Independence Day fireworks promise to brighten the sky around Tempe and West Chandler again this year, with Kiwanis Club of Tempe and the city of Tempe co-sponsoring the local observance. Date for this year’s event will be Tuesday, July 4, with games and activities for all ages, live music, food and a fireworks show at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
The family fun kicks off at 5 p.m. and goes until 10. Tickets are $10 for general admission adult; $100 for VIP adult, and must be purchased online in advance. VIP tickets include a spectacular view of the fireworks from a shaded seating area, catered dinner, dessert bar, nonalcoholic drinks, a special goody bag and VIP exclusive parking. Kids VIP tickets are $50. General admission tickets include entry into the event. Children under 10 are admitted free, with tickets available online with the purchase of regular admission. On-site parking will be available for $10.
The fun kicks off with live music from NineBall and continues with a performance from country music up-and-comer Presley Tennant. A family fun zone will offer a free inflatable village for all ages with a variety of rides, rock-climbing walls and more. A food court will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ, roasted corn, fry bread, snow cones, ice cream, lemonade and lots of cold bottled water and Pepsi products, along with a variety of offerings from other food vendors. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. The event is presented by Kiwanis Club of Tempe in partnership with the City of Tempe. Get tickets As the day of celebration gets closer, safety officials emphasize the importance of remembering to celebrate safely, no matter where you are.
Find out which fireworks are legal, how to barbecue safely, get tips on water safety and more at tempe.gov/SummerofSafety. Tempe Diablo Stadium is at 2200 W. Alameda Drive.
