a.m., followed by a gathering at Vista Park with holiday activities at 3 p.m. Fireworks at dusk in the Warren area. (520) 432-3554.
Patagonia — The parade starts at 11 a.m. going down Arizona 82, followed by food booths downtown. Fireworks will begin at dusk. (520) 394-2229.
Sierra Vista — All-day event at Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Chili cook-off, pets and people promenade, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors and military displays; 8:05-9 p.m. Fireworks at the Domingo Paiz softball fields, Tacoma Street and Coronado Drive. (520) 417-6960.
Tombstone — Family-style fun at the city park on Allen Street. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. Children fun area; 11 a.m., kids parade; noon, food and entertainment. Then move over to Medigovich Field for a softball tournament and food booths. Fireworks display at dusk. (520) 457-3707.
