Where the fireworks are
Published on Friday, July 03, 2009
Scheduled fireworks shows planned for July 4.
Tucson
“A” Mountain
1000 S. Sentinel Peak Road
9 p.m.
Aerial display to be viewed from a distance (the mountain itself will be closed to traffic). Sponsored by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson Electric Power, Cox Communications, Arizona
Builders Alliance and other anonymous donors.
Hi Corbett Field
3400 E. Camino Campestre
Approximately 9:30 p.m.
Included as part of admission to Tucson Toros-Long Beach Armada. Display follows conclusion of the game.
Info: www.tucsontoros.com or (520) 325-1010
La Paloma Country Club
3660 E. Sunrise Drive
8:30 p.m.
Private, for club members and some guests of the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa.
Info: (520) 742-6000 (Westin resort)
Rillito Park
4502 N. First Ave.
11 p.m.
Part of KIIM radio’s Freedom Festival from 5 p.m. - 11:20 p.m. featuring county music performers. Ticket prices range from $20 in advance at Catalina Mart stores to $30 at the gate up to $60 for admission to the Budweiser Red Zone area.
Presented by Desert Diamond Casino and Budweiser.
Info: www.kiimfm.com/Article.asp?id=1376019&spid=21261
Skyline Country Club
5200 E. St. Andrews Drive
8:30 p.m.
Private, for club members Starr Pass Country Club and Spa
3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
9:15 p.m.
For club members and part of a day-long series of events for guests of the nearby JW Marriott Resort and Spa.
Info: www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com or (520) 792-3500.
Tucson Country Club
2950 N. Camino Principal
9 p.m.
Private, for club members
Marana
Arizona Pavilions
Southeast corner of Cortaro Farms Road and Business Park Drive,
west of Interstate 10
9 p.m.
The Town of Marana’s family-friendly event from 6 p.m. -
10 p.m. with sponsors including Comcast and KOLD News 13.
Info: (520) 382-1950 or www.marana.com
Oro Valley
Hilton El Conquistador
10000 N. Oracle Road
9 p.m.
Open to guests and visitors of the resort.
Info: www.hiltonelconquistador.com/summer/ or (520) 544-5000.
Southern Arizona
Ajo - Phelps Dodge Slag Dump
8 p.m.
Aerial display put on by the Ajo-Gibson Fire Department and Ajo Chamber of Commerce
Benson - Lions Park
8:30 p.m.
Part of a day of events that starts at 7 a.m. with a breakfast at the Lions Clubhouse and then 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. features events such as water fights, a pie eating contest, children’s activities and music.
Info: (520) 586-4293
Bisbee
Leaching Dump No. 7
At dark
A day of events around the town that starts at 8:30 a.m. with gravity-vehicle coaster races down Tombstone Canyon, otherwise known as Old Bisbee’s Main Street. Other events include a parade, watermelon eating contest and music performances at
Vista Park, 528 Ruppe Ave.
Info: (520) 432-6016.
Sierra Vista
Veterans Memorial Park
3105 E. Fry Blvd.
8:10 p.m.
Part of a day of patriotic and family events that will include music, pet judging contest, a chili cookoff and culminate with the playing of the “1812 Overture” at 8 p.m. to live cannon fire from the Fort Huachuca Army Battery.
Info: (520) 378-4601
Tombstone
Medigovich Field
Dusk
Family-style celebration including a softball tournament and food booths sponsored by the Tombstone Knights of Columbus.
Info: (520) 457-3994
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