Fourth of July celebrations in Anthem, AZ

Fourth of July celebrations in Anthem, AZ  

Anthem’s 4th of July Celebration - Anthem, Arizona's Independence Day Celebration 2013 is one of the best in Arizona and draws in thousands of people all through out the Valley who come together to celebrate the 4th of July.  This will be the 14th annual Anthem Independence Day event.  Along with the traditional and wonderful Anthem fireworks display, you will also find fun rides, activities,  a parade during the day and yummy festival food brought by area vendors and a chance to mingle with friends and neighbors.

July 3, 2013
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
ACC Community Park Ball Fields
FREE Parking and Admission!

Here's a special tip for all of you who were kind enough to click on my post and learn more about the fourth of July celebrations in Anthem, AZ.  Avoid standing in lines to buy a $12 All-You-Can-Ride bracelet by purchasing them in advance at the ACC Community Center front desk from June 1- July 2 at 5 p.m. Bracelets include access to water slides, amusement rides, and inflatables. Bring bracelets to the event. 

Event Highlights:

• National Anthem – 9:25 p.m.                                                                         
• Fireworks – 9:30 p.m.
• ACC Community Park Ball Fields
• Cost: Admission is free; Parking is free. Water Slides, rides, and inflatables are $12 all-you-can-ride; other attraction prices vary.
• Anthem Skate Park – Closes at 3 p.m.
• Community Center – Closes at 4 p.m.; all cars will need to be out of the parking lot by 5 p.m.

NOTE: No fireworks are permitted at the ACC Community Park including, but not limited to, sparklers, glow worms, snakes, ground spinners, and toy smoke devices.

Food & Drink (Please be considerate by keeping items and garbage contained at all times.)

• Food and drinks are permitted (Alcohol is only permitted for purchase and consumption within Rotary Beer Garden.  Attendees are not permitted to bring alcohol. Coolers brought to the event are subject to inspection.)
• Food and beverage items will be available for sale (hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, kettle corn, fry bread, sno-cones, ice cream, funnel cake, etc.)
• Anthem Rotary will host their Beer Garden with margaritas.

Activities & Entertainment

• National Anthem
• Event Emcee
• Music DJ
• Traveling Stilt Walkers
• Wet and Dry Bounce Houses/Slides
• Glow-in-the-dark Products and Temporary Tattoos for Sale

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WHAT TO KNOW FOR ANTHEM, AZ 4TH OF JULY FUN!!

• Arrive early for parking and fireworks viewing locations
• Anthem Way, between Gavilan Peak and Independence Way, will be restricted to one lane, both east and westbound.
• Bike lanes will be closed. Traffic cones will have the right vehicle lane blocked off. Cars are permitted to park on Anthem Way except where noted.
• Gavilan Peak, between Anthem Way and Memorial Way, will be restricted to one lane, both north and southbound.
• Bike lanes will be closed. Traffic cones will have the right vehicle lanes blocked off. Cars are permitted to park on Gavilan Peak during this time period.
• Northbound Freedom Way and Independence Way must turn right onto Anthem Way.
• All traffic exiting the event to access I-17 will be re-routed to go eastbound on Anthem Way and southbound on Daisy Mountain to access the freeway from Daisy Mountain.
• ACC Community Center Parking Lot will close at 4 p.m. for staging/fallout area for fireworks display.

Helpful Tips

• Leave pets at home. Pets are not familiar with fireworks and are frequently scared by loud noises and crowded, congested areas.
• Leave cooking grills at home. The Park has grills available for use and no open flames are permitted in the park.
• Alcohol is only permitted for purchase and consumption within Rotary Beer Garden.  Attendees are not permitted to bring alcohol. Coolers brought to the event are subject to inspection.
• Avoid dehydration in the July heat. Drink plenty of fluids and wear sunscreen.
• The Daisy Mountain Railroad will not be operating during the event for safety reasons.
• Watch your children. Thousands of people are expected to attend this event. Use flashlights or purchase glow sticks so kids can be easily found. Have children carry identification. Have a plan in place should the family become separated.
• Be patient. It may take some time navigating the crowds and traffic, especially when returning home

Anthem is one truly spectacular community and their annual 4th of July Celebratin is yet another example of why I feel Living in Anthem, Arizona is wonderful!  If you or anyone you know may be interested in buying or selling in Anthem, AZ or any where else withini the Phoenix Metro Area, give us a call.  We're happy to help!  (480) 570-5500