Plenty to do on the 4th

ANTHEM – An old‑fashioned community Independence Day celebration is planned for Anthem beginning at 5 p.m. July 3 in Anthem Community Park, 3500 W. Anthem Way.

Activities will include live music by the Doo Wah Riders, a popular country band, an F‑16 jet flyover from Luke Air Force Base, food concessions, a beer garden and lots of kids attractions.

Three will be an inflatable play area, water fun and kiddie rides. There is a charge for entrance to the play areas.

Parking and entrance to the park are free. Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended.

A huge fireworks show will climax the evening beginning at 9 p.m. For information call (623) 879‑3011.

CAVE CREEK – The Cave Creek Merchants Chamber of Commerce, along with Harold’s Cave Creek Corral and Budweiser distributors, will present an early Independence Day fireworks show at sunset July 3 in the parking lot at 6895 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

Country band  Young Country will perform inside from 8:30 p.m. to closing, and Easton Ashe will play outside from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The evening’s activities will also feature an outside barbecue, drink specials and prizes.

FORT MCDOWELL – Creedance Clearwater Revisited will headline a Fourth of July concert at Ft. McDowell Casino at 8 p.m. A huge fireworks show will follow the concert.

For ticket prices call (480) 816‑7162 or visit www.ftmcdowell.org.

GLENDALE – The 28th annual Glendale Hometown 4th of July Celebration will take place at Glendale Community College. The evening’s events will include  multiple stages of entertainment, family oriented picnic competitions, swimming, rides, food, a kid’s area, and, of course, fireworks. Admission is free and gates open at 6 p.m.

Call (623) 930‑2299 or visit www.visitglendale.com for information.

LAKE PLEASANT –  Mogollon and headliner Keith Anderson will provide the entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. July 3 at Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant. Kids activities start at 4 p.m. A fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m.

Admission is free for the concert and fireworks show. There is a parking fee.

PEORIA – The Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. in Peoria, will be the site of a huge Independence Day celebration with two entertainment zones featuring rock and country music, an F‑16 Fly‑over, a food zone, a Kids Zone and a Water Zone guaranteed to wet you down.

Vendors will line the main walkway offering a variety of goods and services. Seating on the lawn is first come, first serve.

Bring your own lawn chairs, food and alcohol if you choose. Glass containers, pets and canopies are not allowed.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with a giant fireworks display beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m. Admission is $5 for anyone 13 and older. Parking is free. For more information call (623) 773‑7198 or visit www.peoriaaz.com.

PHOENIX – Light Up The Sky at Maryvale Ball Park, 3600 N. 51st Ave. in Phoenix will begin at 7 p.m. July 3.

Inside the stadium visitors can enjoy free rides and games, craft activities and carnival games.

On the main field will be games, activities and free prizes. Field 4 will have water slides, activities, a dee jay and an open area for viewing the fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m.

PHOENIX – The 22nd annual Fabulous Phoenix Fourth begins at 6 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Road in Phoenix.

The huge celebration features one of the largest aerial fireworks in the southwest, four entertainment stages with local and national acts, a Kid’s World with carnival games and rides, hands on activities, historic military vehicle displays, and – it’s all free.

Beginning at 4 p.m.free parking and shuttles will be available from the Arizona Center, 400 E. Van Buren St.,  Call (602) 534‑FEST, (602) 495‑0739 or visit www.phoenix.gov for information.

PRESCOTT –The Prescott Rodeo Grounds will be the site of the 120th Prescott Rodeo on July 4.

Leading up to the rodeo is the Prescott Frontier Days Parade June 30, the Prescott Rodeo Days Arts & Crafts Show June 30 – July 2 and the Prescott Frontier Days 10k‑ and 2‑Mile Fun Run July 4.

PRESCOTT VALLEY – Fireworks & Fun will begin at 7 p.m. at Mountain Valley Park in Prescott Valley. Along with the largest fireworks display in Yavapai County, the event will feature all kinds of food and music before and after the fireworks display. Admission is free.

For more information call (928) 772‑8857 or visit www.pvchamber.org.

SCOTTSDALE – Scottsdale’s July 4th Family Barbecue is set for 5 p.m. at the North Amphitheatre in Eldorado Park, 2311 N. Miller Road in Scottsdale.

The Eldorado swimming pool will be open until 7 p.m. Activities include free hot dogs, a watermelon eating contest, potato sack races, a tug‑o‑war competition, live music and arts and crafts.

Pictures and cards will be made to send to soldiers oversees. Barbecue grills will be provided and families are welcome to bring something to cook at  the community picnic. Call (480) 312‑2771 for more information.

TEMPE – The CBS 5 July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival begins at 4 p.m. on the shores of Tempe Town Lake.

The celebration features the SRP 55th annual Fireworks Spectacular, a concert event stage, live music, inflatable kid’s ride village, vendors, Arizona Republic Family Connection Section Splash Zone with water fun and games for the entire family.

The fireworks show will be shot from the Mill Avenue Bridge and will be choreographed to patriotic and classical music.

Admission is $8 or $15 for two. On‑site ticket sales will stop when the park reaches capacity. Advance tickets are available for $5 by calling (866) 443‑8849. Children younger than 12 are admitted free.

WICKENBURG – The annual Wickenburg Fourth of July Celebration starts at 5 p.m. in Coffinger Park. There will be  fireworks, a watermelon bust and games for everyone.

Call (520) 684‑5479 or www.outwickenburgway.com